I Never Knew This TRICK About the OSCILLATING MULTITOOL?!
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I Never Knew This TRICK About the OSCILLATING MULTITOOL?!
Many people rely on multitools to make plunge cuts in various spaces. And most people use multitools with the blade projecting straight out the front of the tool.
However, some people insist that turning the blade 90° on the adapter is the way to go!
In this video, I tested both ways to determine the proper usage of the oscillating multitool.
What I discovered is that straight-line cutting (with the blade projecting straight from the front of the tool) is preferable in many cases. It utilizes the weight of the tool better, balances the tool in in your hands, and makes sight line-ups easier.
HOWEVER, I also discovered that CUTTING ON THE DRAW was much easier than cutting on the push!
I had never known this about the oscillating multitool before. But it's far easier to initiate and control cuts when drawing the blade towards you.
This essentially changed how I'll use multitools forever...which just goes to show you it never hurts to experiment!
Thanks for watching!
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Pointing the blade backward is great for tool storage if you don't want to remove the blade. It compacts the tool and keeps the teeth from biting into hands, tool bags, etc.
I do exactly that, for those reasons.
But you have to remove the blade to turn it around, so it doesn't really change anything
@@jeffh4505Can't argue with that. But the next time I want to use my oscillating tool, the blade is already on the tool and not floating around somewhere in my shop.
@@jeffh4505 I inherited mine from my father in law, and the blade is held on by a screw. So I just loosen the screw, flip the blade around, and then tighten back down. Actually easier than removing the blade.
@@jeffh4505 not mine, held in by a center screw and quick release lever.
The best trick is buying blades online for roughly $1.00 each, instead of Lowes/Home Depot for around $10.00 each
That show I’ve always done it, Andy. I linked a bunch below!
Yes, true that, if you hate yourself
I buy them on line and so far they have been good. I guess it depends on the manufacturer.
These are not Harry's shaving blades
I wish I knew that before I got mine and bought blades from Homedepot 😢.Thanks for the tip.
The great thing about changing blade angle is for tool clearance and work position. My oscillating saws really shine when cutting drywall. Great video!
I tend to keep my blade at about a 30° angle - just one notch off from straight - switching it from left to right depending on my access to the work. That seems to give me the best visibility and control.
It's easier that way to pull the blade into the work at a slight angle, drawing your cut line with just one side of the blade before plunging in and going to town on it.
Same here
Yeah I like the 45 degree angle cut position
Dido. Like for cutting nails between deck board and joist you can use the joist as a fence and hit all nails at the correct angle instead of searching for them with plunge cuts.
With utmost respect. Your comments about the cutting action is explained in the name of the tool. Oscillating Multitool.
You may be overestimating the amount of people who know what 'oscilating' means.
Good point.
I feel bad for this guy if he's doing construction. No one ever thought it would peck if rotated to the side.
No, the definition of "oscillate" is not limited to rotational movement around a pivot. That said, I would have thought that the action of the tool was blindingly obvious from a cursory inspection of its construction.
Yeah, I was shaking my head at that whole section. I won't be watching any more of his videos.
Thank You, That is not enough for you, you are truly amazing for doing what you do to help and inform us. I am a 60+ yr old female Diy-er, and I have learned sooooo much from you. You explain in simple, yet depth. As far as this one video, I use a multi-tool a lot, and I am so glad you did this video. How truly cool to learn all this. I have truly learned so much from you, and can't Thank you enough. You are truly a God send!!
Thanks so much, Jan! I greatly appreciate that positive feedback. And I’m really glad the videos are so helpful! 😄🙏
Truly?
You’ve learned why Japanese hand saws cut on the pull - much more control and ability to apply more force
Great video Ethan, thank you. I normally cut with the blade at 0 degrees for the same reason, but I find other angles like 45 or 90 degrees useful in tight spaces.
I have used this exact tool for probably at least a 100 hours. I always keep it straight on and almost never turn it to 90°. Just do what feels best and you will do your best to work that way. This is a great tool for cutting out drywall.
