We recently posted about the new line of Dewalt drywall, putty, and spackling tools, and a couple of readers asked – where’s the x-in-1 painter’s tool.
Well, there’s a new Dewalt 9-in-1 painter’s tool. It features a black nylon handle, carbon steel blade, and an “innovative design improves upon the traditional 6-in-1 design.”
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Features
- Hollow-ground blade for faster application rates, blade control, and smoother finishes
- Polished blade for easy cleanup
- Stainless steel rivets
- Alloy hammer end for resetting drywall nails
- Easy-peel label
- Large hanging hole
Price: $12.49
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Big Adam
Go on, I’ll bite, what are the extra 3 functions?
OhioHead
I see a bottle opener……
Big Adam
You’re right.
Mmmm, love the feel of chemical burns on my lips as I swig my Dewalt-opened beer.
Chris
Can be used as a weapon to ward off tool thieves on the job site
fred
Or maybe discerning tool thieves would be warded off upon seeing it.
I’m not sure I’ve seen many of these in use by professional painters – but they apparently do sell.
Adam
Easy peel label & hanging hole are now features? Why not make it a label that leaves a lot of residue & make it a lint roller for a 10-in-1?
Unrelated, I’m looking at a car today & it comes with brakes!
Stuart
I ordered a MicroPlane grater, and so many people complained about the stickers not coming off and leaving tons of residue. I looked at their site, and there’s a FAQ about how to get the gunk off with food-safe chemicals.
If a label removes too easily, it can leave unlabeled inventory on store shelves. If it doesn’t remove cleanly enough, it can hamper use.
Lance
Good point & Completely understandable! You think these companies would of figured this out by now, I get it different material grab hold of adhesive differently. I opened some Flexvolt batteries the other day and the little remove before use sticker did not wanna come off!? I almost had to take some goo gone to it. That scenario can drive some one crazy!?!
Brett
I’ve had on and off success removing stubborn labels with a thin coat of peanut butter. Probably don’t try this if you have an issue with mice.
MichaelHammer
Stickers are the bane of my existence.
Lance
comments section ? I agree the label should just peel off easy! But that’s not 1 of 9 features right ? DuhWalt…
Stuart
No, that’s not one of the 1-in-9. Is it? I hope not!
That’s one of the things mentioned on the product page that I thought was worth repeating.
Julian Tracy
I do a ton of painting and never use the few of these I already have.
Chris
My Husky’s worked semi-well to scrape up epoxy from the garage floor.
DannyK
Made in China. No thanks. There are American made painter’s tool that costs half of that like this one: https://www.lowes.com/pd/Warner-Pro-Grip-3-25-in-Paint-Multi-Tool/3364386
Andy
I don’t care where it’s made. Only if Americans can invest in the company. Who owns Warner?
John
I’ve had this discussion with several people (usually revolves around Domestic vs Import car brands and cars that are actually manufactured in the US vs abroad). Personally, I’d rather purchase a product that was made in the US and supports jobs here, rather than a company that is based in the US and supports jobs elsewhere. But thats just like my opinion, man.
logan
A++++
agreed, 100%. ill buy american made, foreign owned over USA owned foreign made ALL DAY.
if it’s US owned, foreign made, what are their priorities?
Andy
The priority should always be their investors. In a first world nation, investing is always a better career choice than working in factory. Let the 2nd and 3rd world make the stuff. We should be concerned with owning it.
Mark Harris
If You use these daily, Then You will soon realize that only a few are worth owning, And this isn’t one of them.
Brian A
I feel there should be a few follow-up articles soon, What X in 1 tools did you buy but never use because that are not good at X tasks? and How many Xs are to many for an in-1 tool? lol
evadman
I don’t like hollow ground blades on a painting tool or walboard knife, they require too much maintenance. Works well for a day, then I have to sharpen it or strop it. You also have to be careful using it because I have cut wallboard when I meant to just hold and tear the wet tape.
For most painting uses I want a chisel edge; much easier to control. The husky version that is around $5 is what I usually end up using, but I don’t think that one has a nail puller in the blade.
evadman
I should also point out that the nails I end up pulling are almost entirely the trim nails with a minimal head that were left when prying off trim. So this nail puller shape looks almost useless to me. I need linesman’s pliers or a sharp hammer that can cut into the shank of the nail to pull it.
fred
How about the various 14-in-1 ones from Hyde, Husky, Clauss and others:
https://www.amazon.com/Clauss-18856-Titanium-Non-stick-Painter/dp/B01C7VJOZG/
I think Red Devil made or makes one that folds up.
Nathan
throw a comb on there for paint brush cleaning if you’re going to add something.
oh and an LED light
meanwhile I have hyde something or another and I do use it every time I paint – I use it to open the can most likely.
Frampton
Festool presently has a limited run on a similar tool. It’s very nice. And, right now, it’s only $10,
Oleg K
And it’s different from all other 9-on-1 tools how? By being made by Dewalt? From what I understand it’s the same exact quality tool that everybody else makes (like Husky, General, Hyde, Marshalltown, Purdy, Wooster, many others) and the only difference is that this one has “DeWalt” printed on it instead of some other name and thus costs a dollar or two more than, let’s say, Husky, because DeWalt is “better”.
