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Skil - 20V BL Oscillating Tool Kit - Red/Black
Average customer rating
4.7
(46 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 46 reviews
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Customer Reviews for Skil - 20V BL Oscillating Tool Kit - Red/Black
Customer Rating
5
Vibration Reduction was DEFINITELY noticeable.
on April 9, 2020
Posted by: JackofAll
from Grand Rapids, MI
Gender:Male
I'm working on some tile work in a bathroom expansion and used this tool to replace one I have from a different brand (still 20V) that I wasn't a huge fan of. Not only did I like the weight balance of this tool as I'm constantly using it right side up, upside down, left handed etc. but the vibration reduction system was MASSIVELY noticeable. I used it a lot to cut a niche into a new shower and was able to do so through Denshield tile backer like butter. I tried out the grout scraper as well with some excess from tiles and I noticed a few things there too:
- The head has a little bit of good flex to it, which allows odd or oblique angles.
- The tool change out didn't require huge amounts of hand strength (a problem with my other one)
- Although the 2.0Ah battery only lasted for about an hour of runtime, it charged quickly and let's get real...oscillating tools eat battery life. My old tool average tool runtime was about 45 minutes, but it also vibrated enough to rattle your brain.
- The head has a little bit of good flex to it, which allows odd or oblique angles.
- The tool change out didn't require huge amounts of hand strength (a problem with my other one)
- Although the 2.0Ah battery only lasted for about an hour of runtime, it charged quickly and let's get real...oscillating tools eat battery life. My old tool average tool runtime was about 45 minutes, but it also vibrated enough to rattle your brain.
I'd definitely recommend as it's got the power, good ergonomics and nice weight balance for odd motions. I also tossed it around on the tile project and was not concerned with the frame build.
Love it!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
As good as it gets!
on October 13, 2020
Posted by: Anonymous
from Woodland Hills, CA
Gender:Male
I have an older Porter Cable multi-tool, plug in model. I much prefer battery tools like everybody else, so I decided to add one to my collection. Looked at a couple of the home center brands and decided on the Skil and am happy with my choice. It made quick work of the island table redo project the wife has me on. The light is very bright and is a great feature, my older eyes can use all the light they can get! Great blade adjustability, And the locking mechanism is well designed. Great to see Skil in the game with a quality tool!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Awesome tool!
on January 10, 2021
Posted by: HandyH
from Grand Rapids, MI
Gender:Female
Lots of power with LITTLE vibration! Super easy to use and replace the blades. Couldn’t be happier. Much easier to use than other brands of multi tools due to lack of vibration. Battery charges fasts and lasts a long time. I did punch my finger on the turn key designed to open for blade attachment replacement and felt like it loosened at times so might consider a redesign with that but was never worried it unhinge the attachment.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: DCdrum
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
Very good tool for the money not much vibration to deal with I like this little tool.
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Posted by: Jtuck33
from Mo
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
The 20 volt multitool is very nice. It is one of the quietest multitools ive used and the antivibration on it is pretty awesome. I would expect to see other big name brands trying to copy this design because its pretty nice.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: Vojvodjan
from Milwaukee
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
I purchased this tool kit for a specific job. It worked great
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: ptushi
from Los Angeles
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
This oscillating multi-tool is terrific! My first job over the weekend was to replace a section of drywall (about 22"x15" in our dishwasher cabinet. The wall was damaged when our dishwasher broke and flooded the cabinet with water. I never could have made as close fitting, right-angle, and straight cuts with a normal hand drywall saw. I watched a couple of training videos online, but found that the best way for me (at least until I get more experience) to cut a long straight line, is to "plunge cut" along the pencil line. It took a little more time, but worked well. Shorter cuts may be less of a problem. I did get a specialized drywall blade.
The tool itself is lightweight and well designed. Vibration was not a problem. This tool uses an on-off switch rather than a trigger and a dial speed control. I found this well-suited for the way I had to work in a confined space. I could use two hands and concentrate on the work rather than controlling the trigger (especially a variable speed trigger).
The blade change is done by flipping a lever on top of the head of the tool to the side which opens the mandrel allowing a universal type blade to be inserted. If you need to use a blade that has a closed end mount, when the mandrel is open, you can twist a knob and remove the lower part of the mandrel to mount the blade (you will need to replace the lower part of the mandrel to complete the process). This system was the main reason I selected this tool. The other brand I was contemplating had a lever to squeeze to open the mandrel. A faster system, but the pressure required was almost too much for my older hands and my wife definitely could not do it.
Battery life on this tool seems great so far. I was able to complete my project using only 1 bar on the battery (4 bars total). That included cleaning up the hole, cutting the piece to fill the hole, cutting off a stray nail and trying to cut some molding. Everything worked well except the molding, I think I will go back to a miter box and saw for that.
The tool comes with an assortment of blades (well marked for materials/function), sanding attachment and sandpaper. The accessories even have a little case to keep them from wandering (a very thoughtful inclusion). It also includes a 2ah battery and rapid charger (the rapid charger is also thoughtful). The only thing missing is a case to replace the box and I will probably get specialized blades as I need them.
A suggestion would be to include a depth guide to help work with drywall.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: MarkM
from Oregon
Verified Purchase:Yes
This was my first Skil PWRCORE 20 tool purchase. I bought it for a specific job (cutting out the cabinet shelf under my kitchen sink) and bought it based on the reviews. I had an old corded tool that vibrated so much I hated to use it and decided it was time to upgrade to cordless. This tool has been awesome! Vibration is barely even noticeable which helped me get more precise cuts. The blade change is quick and easy, and the PowerJump charger is great for quick recharging. I've since used it for cutting off rusty screws, cutting PVC for my sprinkler system, cutting out drywall openings and more. Pretty much vibration free, plenty of power, and so quick and easy to use. Really pleased with the design and quality of the tool.
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