Perfect for drywall, Dallin! I did tons of wood siding repairs with it too.
I always use mine to cut drywall anymore. It’s probably one of the most versatile tools I use. Grout removal. Fascia. Siding. Works great to remove interior wood sheeting. Excellent when you need to cut something in a pinch or in weird spaces. That’s the only time I use it on an angle.
You can save some money by sharpening or re-filing your blades as well. Fairly quickly.
Just use a small triangular file and it works like a charm!
I have his tool so your input helped me a lot. Your knowledge of tools is immense and spot on. I must admit though, it is pretty heavy to hold for me so prolonged cutting is uncomfortable. Blades don’t last long so there’s the cost too. All in all, it’s a great tool. Thanks for the info.
GREAT advice!
When thinking about the "draw" first, it's like a hand saw - in that case, the teeth are positioned to cut more on the draw than the push forward. And when striking an initial groove before, it's always on the pull. Like you were saying you'd now prefer with the multi.
I would be interested in seeing this comparison with other style cutters too. I am impressed with the half moon for straight cuts.
2 years of use and I’m finding this out now!. Straight to the shed and tried it and it’s a game changer…. Thx champ
Awesome, Rob! 😁👍
Years of experience condensed into an excellent video! I just bought a hook blade that will facilitate that desirable pull direction cut. Thank you for these helpful tips.
This is why I think your channel is just great, I always learn something new, and not just new, but helpful and invariably better than the way I was doing something. It also really helps instill confidence, which is very important when doing projects!!
Thank you, Matt!
Great video. Technique information is always welcome. I have a tip to share about using oscillating tools. DO NOT use one of these tools inside a closet full of your wife's clothes. Empty the closet first.
Heck of a tip, Mark. 😆 There will be a great deal of dust!
Don't forget the shoes and the pole the clothes are hanging on. That cost me quite a few points. 😒 Site prep is so important when doing work in situ.
I already did it, because she always leaves trash in my car😂
It's funny how some things you take for granted that everyone knows. Like the motion of the blade, I never would have guessed that anyone would think it moved side to side. You're doing important work with these videos. Anyone unfamiliar with power tools can easily understand your format and teaching style. Kudos to you good sir!
Exactly. It obviously rotates back & forth. Not side to side. Thanks for commenting.
I could not believe it was not known it pivots (rotates) on a center axis.
Great examples, particularly the pulling vs pushing and multiple points of contact. For most things, I use the half round blade which seems to allow me to not focus on the exact orientation of the blade to the work, less chatter and a straighter cut.
You offer some of the best analysis I have seen. While it seems effortless, your word choices are very close to engineered for understanding. My compliments.
I use the round, half circle blades to score a line. Then switch to the regular blade to cut through the material. Way easier than pushing that square blade at an angle
Thanks for pointing out the difference between cutting on the draw or pushing away. I’ve done both and didn’t really notice that there was a difference. But I will try to do more draw technique now when I really want a straight line.
This is a great cutting lesson all around. I usually only use mine for rough cuts but I’m going to experiment now.
Fantastic! My favorite tool and I didn't know this. I'm going to have fun this winter trying out this new method!!!
Thanks THC...you always give us tremendous information. Just proves we're never too old to learn.
Thanks Lioness!! It’s true 😄
Thank you for all the time and effort, good to know the methods for cutting from this tool.
A cutting trick that I use on straight cuts is to temporarily attach another piece of wood a long the cut line using Brad nails or double sided tape. The attached piece helps guide the blade straight and square improving the cut. Additionally, changing the speed on the multitool to a lower setting helps improve the quality of the cut, especially when cutting thick pieces of wood.
