Must have Oscillating tool blades

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I believe an oscillating tool should be in your top 20 must-have tool list. The oscillating tool, also known as multi-tool, does wonder when it comes to taking on multiple tasks. You can cut, scrape, and sand several materials. You can go either corded or cordless, and the chances are that your favorite cordless tool brand makes one.

An oscillating tool is for professionals, contractors, and DIYers. It is a rather safe tool, and probably one of the most reliable tools that have a blade on it. There is no rotating blade, but it’s still a tool with an edge on it, so be cautious when you’re using it.

What makes the oscillating tool so valuable is the available blade variety. Many brands manufacture these, and depending on the brand you go with, you may see slightly different options. In this post, I’ll cover a few blades I used and think they are a must-have.

Some blades are universal, and some blades are proprietary for specific tool brands.

#8 Dremel Multi Max Universal Grout Removal Blade

Meet the universal grout remover, designed to fit most oscillating tools. This grout remover blade can remove grout from lines as thin as 1/16’’. The round nose on the blade allows you to roll the tool as you are removing the grout. By design, the flat end will enable you to reach the corners.

Tiles are one of the more durable flooring options, but they can get damaged. That is where this blade stands out as the ultimate go-to for tile repairs.

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#7 Sanding

Most DIYers have a sander of some sort, and in many cases, an orbital sander is all that you need. Many sanders will struggle to reach corners and tight areas. I wouldn’t necessarily sand large projects with it, but it will show how valuable it is when you need it.

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#6 Scraper

This is the blade you will be thankful for when you need to scrape something up! If you do projects enough, you’re eventually going to make a mess. I use this scraper rather often to remove dried adhesive on my garage floor. Somehow the scraper gets between the adhesive and the floor without damaging the concrete. A razor blade can get you by, but after a while, that edge is going to get dull.

There’s a rigid scraper, and then you have this flexible scraper. This one is great for removing caulking to paint another soft adhesive. This blade is a bit more flexible than the rigid version. With the design of the blade, you’re able to get into hard to reach areas. For best practice, use this blade at a 30 to 45-degree angle. For stubborn materials, you want to use the rigid scraper.

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#5 Drywall Jab saw

The drywall Jab saw is one of those hard to find blades, and I ended up with one from a kit. Most of these blades can cut drywall, but all have a limitation. This blade is designed so that you can cut straight lines, square holes, and even circles. I am going to crown this as the go-to drywall blade.

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#4 Wood and drywall

This is the blade I forget about the most and I tend to run to my straight blades more often because those are the ones I’m more comfortable with. If you haven’t tried these blades yet, I would suggest doing so to get a feel for it. They’re great If you need to cut Corners in wood and drywall. Unlike the straight blades, you want to rotate the tool as you’re cutting into your material.

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#3 2 by 4 blade

This is a blade I recently got an it’s been great using it. It’s perfect for cutting two by four lumber, PVC, and drywall. I have not tried it with metal, but it’s labeled as a bi-metal blade.

With the wide edge on it, it’s excellent for some situations, but won’t be ideal for all. If you want to work in tight spaces, this is more than likely not the best option. However, if you’re looking to cut through materials removing a lot at once, this is great for that. Like many of the other blades, you can make plunge cuts.

If you’re intimidated by using circular saws and other moving blades, this is a great blade to get through many projects. It worked great for me when I needed to breakdown some pallets.

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#2 Wood and Soft metal

If you don’t want to get a full assortment of blades, then you can’t go wrong with the wood and bi-metal oscillating blade. This blade can handle wood, drywall, and Soft metals like copper. It’s a flush cut bit that is perfect for sawing off pipes, cutting doorjambs, and an excellent asset for floor installation. With such small teeth, it doesn’t cut through the wood as fast as a wood blade can. If you’re cutting a finished product such as laminate flooring or furniture, I would suggest going with this blade since the small teeth will cut cleaner.

In my experience, if you can avoid cutting metal try to do so. I have not had much luck with the blades holding up over time.

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#1 Wood blade (Flush cut blade)

I use the flash-cut blade more than any other blade! This is labeled as a wood blade, but it can also cut plastic. This blade is ideal for cutting under door jams, which makes it a must-have told during floor installation. I’ve also used this tool in a number of my woodworking projects and even cutting holes in drywall. If you own an oscillating tool this is the blade I would recommend having a extra of. You can’t always see behind the surface so I’m guilty of hitting a few nails or even screws, so be careful. The second this comes in contact with metal there goes to teeth.

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