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Imperial OMT Blade Closeup After Failure on Nail 2

Oscillating Tools

OMT Metal Blade Testing Part 7: Blade Wear and Durability

Jul 1, 2014 Stuart 17 Comments

We tested three brands of metal-cutting oscillating tool blades to see which is most durable and longest-lasting.

Bosch OSC114C Carbide Metal Cutting Oscillating Blade

Oscillating Tools

OMT Metal Blade Testing Part 6: Cutting Performance (Ease of Cut)

Jun 23, 2014 Stuart 24 Comments

Wondering which oscillating multi-tool metal-cutting blade provides the best performance? We tested Bosch, Imperial, and Dewalt blades, and there was one blade that was clearly superior to the others.

Bosch OSC114C Carbide Metal Cutting Oscillating Blade

Oscillating Tools

OMT Metal Blade Testing Part 5: Best Cutting Speed

Jun 17, 2014 Stuart 14 Comments

We compared Bosch, Imperial, and Dewalt metal-cutting oscillating multi-tool blades. Here’s a look at their cutting speeds.

Bosch OSC114C Carbide Metal Cutting Oscillating Blade

Oscillating Tools

OMT Metal Blade Testing Part 4: Final Test Setup

Jun 2, 2014 Stuart 12 Comments

We tested and compared 3 popular brands’ oscillating multi-tool metal-cutting blades. Here’s what the final setup looked like.

Bosch OMT Testing Power Properties

Editorial

OMT Metal Blade Testing Part 3: Test Fixture Optimization

May 12, 2014 Stuart 6 Comments

We ironed out some wrinkles in our Bosch oscillating multi-tool blade comparison testing appartus.

Bosch Multi-X MX30E Oscillating Multi-Tool Cutting

Power Tool Accessories

OMT Metal Blade Testing Part 2: Testing & Measurement Tools

Mar 17, 2014 Stuart 16 Comments

Here is an outline of the tools that are being used in our independent testing of Bosch oscillating multi-tool blades.

Bosch OSC114C Carbide Metal Cutting Oscillating Blade

Power Tool Accessories

OMT Metal Blade Testing Part 1: Overview

Mar 14, 2014 Stuart 35 Comments

We will soon begin an independent testing project that compares Bosch oscillating multi-tool blades against competing blades. Here we discuss an early overview.

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