Multi Tools Frequently Asked Questions
Is a multi tool worth having?
Sometimes called oscillating tools, multi tools can be used for a wide range of applications. Because of their versatility, they are a worthwhile investment. With the right accessories, you can perform almost any construction task. The tools mechanism oscillaties from side to side very quickly, allowing the tool to cut or sand material, depending on the accessory fitted.
Multi tools can perform a multitude of tasks.
Cutting
You can use your multi tool to trim wood, metal, ceramic, and masonry. Cordless multi tools have the added benefit of being portable and can be used to make small cuts on materials that are fixed in place, such as skirting boards. You can also make plunge cuts into the centre of material as the tool can cut into any point, rather than being limited to cutting at the edge.
Scraping
The flat blade attachment for multi tools can be used to scrape away and remove a wide range of materials, such as glue, caulk, rust, grout, or dried paint.
Rasping
Prepare your surface ready for sanding by using the rasping attachment on your multi tool.
Sanding
With a sanding attachment, you’ll be able to sand down your material to give it a smooth finish. Choose a cordless multi tool to sand in hard-to-reach areas.
What are the main benefits of owning a multi tool?
Because of its versatility, a good multi tool can be your go-to power tool for many different tasks. Whether you’re a keen DIYer or a professional tradesperson, a multi tool is an essential purchase that is well worth a space in your toolbox. There's always a perfect multi tool attachment for the job, whether you’re trimming pipes, sanding wood, cutting decking, or removing old paint.
Versatility
Cordless multi tools are highly versatile. The head of the tool moves rapidly from side to side, allowing you to cut, sand, rasp and scrape with just one tool if you have the right accessory. Multi tools offer a wide range of tools in one single package, so you won’t need to be switching between cumbersome tools to complete your project.
Size
Multi tools are small and lightweight, making them easy to carry and store. They are small enough to use in hard-to-reach spaces that a standard power tool might struggle to get to and are lighter to carry, making them more manoeuvrable.
Cost-effective
Because your multi tool can perform several types of tasks, you won’t need to invest in a range of different tools. This makes them ideal for homeowners, who may need to carry out occasional DIY tasks around the home but don’t want to invest in a range of expensive tools.
What are the best brands for multi tools?
When choosing a multi tool, you’ll first want to decide between a corded or cordless version. If you’re already invested in a cordless tool system with batteries and chargers ready to go, it probably makes sense to choose a cordless multi tool from the same manufacturer. Lookout for body-only multi tools – these tools are supplied without batteries and chargers, making them a cheaper alternative if you already have the batteries and chargers at home.
Whether you’re sawing, cutting, polishing, sanding, or scraping, DeWalt multi tools are designed to tackle the most demanding cutting jobs. They are true all-rounders and can be used with a huge range of materials from wood, plasterboard, tiles, and metal. Renowned for their powerful motors and reliability, Makita multi tools allow you to tackle a whole host of jobs quickly and efficiently. Bosch multi tools offer excellent power transmission, with adjustable speed settings, to improve precision and accuracy.
When you have chosen your multi tool, check out our wide range of multi tool attachments and accessories. We have saw blades to cut wood, plastic and metal, sanding sheets and scrapers, as well as plunge cut blades designed to fit a range of multi tools from the brands you know and trust.
