DEWALT 18V XR Brushless Oscillating Multi-Tool, Tool Only, DCS355N-XJ

The DEWALT 18V XR Brushless Oscillating Multi-Tool is a great addition to my tool collection and one of those tools that quickly becomes incredibly useful for all sorts of jobs. Whether you’re cutting wood, trimming plastic or cutting through thinner pieces of metal such as screws and nails, it handles the work really well. It’s a versatile bit of kit that can save a lot of time and effort, particularly when you’re working in awkward spaces where other tools simply won’t fit. I’ve used it for a variety of jobs, and it’s been great for making precise cuts and getting into places that would otherwise be difficult to reach. The oscillating action makes it ideal for those smaller, more awkward cuts where you need a bit more control. It’s especially handy for DIY projects, home renovations and general maintenance, where you often come across something that needs cutting back or removing without damaging the surrounding area. One thing worth mentioning is that this model doesn’t come with a battery, so you’ll need to factor that into the price if you’re new to the DEWALT 18V XR range. Personally, this wasn’t an issue for me because I already own other DEWALT tools, including a saw, so I could simply use one of my existing batteries. One of the biggest advantages of sticking with the DEWALT battery platform is that the compatible 18V XR batteries can be swapped between tools, meaning you don’t need a separate battery and charger for every tool you buy. If you’re already invested in the DEWALT ecosystem, this makes a lot of sense. Build quality is what I’d expect from DEWALT. It’s a solid, well-made tool that feels designed to handle proper work rather than just the occasional light DIY job. I’m not particularly gentle with my tools, and I tend to push them pretty hard when I’m working. Despite that, this multi-tool has remained reliable and is still going strong. That’s probably one of the biggest selling points for me: I want tools that can cope with regular use without constantly worrying about whether they’re going to let me down. The brushless motor is another positive feature, offering an efficient design without the traditional motor brushes that wear out over time. Combined with the convenience of the cordless 18V platform, it makes this a practical tool to have available whenever a job crops up. Not having to drag an extension lead around is particularly useful when working in different areas or tackling jobs where access to a power socket is limited. The main ongoing expense to consider is the blades. Genuine DEWALT blades are good quality, but they can be a little pricey, particularly if you’re using the tool regularly and getting through consumables. Fortunately, there are plenty of third-party blades available that offer comparable performance for a fraction of the cost. I’ve found that having a selection of different blades available makes the tool even more versatile, allowing you to choose the right one for the material and job at hand. My only minor criticism is that it would have been nice to have a carry case or storage bag included. It isn’t a deal-breaker, but a dedicated case would make it easier to keep the tool and its accessories together and protect everything when transporting it between jobs. That said, it’s hardly a reason to avoid buying what is otherwise an excellent tool. Overall, I’m very happy with this multi-tool. It’s versatile, dependable and capable of handling a wide range of cutting jobs. The fact that it’s still performing well despite the amount of use and abuse I put my tools through says a lot. If you already own DEWALT 18V XR batteries, it’s an especially worthwhile addition to your collection. Just remember to budget for a battery if you don’t already have one, and consider third-party blades if you want to keep running costs down. Highly recommended for DIY enthusiasts, tradespeople and anyone who wants a reliable cordless multi-tool.

Years back I saw the Fein multi-tool and although it seemed like a good idea I could not identify enough of a need to justify the price. Now every manufacturer seems to have a version but I have a good experience of DeWalt and already have DeWalt XR batteries and charger so buying this item as a bare unit excluding battery and charger (and another useless kit box) made a lot of sense - as well as saving a lot of cash. When I bought it I had no particular use in mind, it just seemed a useful addition to my DIY kit. In practice it has proved the most useful power tool I have. The first real job was to fix the door that jammed on the carpet. This job had been put off as I needed to remove the door, take it down five flights of stairs, set it up on a couple of saw horses, etc. etc. etc. It therefore seemed like a good test for the multitool. I needed to take about 10mm off the door so I just rested a strip of 10mm thick wood against the door, fitted the tool with a wood cutting blade and ran the blade along the door on top of the wood. It does not cut very fast and I had to repeat the exercise on each side of the door as the tool would not cut deep enough but inside about 10 minutes the job was done including fitting a delta sanding pad to clean up the cut and without taking the door from the frame. It has since been used to cut out a couple of wall tiles so I could fit a smaller cooker socket, trimmed some fence panels in situ, scraped excess adhesive from wood joints, cut and levelled expanding foam used to fill a wall cavity and sliced through hot melt glue joints. And I have only had it about three weeks. If I had to buy this complete with batteries and charger I think it would have been hard to justify the price but as a bare unit it made sense. Highly recommended. I should not finish on a minus but one it is the availability of cutters. Now these tools have become popular the major DIY chains have stocks of basic tools. Unfortunately these tools will not fit the very quick and clever DeWalt quick Change system. The tool does come with a screw and washer which is used to clamp other tools in place but my experience using this is poor. This is not enough of a minus to drop a star but it does mean that a little forward planing is needed to ensure required tools are mail ordered before starting a job. Also DeWalt cutters are expensive but companies such as Saxon have cutters to fit which seem to work as well as DeWalt but cost a lot less. Finally a comment on one review I read which marked this tool down as the trigger was easy to activate when putting the tool down or changing cutters. I have never had a problem with putting the tool down and when changing cutters there is a lock button that prevents the tool starting and, of course, a completely fool proof and safe solution is just remove the battery. Since writing this review I have fitted a new wood front door. Out came the multi-tool again. First the scraper made very quick work of getting rid of the old adhesive backed draught seal. A quick tool change and all the awkward frame corners were sanded clean. Then the frame hinge recesses needed enlarging and a section of the frame needed cutting out and replacing with new wood. Both jobs done quickly with this tool. Love it. UPDATE My latest DIY job has been to install new bathroom and toilet complete with new floor. Again this tool had a lot of use. Easy way to cut through unwanted copper pipes - out came the multitool. Cut through the rusted screws holding the old loo down - multitool again Remove tiles from behind mirror as I needed some tiles around different shaped sink - multitool Cut out section of rotting floor - guess Biggest job. Having struggled to get the new bath into place found that it was deeper than the old one and the waste would need a cut out in the floor to fit. How can I cut a hole in the floor under a bath and around a U bend with the bath in place. You guessed it !!!