I trimmed all around the bottom of my bedroom skirting board (baseboard) using a multitool, to prepare to lay wood floor under it (removing it would have caused too much plaster damage). I found that a 45° blade angle worked best, with one hand around the front of the tool, between tool body and skirting. I had really good control of blade depth with my knuckles, giving a really good feel of when it had cut through. I think 45° helps for such long cuts because it "flows" in one cut: if you do it straight on, you make lots of short cuts that probably wobble in their horizontal angle more.
Thanks for another great vid! The oscillating multi tool has been a great addition to the toolbox. You made some very valid points but also what speed with blade combo depending on task at hand. The multi tool has got me out of many difficult situations.
Great information, never realized cutting with the blade moved to the side. Thanks Friend
Very useful observations. I watched the Fein Multimaster TH-cam video and they almost always were running the tool with both hands on the tool, including several pull cuts. As far as the rotational aspect of the cutting goes, there's a reason it's called an oscillating tool.
I have the Hercules corded oscillating tool from Harbor Freight. I seem to lean towards setting the blade at a 92 plunge cut and 45 to cut lines. By anchoring my backhand to the wall to steady the tool and my left hand for fine adjustment, seem to be able to get very straight lines. Love your videos sir
Great tests!
I always thought I was doing it wrong by working most tools towards me LOL! I always feel more control pulling towards me, I think that's why the Japanese pull hand saws are so amazing!
thin plates of metal lose stability when compressed (pushed)
"cutting on the pull" method means the blade needs to be pointed backwards 180 degrees ? and then start cutting from the far end, and pulling towards you?
Very good analytical explanation. Thank you for sharing
Thanks Mister I a a sinior man and was given a multi tool and you have helped me a lot. I am from South Africa 🎉🎉
You’re welcome, Tom! Happy to hear from South Africa 🇿🇦 😄
I bought an oscillating multitool in 2012 when I was refurbishing/remodeling a house built in 1945. I don't remember what angles I used the most because I used the tool more for demolition and prep work. I used many styles of blades depending on the task at hand and accessibility. They work great and saved me a lot of time on the job.
Multi tools have come quite a ways, as well as the blades. I’m still running a 12 year old Bosch corded but I can’t seem to kill it. One piece of advise I would share is try out the carbide tipped blades; they do extremely well. Also, when choosing a multi tool understand that the degree of oscillation matters immensely in your productivity.
@@joe52428i have a cheap one too. The vibration and noise are surprisingly aggravating, so I plan to buy a much better one.
Decided to stick with corded tools years ago, when I realized that different manufacturers make different better devices, so in order to get the best performance, I would have to have a dozen different batteries. Big benefit, was saving $$$$$, plus not having an entire shelf of chargers and batteries... and of course, never running out of juice in the middle of a project.
For me the DeWalt multi tool is hard to change the blades. Being a carpenter of 40 years my hands/grip are about wore out. Great News! Rigid has came up with a clever way to lock the blades in without having to depress a lever with a spring. It has sold me. Great video
Cutting a hole in a wall, fx. for outlets, I turn the blade 90 degrees, as I can rest my hand holding the tool on the wall while cutting, and it makes it easier for me to cut the line (straight or curved) more precisely and holding the tool more stable.
At least for me, as the tool is a bit heavy for me to hold stable unsupported for a longer time.
And I've gotten used to doing it this way!! And "used to" is important, as the video showed!
/Pia
Great tip about pulling the multi-tool towards you. 🇨🇦👍 Thank you. 💝
Great video, thanks! What is THE BEST blade for metal (nails, thin wall pipe, drywall corners, etc)??
Never thought about it but i will from now on! especially about pulling it towards you, THANKS!
Thank you my brother I'm an electrician and I love that tool you definitely taught me something nice keep it coming
Thank you, John! I’m always happy to hear from other trades 🙂
I recently bought blades from Amazon with a slight Arc to them. They have better control and seem to last longer. I only use side cutting 4 tight spaces and actually that's what it was designed for.
Thanks Ethan, this is great... ive juat started using mine sideways... its been great!
