DeWalt 20V MAX* XR Oscillating Tool Kit, 3-speed (DCS356C1)

OK, not all Dewalt tools are great, but a lot of them are, and their cordless line in particular gets great reviews.This is their top-of-the-line cordless model oscillating tool, and it works great for the occasional use of a plumber, and I would expect will work great for more regular use. Multiple speed settings. Brushless motor. Lock-able trigger. LED forward-projecting light. etc.Get a good quality metal cutting blade if you need it. I recommend the universal fit carbide-tipped Dremel blades, the ones with the double "star" ends [MM485U, MM485BU], they fit Dewalt.Pros:- Quality name-brand, and acts like it. This is Dewalt's top-of-the-line model as of Q1 2021.- The price includes tool, battery, battery charger and tool bag. Also: two basic blades. ... MoreOK, not all Dewalt tools are great, but a lot of them are, and their cordless line in particular gets great reviews.This is their top-of-the-line cordless model oscillating tool, and it works great for the occasional use of a plumber, and I would expect will work great for more regular use. Multiple speed settings. Brushless motor. Lock-able trigger. LED forward-projecting light. etc.Get a good quality metal cutting blade if you need it. I recommend the universal fit carbide-tipped Dremel blades, the ones with the double "star" ends [MM485U, MM485BU], they fit Dewalt.Pros:- Quality name-brand, and acts like it. This is Dewalt's top-of-the-line model as of Q1 2021.- The price includes tool, battery, battery charger and tool bag. Also: two basic blades. Great deal! I got this kit for less than the cost of the bare tool!Meh- The battery is small for the 20V Max line (1.5 AH), but this is not a power-hog tool. I expect it will run for well over an hour continuous operation with that battery. Much higher power batteries are available, up to 12 AH, though they are expensive.- The "universal blade attachment kit" that comes with it is a little hinky in function. The blade "vibrates" loose after a few seconds and so you have to keep re-tightening (concerns me that I might be OVER-tightening) the universal attachment bolt. Definitely don't like using it. Definitely prefer blades made to fit the tool's quick-release connector.Cons- The biggest con is that Dewalt (and I believe also Porter-Cable) are the only brands that use this particular blade connect configuration, and so you can't just buy any brand of blade and expect it to fit. [Note: despite everyone and their kid brother claiming "universal fitment".] For example: the "regular" Dremel "universal fit" blades don't fit this tool, but the double-star-end Dremels do. Most of Dewalt's blades are good quality, but their carbide metal-cutting blades get so-so reviews. I use the Dremel's (part numbers listed previously) for metal cutting.

Given 3 stars because the first tool failed. Light blinked and unit wouldn't accept a charge. Problem with buying a holiday kit is that the supply is limited. They didn't have another one where the first one was purchased. I had to drive 20+ miles to get another one. The 2nd one has performed well. I used the tool for grout removal, trimming ceramic tile, and cutting through cement board.

Tool works great. Blades dull very quickly.I used the tool to cut out the bottom, 3/4” of an installed cabinet. I needed to cut about 2 1/2 linear feet. I went through two blades (only had the two it came with) and needed to really work both beyond life expectancy to finish the job. Tool is really a 5 star, blades are junk. Dewalt should really do better.