Fantastic tooli love it and at a good price

I always wanted one of these not for work but just for hobby use but could not justify spending money on something I could manage without I love anything with DeWalt on it so I bought it anyway and the batteries of my other DeWalt tools fit it, and after about two days I used it on a plant pot I was making out of an old pallet and I thought I wish I had bought one years ago, If you do not have one of these in your tool box I highly recommend you treat yourself, [ just make sure it has DeWalt on it,] SG.

Bought this to add to my growing dewalt family, love the stuff, and N tools make it so cheap to add stuff, great. Only really used this tool once in anger, but got many more tasks fo rit, I guess I was attracted by the sanding ability more than anything, but have used it to cut the brackets down on a garage door in a difficult place, worked well at 90'. When mine came it was without the depth gauge and the hose attachment from the sander, I did a bit of research and found these are almost impossible to obtain separately. I contacted the seller through amazon and they posted the depth gauge and hose attachments next day, which is good. The 29 piece kit is a bit of a con, you get about 25 pieces of sandpaper and 2 cutters and the sanding pad.... There seems to be a whole host of cutting attachments available for this, I would guess you are best paying for the best ones, buying cheap tools is false economy as you will burn them out quicker and as your working your cutting tool is getting less and less efficient. Not much more to say really, its a great tool, bit of a new kid on the block although corded ones have been around a while. I was thinking the scraper attachment might be quite good and getting rid of stubborn stuff on surfaces you want preparing.

Great, essential DIY tool. Used for installing electrical cable and socket.

If you are looking at this then as its a bare tool, there is no battery, youll either already have Dewalt tools or are possibly thinking of buying a separate battery and putting together your own set. Given the price point on Amazon then its not an unreasonable option as i think doing so would save you some money from buying a full multi tool set. Anyway, i convinced the Household Finance Director this was required so that the bathroom floor could have some shiny new grout. Its not a lie, using a grout rake is laborious at the best of times. But its so much more useful than just for that. The Good * I already have a Dewalt Drill and Jigsaw as well as a multitude of Dewalt gear purchased over the years so its a brand i trust, the added 2 year Guarantee you can register also comes in very handy. * The unit itself is the usual Dewalt build quality, its ergonomic in the hand, not overly top heavy once the battery is attached, the plastic is robust and the rubber insert on the handle grip gives some welcome comfort when in use. * The battery slots securely into place, there is a quick release tool press where you push down, add the blade of choice and that is it, its ready to do whatever your going to chop, sand etc. * It does come with a couple of blades but note that the majority of the tools on the listing are sandpaper, over 20 sheets of sandpaper, which is actually handy. I picked up a Tops Tools Set of Blades also from Amazon, they are easy to find, a quality manufacturer that has marked each of its blades for what type of use, a chart on the box and good price. * Operation is also a doddle, once the blade is locked in place there is a pressure responsive trigger so as you squeeze the trigger the power increases, you can also lock it out with the thumb of you same hand using a sliding switch to full power which will further save hand fatigue. * There is a light a the front of the unit activated by the trigger which is always super useful and lets you know what kind of ridiculous cut you've just made into something before it becomes a 3ft meandering disaster! * I have only used this so far for grout removal with a tungsten carbide blade as per the attached video, compared to the good old grout rake it just rips this out no problem whatsoever. So much time and effort reduced out of the job. I will still use the grout rake in certain places right up against mixed surfaces such as porcelain toilet ware etc but that's just because i don't want to chip into the loo or the sink, but im being over cautious. * I haven't had any overheating, loss of power or most importantly something it cannot tackle. The Could be Better - * There really is very little to criticise about this, there isnt anything, the only thing that could make it better if there was the inclusion of some more blades, and also a carry case. I understand when buying a multi tool or any bare unit youll likely have the manufacturer standard tool case for your additional units but even so, everyone likes a new case dont they! After the bathroom floors there are some socket cut outs to do, a tonne of sanding on the banisters and skirts, a load of small cuts here and there around the house. It is just a supremely handy tool to have around. Superbly well designed and built, built to last. Highly Recommended. Five Stars.

Good value, well made and solid piece of equipment at a good price. I have used it to sand door frames and cut through old decking screws that had rusted in place. Super versatile tool that I will certanly be using for a variety of jobs around the house.. Of course it has the classic black and yellow Dewalt design and even with a 4AH battery its weight is manageable.

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