Blessings ❤
Awesome, Grams! Try “drawing” the cut towards you-it works great! 😄
@@TheHonestCarpenter after watching your video, that's exactly what I'm gonna do... thanks again!
Another very informative video - thank you. I like the multi tool but I’m still learning how best to use it so this was really helpful for me 😊
Thank you, Gary! I’m really glad it helps 🙂
You remain beyond max LEGIT. Such a exceptional teacher you are
Thank you, Nick! 😄
I've been using my DeWalt and Milwaukee o-tools for years and I didn't even know the blade went on sideways. Learn something new every day.
I’m definitely going to try that pull cut next time I use the oscillator 👍
Depending on what & where I’m cutting, I’ve used my multi tool in various positions. That’s just one of the reasons it’s called a multi tool. 😉
Fair, Bill…fair 😆
True, it all depends on what needs to accomplished. When I store mine, I store the general purpose blade on the tool as shown at 4:10 until it's worn out.
True, it all depends on what needs to accomplished. When I store mine, I store the general purpose blade on the tool as shown at 4:10 until it's worn out.
Nice presentation Nd explaining,..also you can clamp a straight rip of a sacrificial piece and just use that to skim along for a straight cut.
This is extremely helpful, thank you!
Wow, I am amazed!
Well done!
I.
'Ve been saying forever that somebody should have a video out showing how to use tools for Women like me that love tools and don't have anyone to teach me. That sounds like a great Thing you got going on
This is such a fantastic tool. I have had mine for almost 2 years and I named it Rex The Wonder Tool. I used it to install a built in electric clock in my bathroom the other day and tried different ways of cuttings a wood backing plate as I was at some odd angles on the shelf I was fitting the clock into. The draw method is very good and useful. Ya kinda gotta let the tool talk to you and just try different things in different spots. Great video as you show the good and bad at various attack angles and that's the key. Don't lock in you process with this tool and go outside the box of pre-thinking on how this tool works. I put on faux foam (GenStone) stone siding on my farmhouse and got this tool mostly to cut slits in the foam upper screw mounting strips so the foam could flex with heat and cold. It did this task with such ease and speed. Drywall cuts are amazing. It can apply to so many things but almost each one needs a different application of use. Thanks for another great video on common uses for common tools. Bobby
Excellent video! Everything I needed! Thanks. 👍
Super awesome explanation
Thanks for so many exceptional videos
Learned something new…as always thank you.
Lovely insights, great job! I usually have my blade at a 45-ish degree for clearance and visibility, but I do mostly horizontal cuts in decor building. Definitely gonna try the pull method! What's your opinion on pulling on vertical cuts? Specifically longer ones. I usually would go top to bottom push, would top to bottom pull be better? Or any other combination of direction and technique
Thank you for this! Very helpful
Though I am old the oscillating is new to me. I’d seen it used on TV shows and just had to have one. LOVE LOVE LOVE it. As I didn’t know better, I used it with various angles depending on the cut and my positioning. I did notice right away that pulling gave me a better cut. This would have saved MUCH agrivaton in my younger years.
Ethan you always have some interesting videos. Thanks for sharing this.
it's the tension. when you pull the blade, the blade is in tension, making it stable. when you are pushing, the strength is pushing outwards, with the material being cut functioning like a pivot that want to throw off the blade. Same principle applies to Japanese handsaw which are pull saw and western saw which are push saw. The former immediately pull the blade in tension, giving much more control especially with the start of the cut
Thanks Pal for the information.
I never thought of placing the blade at different angles. I will definitely try it.
I use the big round blades for open straight cuts. That way you can cut in lie or at 90 degrees at any time. I find that make straighter cuts easier. And the blade lasts longer since the cutting is spread out over longer area. I reserve the small straight blade for tight cuts.
Great understanding about the tool! Thanks for the video. I was gonna suggest a video idea.. How to adjust/tune your mitre saw to be tru and accurate. All the best!
