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Wondering that too. I think no. But my oscillating tool isn't wireless so that's a perkadblink182 wrote: ↑If you already have an oscillating tool, is there still a use for this for a diy home owner?
Most likely no. This is a tool specific for cutting out odd shapes in drywall. The dewalt oscilatting multitool is essential for any DIYer, but this tool is not needed unless you are doing extensive drywall work (like doing an entire basement yourself).adblink182 wrote: ↑If you already have an oscillating tool, is there still a use for this for a diy home owner?
If you have a lot of board to put up then it's good to have for cutting around elec boxes as you just plunge the bit and follow the outer perimeter. For a few sheets then probably not worth the expense when you can just use a plunge saw or knife which is slower than the cut out tooladblink182 wrote: ↑ If you already have an oscillating tool, is there still a use for this for a diy home owner?
hokingchan wrote: ↑ Store clearance, YMMV
$74.93 less 10% PM from Home Depot = $67.44+taxes
Lowest I've seen for this tool.
You should update your post and remove the price beat stuff. Nobody price beats clearance prices and it is clearly stated as clearance on CT site. It’a a false hypothetical.hokingchan wrote: ↑ even without price match, this is still an all time low for this tool based on CCC.
That’s why it’s YMMV, I managed to get mine price matched. FYI I was tracking all the Home Depot inventory around my area before and after this post it’s mostly been sold out now, so seems like some people have managed to get it PM’d.
Sounds like someone who hasn't discovered the magic of an oscillating tool yet. I only wish I had bought one from Fein years ago (since they had the patent, and it seemed too expensive back then)shadowsteve wrote: ↑ If you have a lot of board to put up then it's good to have for cutting around elec boxes as you just plunge the bit and follow the outer perimeter. For a few sheets then probably not worth the expense when you can just use a plunge saw or knife which is slower than the cut out tool
No, I've had one for a while. I don't consider them magic either. It has it's place and uses. I use a corded spiral saw for drywall as they weren't available cordless when I got it.beachlover wrote: ↑ Sounds like someone who hasn't discovered the magic of an oscillating tool yet. I only wish I had bought one from Fein years ago (since they had the patent, and it seemed too expensive back then)
I guess the difference is I prefer to measure and cut out boxes on the drywall before putting them up. I think installing the drywall first, and then doing the cutting out, is for someone who, as you say, does that a lot, because that's actually a valuable skill in itself. I mastered different skills.shadowsteve wrote: ↑ No, I've had one for a while. I don't consider them magic either. It has it's place and uses. I use a corded spiral saw for drywall as they weren't available cordless when I got it.
If you are doing a lot of drywall cutting the spiral saw is the right tool, the osc saw is for doing a few cutouts. You can't follow a metal box quickly with the osc saw.
