Cordless Oscillating Tools

For precision cutting, scraping, sanding, and polishing, cordless oscillating tools rotate their blade or attachment in a narrow arc from side to side at high speed. The more vigorous the activity, the bigger the arc (oscillation angle). Oscillating multi-tools (OMT) accept a variety of blades for different activities and materials. To accommodate workpieces, the blades can be placed at various positions around the tool head. For work like cutting installed trim, undercutting door jambs, and cutting apertures in floors and walls for outlets and ducts, oscillating tools create plunge and flush cuts. They can also scrape away superfluous material, remove grout and caulk, and grind and sand the area thoroughly. These tools are battery-powered, making them more portable than corded equipment and allowing them to be used where a wired power source is not accessible. They make use of brand-specific batteries that are compatible with a variety of instruments from the same manufacturer. The voltage and series of the batteries must be compatible with the tool.