Dremel has recently come out with new dual interface OMT blades that fit a wider range of multi-tools, but that’s not all they’ve been working on.
On the heels of those new blades comes the new Dremel Edge-series blades, a money-saving replaceable cutting edge system of oscillating multi-tool accessories.
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The new Dremel Edge-series oscillating blade system will include a starter set and 2 types of blades.
- MM400E starter set
- MM402E wood-cutting blades
- MM404E wood and metal-cutting blades
With the Dremel Edge-series blade system, you reuse the blade interface and only change out the cutting edge. This should result in monetary savings over time.
Downside: blade changes requires the use of a hex key. Dremel does provide you with a holder that might help make the hex key easier to find.
That said, it doesn’t look like the new Edge-series blades will require much more time when it comes to changing out blades.
Price: $20 for the starter set, $20 for 4pc blade replacement packs
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First Thoughts
This seems like it could be a convenience for some users. It’s got potential.
Me? I’d rather have tool-free blade changes, even if it meant extra cost.
Nathan
have 2 or more of the edge bases and blade changeout during a project would be just like any other. when the tip wears out – that’s going to take a moment.
meh – not the worst idea but lord help you when that loosens up. also I wonder if you loose any transmitted action. IE the blade wobbles or the like.
I’ll probably stick to one piece blades – but it’s not a horrible idea.
Farid
Sort of moronic – An interface to changes your tool-free system back to a tooled system (;-D
I assume the interface is little heavier than a regular blade. I wonder how much this will add to the vibration feedback into your arm.
John Blair
I call baloney. If you look at existing blade, they have at most two metal pieces one of which is clearly stamped (the part with the interface holes) and a single weld to join those pieces. The cost of the material and the stamp is nearly nothing and the weld only costs the amortization of the tool and fractional cents for the power.
The handle (for want of a better word) cant cost more than a quarter and I would peg it at about 10 cents. There is no real savings here just a marketing ploy to lock people into their blades.
Lance
These Dremel oscillating tool blades are still more expensive than buying the traditional wood blades. Amazon sells 3-packs of Dremel wood blades (MM480B) for $14. So how is this cheaper?
The other concerns posted are also valid:
-Reduced blade rigidity
-Increased blade mass
-Risk of base loosening
I don’t see this going too far.
KokoTheTalkingApe
(Saw the hex key. Sadly turned away.)
jimbos1ice
just one more thing to break
Jon
No.
Jason
Who are these guys that come up with this garbage? Why don’t they just steal your wallet instead?
Rich
Amazon has bulk packs that are around $2.50 each, making the 5 dollars each for half a blade, ridiculous!
glenn
Pointless.
Steven
It does not seem to add that much mass in comparison to traditional blades. I would prefer it to be tool less but blades do seem cheaper than some taking in account you can get bi-metal. Nevertheless these should be cheaper than they are now, that will lead me to buy it.