When there isn’t another tool to fit the task, and there usually isn’t, an oscillating tool gets called upon. When all you want to do is make a flush cut, remove some grout, or get sandpaper into those tight spaces where a sander can’t go, the DEWALT 20V MAX XR Oscillating Tool Kit is what you need. It has a brushless motor, and its operating speed ranges from 0 to 20,000 oscillations per minute. Instead of adjusting the speed while using the tool, it includes a three-speed selector so you can choose the desired range before starting work. Blade changes are easy, too, with no wrench needed. The box includes the tool, a 1.5Ah battery, a charger, and a contractor bag.
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A cordless oscillating tool for flush cuts, grout, and tight-space sanding
The tool-free blade-changing feature may not be one you even think about until after you have used the same tool a half-dozen times in an afternoon. Most older models require an Allen wrench to loosen a small bolt to replace blades, and after you’ve completed your project, you end up looking everywhere for that wrench. All you need to do is pull a lever, and the old blade comes out. With the new blade installed, it takes only a few seconds to switch from a wood-cutting blade to a grout removal blade, again without having anything else in your hands.
The advantages of a brushless motor over a brushed one include better efficiency, increased durability, and longer life. Since no carbon brushes wear away against the commutator, less heat is generated, and less friction builds up, so more of the battery’s power goes toward cutting rather than being lost to heat.
You would be surprised by how important speed is when cutting materials. Some materials such as metal call for much slower speeds to prevent overheating, whereas wood and drywall can take advantage of the maximum 20,000 oscillations per minute. That’s why this tool includes a three-speed selector that lets you set a specific speed range, after which the trigger modulates within that range. If you are working on something that calls for a constant speed, you can easily hold it there.
While most users value being able to hold the body of their tools during operation, the dual-grip design lets you position your second hand for added control during fine detail work. Sometimes you don’t want to drive everything through the handle, and steadying the head of this tool provides greater stability than relying on just the handle for support.
The kit includes a 1.5Ah battery. As part of DEWALT’s 20V MAX system, you can charge and use this battery with any other tool that operates at that voltage. If you have previously purchased anything else from DEWALT’s 20V MAX family, this additional battery gives you a spare rather than an accessory that fits only one tool. A contractor bag holds the tool and the rest of your accessories together.