Thanks for the pointers
I use both straight and angled/90° depending on how much room I have for the cut. Drawing toward yourself instead of pushing away on the cut is a great technique!
As a 30+ year experience electrician who does mostly renovation electrical work the oscillating multitool is excellent. You can cut what a reciprocating saw or jigsaw can not do. Thank you for the tips on using it I am open to any ideas.
Have you seen or used the gang box blades? They are basically a rectangle blade that you can use to plunge a single gang hole in one go. They have them at harbor freight and probably some other places. Curious if you've found them effective. For me they'd seem difficult to control outside of half inch drywall.
Also a tip I like is to use grout removal blades on horsehair plaster, then switch to wood blades for the lathe. The plaster tears the wood blades up pretty quick, but the grout blades are much more durable.
Thanks! Cutting on the draw seems like a good stable method. I will try it next time I fire up the multi tool. Nice explanation of the actual motion of the tool' adapter.
Thank you, Gary!!
Great video, like the idea of Pull cutting.
omg... i need to watch your videos on this tool! I've inherited the late husband's tools. This one's new to me!! Nice scientific approach, too! After that, on to the routers.
I started using one of these saws 15 years ago and I'm pretty good with it now. I use the milwaukee 18 fuel and the basic one also. I'm able to remove center of a hardwood board clean enough that my cut mimics a factory beveled edge.
I am so late to the oscillating multi-tool game ... I'm only 6 months in ... this is my favorite tool hands down. I sometimes wonder how I ever lived without it in my arsenal. Cutting on the draw might just be the technique that gets that EVER IMPORTANT initial straight line perfect. Thank you.
... Also, working at an angle might be what the doctor ordered if you are in a tight spot. I don't always have that full length worth of space to maneuver in. Again ... Thanks for the tips.
I've never been a fan of the multitool, but I think that's because of what you discovered about controlling it. I'm definitely going to try some of these techniques next time I use it.
The *#1 reason* to use the blade straight on is....
so the cutting area is illuminated by the little LED light at the top of the multitool.
45 degrees. Straight on you have to cut at a 90 or slightly more and are torqueing your wrist the entire time.
@@MrRaptorman1975 It would be handy to have 3 LED lights:
-45°, 0°, and 45°
The manufacturing cost of the light feature is almost all in the first LED.. Two more LEDs would likely add just pennies to the cost.
@@DemPilafian I'm saying the blade is best at a 45
@@MrRaptorman1975 Yes, and I agree. I recently was cutting out some trim in a dark closet and really wished my multitool had an LED at 45° so I could see the blade.
_(Note: My original comment was a joke about the placement of the LED.)_
It's all about leverage and utilizing gravity and the tool's weight to your advantage... If you're cutting up a wall, you can hold the end of the tool up and then push the cutting end with your other for leverage, thus using the tool's weight for added stability. Just like Japanese saws, they're not always better. A conventional saw is best when pushing down at something that's lower than your arms (pull saws for above your arm level)... proper tool (position) for the job, and thanks for the great channel!
I don't have one of these tools but, I surely did enjoy the education that I received from your video. Thanks for sharing.
Your welcome, Lumberjack! Thanks for watching 🙂
The angle change is a must when working in odd spaces, and cutting around pipes and ducts.
I actually HAVE cut with the blade pointed back along the tool, in a case or two. it was a particularly restricted space. I also like the 90 degree position for vertical cutting. I also frequently cut with the blade "upside down" because it puts the blade more in line with the handle. you have to get off axis to see your line that way, but it feels more balanced.
I normally buy DeWalt for my power tools. I was a bit broke the week I needed one to cut out some flooring trim on a permanent shelf. I bought a cheap oscillating tool from harbor freight. It was corded with an adjustable speed dial and only $30. I figured I’d only use it once. Was I wrong. It’s a wonderful tool and since it’s adjustable, I’ve even cut dash plastic with no burning or melting plastic.
Thanks for this tip. Very helpful. I am a DIY person and have now subscribed to yr channel too.