Ben
I wanted a 6-1 tool for a recent project and picked up the ’13-1′ Husky tool (thinking it was a 6-1). It adds a few socket drives (stamped into the sheet metal – useless IMO), a nail puller (effectively useless) and a hex socket on the end of the handle with philipps and flat head bits (super useful).
I see this one doesn’t have the screw driver bits. Frankly that’s the only improvement over a 6-1 tool that I’d find helpful.
John
Where the heck is the wi-fi pairing button and micro-USB port??
Jim Felt
Wait. I think you forgot to mention the GPS chip!
Frampton
You’re not getting any of that until you file your TPS reports.
KevinB
bummer,no Vape function?
James C
I used to have one with a couple more tools. Maybe it was an Irwin… Got it at Lowe’s about six years ago but since lost it. Anyway, it had a spring-loaded, flip out driver bit holder in the handle. It was pretty fun to fidget with but not sure I ever used it to remove screws.
RKA
I think the idea was to use it to set drywall screws if they were left a little proud (1/8-1/4 turn).
MichaelHammer
I carry on e of these on me all day every day and use it constantly. Baffled, that more carpenters don’t have one on them. DeWalt’s version, like Husky’s is poor because of the oversized scraper.
Mark Harris
Exactly, Best comment on Here, if it’s too big to fit in Your pocket, or rust easy , its worthless.
Smaller , lighter, with hammer end is best for daily use
JoeM
Y’know what? I think I’m going to go to sleep, and try this article again when I’m not quite so tired. This is the second article in a row when I’ve been utterly dumbfounded as to what makes this tool carry the name it does.
I’m just going to sleep. Maybe that will help explain what I’m seeing in the tool. If someone wouldn’t mind replying to this with the ACTUAL 9 tools this thing has, that would be a huge blessing to me, and I would be eternally grateful to them.
I’ve seen tools LIKE this before, and seen they were useful with a few tools on it. A scraper, a hook for opening paint cans, and the obvious bottle opener that is on EVERYTHING these days… ’cause of course they stereotype every blue collar worker as a hardcore beer drinker… but I digress, and am not actually positive what the “9-in-1” tools are here. And, like the last article, I’m probably foggy due to medication, so I’m going to sleep in the hopes things make some level of sense tomorrow.
Dave
Painting “tools” I use that aren’t actually used for painting:
1. Brush comb
2. That gripper thing to unscrew the lid of a 5-gallon bucket that’s stuck on with dried paint
That said, for some reason I do have a “painter’s tool” that I use sometimes to scrape stuff or apply spackle to nail holes when I can’t find a putty knife. The roller cleaner feature is one that really baffles me – paint rollers bought in bulk cost $3, I can’t imagine paying more than $5 for one. Has anyone ever successfully cleaned a roller and expended less than $3 worth of effort in doing so?
Joe
Definitely like the DEWALT line of putty knifes, etc. ” But there the same as everyone else’s” ah,no….”the Craftsman line is the same.tool as DeWalt ,just a different color” ah,no…
……while I wish they were made in America, they are designed well,stronger,more comfortable then other brands. I understand the people that won’t pay a premium for quality tools, because” my $70 drill works just as good as your $200 drill” ah,no…
…..if Milwaukee made one , they’d sell out, because ” Milwaukee is the best”..
Stuart
Okay, I’m confused now. Is that all derision? Or are you saying you used the new tools and like them?
JoeM
Nope. Sleep hasn’t helped, and neither has “Guy I’m Amused To Share A Name With” commenting out of context like that.
I’m just utterly lost on this tool. I’m sorry. There are probably some painters here who now think I’m the lowest scum on the planet for not recognizing its importance… I’m sorry, truly. I just don’t get it. I know I SHOULD, but I don’t. I can’t even SEE all “9” tools this has. If I don’t understand it, I don’t think I can have any sort of opinion on it.
I understand it has a scraper for fine edges, I can see the Bottle Opener, and I can Kinda/Sorta see two blunt points on the “Left” side that, in theory, could wedge a can open, or close it tight. I see a wavy blade on the other side, and a large hole in the handle to hang it. But that’s 6 tools.
Can someone PLEASE clear the fog of stupid from my eyes, and lay this tool out for me? I am seriously having more trouble than normal on this.
Kevin
Clockwise from the right side…concave/convex scrapers, the point for cleaning out cracks/setting nails, scraper/putty applicator, paint can opener, roller cleaner, bottle opener … and to top it off … a hammer on top for closing paint cans. I did not look this up it is just possible uses from other tools that I have looked at. I think the idea of these types of tools is similar to carrying a leatherman. It can replace a bunch of other tools saving space/weight but will not work as well as the individual tools it replaces.
Richard, a Canadian company, makes many types of drywall/painting tools. Some of them have a flip out bit holder that is very useful (as already mentioned) for setting the odd drywall screw when taping.
The Ami
Crazzzzy to pay $12 for this one…errrrr 12 trick pony.
The Ami
9 trick pony…..