I work with dry walls and when I first bought one about 13 years ago, I realised what a useful tool it is. Its a life saver
Wow, very informative for a favorite tool.
This was awesome. I use the blade straight on. It works best for me. I have though in tight spots turned it and it has helped…
Thanks Ethan. I don't have a multitool but it's good to know there are different ways to use it. 😊😊😊
Thanks Gary!! They’re great to have around 🙂
I recently tried the 90 degree method due to necessity because of a clearance issue. I found it quite clumsy in my hands. However, I'm sure I was pushing instead of pulling. Thanks for the video!
Sure thing, Bobby! After all these years, it really was a revelation to me 😄
It wasnt the cut or the tools that was clumsy, thats was your hands.
IMO the main advantage of being able to change your angle is for clearance. It doesn't really show up in shop tests like this, but when I bust out the multitool it's almost always for awkward cuts in weird places, where getting the right access is critical.
I noticed you were using the multi tool cutting the wood with the tool head pointing up did you try it with the head of tool pointing down? Was there a difference? I'm floor tiler and have been using multi tool to cut bottom of architrave. Head has to point down. Allow I haven't spent much time how well it cuts, I just hold the tool whatever way it works best in confined places I.E corners
Excellent lesson!
With the Dewalt oscillating tool, which is the only one I’ve used, I like putting the blade at 45 degrees. Awesome video as always
Thank you, SOS! You’re the second person to say they prefer 45…I’ll have to try it more!
Here are some useful but hard to describe insights I hope I can get across.
Curved cutting edges on blades are always better than teeth laid out in a straight line. If you can imagine the oscillating action of the tool, you can understand why. As the cutting edge travels back and forth around the fulcrum, the teeth closer to the end of a straight blade push outward just slightly but enough, depending on the length of the cutting edge, to bounce against the bottom of the cut and vibrate the tool out of your hands.
Another insight; the longer the shaft of the blade or the bigger the diameter of a round blade, the farther the cutting teeth will travel, increasing cutting speed and cut depth but stressing the motor more so lighter pressure may be warranted.
Curved blades also will clear out sawdust better. Straight edge blades push the cutting dust towards the center of the blade, if you can imagine the same phenomenon I described during the first insight.
Watched your Mutiltool videos two days ago then settled on 45 degree orientation for long cut with my Makita yesterday 😅😅😅
Thank goodness the blades are able to rotate. When the blades are spent I use my angle grinder (w a cutting disc) and cut new grooves. This is rough cut only but it’s a huge value and adds so much more life to the blades. Regardless of what price you’re getting them for. Also using double sided tape to hold sandpaper on old blades make a brilliant use of the tool for sneaking into random spots. Top and bottom of the surface depending on the challenge you’re facing. Cheers
Really helpful tips! Thanks!!
Thanks...It never hurts to learn something new. 👷🏿♂️
True, W! 😁
I recently used mine in a spot where the only way was straight ahead. In some situations, left or right facing might be best - or the only - way to use it. Due to the length and width of the tool, different blade orientations are needed at time, and no one direction appears "best".
I have been using the same DeWalt multi tool for years and I never knew the angle of the blade was a debate? as far as which way to cut with the tool depends solely on what you are cutting and if precision cuts are what you are after.
I use mine to cut through metal or nail embedded wood. Yes practice makes perfect and yes you can get strait cut at any angle with enough practice.
Like your channel thanks for sharing the tips.
I find it very hard to believe anyone would not know the blade moves in a very short arc
Same! Why would anyone think otherwise, idk.
I didn't have any idea, but I don't use mine much.
Seriously lol
Agree. If you have ever mounted a blade, it is obvious.
Great video and appreciated the links to save money. Thanks
That's a very interesting video and great advice. Thank you. 😊
I use my multitool mostly for cutting thick cardboard boxes at home, with blade turned 90 degrees to the left and cutting those large boxes from top to bottom,