Oscillating Tool Uses in the Woodwork Shop

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Oscillating Tools are not common in most woodwork shops because they are used primarily in the DIY sector for various projects, especially flooring, but if you have one, there are some places they can work for you in the woodwork shop too, like cutting slots if you don't own a router and router table, cutting and trimming mortise slots is another great place, and just doing a lot of wood trimming, nail or protruding screws that need to be cut off and other odd jobs around the workshop that you often use other tools for, or struggle to find and easier way, it could be, the oscillating tool might be quicker, a handier tool for you to consider. In this video, we'll be looking at the best oscillating tool blades for use around your workshop!
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Oscillating Tool in the Woodwork Shop
0:00 Intro
0:17 Blade overview
1:19 Attaching different cutting blades
4:33 Cutting CNC tabs
5:37 Cutting through steel nail
7:19 Cutting through wood dowel
8:43 Cutting slots in natural wood or plywood
11:15 Cutting mortises with oscillating tool
10:24 Examining finished mortise cut
10:52 Conclusion and links to more oscillating tool tips

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@knecht105 2 жыл бұрын

Watch my newest Oscillating Tool Tricks video here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rMpnpNthp6iodoU.html

@mrlibowski493 3 жыл бұрын

I remember when this guy coached Maximus Decimus Meridius before the games.

@bklynff55 3 жыл бұрын

LMFAO!!!!!!

@jedidiahsun7400 3 жыл бұрын

I logged in just to like this comment.

@lorenzogabrieltan9072 3 жыл бұрын

LOL!

@sammobleyscottsdalerealtor6985 3 жыл бұрын

OMG

@makemarker 3 жыл бұрын

Loool, well spotted

@Digging4evidence 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Colin for explaining the different situations that a multi oscillating tool can be used for. Might want to mention that those tools also offer grouting blades for tile grout and solid edge scraper blades for carefully removing tiles that you may need to save to reapply or keep for future projects. The smaller scraper blade is also very useful for removing caulking material from around window seals. The carbide one works great for copper lines that are difficult to get a saw blade in. Tip on getting a straight cut on those is to line up electrical tape at your cutoff point and wrap it carefully about 9 to 10 revolutions around the pipe. That gives a lip for the blade to ride as it cuts. Always fun to see what tips and tricks you offer. Thank you Colin. Sincerely, Beginner Wood Worker.

@tomhill9833 3 жыл бұрын

My Harbor freight multi tool has paid for itself many times. I originally bought it to cut some braces inside some kitchen cabinets where a chisel or jig saw would have meant destroying the joints and having to rebuild them. It was excellent for close spaces. Later, I had to put down 1,500 square feet of laminate vinyl plank flooring over a cement slab with 23 door openings. I used a scrap piece of the flooring to let the blade rest on, and cut the 46 door casings exactly the right height to allow the flooring to fit under them (I used up 4 blades, but it was well worth it). The tool was also very good at notching around corners, pipes, etc. Another use of the tool is using the scraper attachment to remove asphalt glue off a floor - it is MUCH easier than a floor scraper or a chisel. I still have the original tool I bought over eight years ago. Not all Harbor Freight tools are junk!

@jesshothersall 3 жыл бұрын

I bought some reclaimed wood block flooring with the tar glue still on, would this tool clean that off? The last lot I did with chisel and hammer, and it took weeks. I had thought I'd buy a small table saw, and shave off the tar glue, obviously along with a sliver of wood block, (but they're thick so there'd be plenty of depth left). Would the multitool be easier do you think, and if so, which blade please?

@TheWoodStroker 3 жыл бұрын

Yep, same exact story here. Well worth the few bucks it costs.

@DavidSmith-fr1uz 2 жыл бұрын

This is an unbelievably useful tool in home renovation and construction in general. You'll never run out of uses for it. I have a Fein Corded and a Makita battery powered. Well worth the investment.

@henryskinner1092 Жыл бұрын

I learn something new every time I watch you. Thank you Sir. Stay Safe and God Bless.

@shadowsonthecheap8361 3 жыл бұрын

Great ideas as usual, Colin. Also, thank you for not deafening us with the motor noise which happens on many of these types of video.

@willbrennan3840 3 жыл бұрын

It’s not the motor that makes the noise it’s just how much the vibrate what they are cutting but that shit is deafening

@gokblok 3 жыл бұрын

@@willbrennan3840 it's definitely tool noise in most woodwork videos. It's deafening if you're wearing headphones. Kudos to Colin for muting that shit out.

@DaffyDubzFPV 3 жыл бұрын

One of the reasons I hate watching these types of videos, I think hes the only one to balance the sound. Which is sad considering the number of subscribers some of these channels have, its literally the easiest thing to do with any video editing software... also thanks for the tip on the plastic packaging!

@thomasmelanson5852 3 жыл бұрын

Is you watch made of wood ? And I really enjoy you tips videos

@DMNKLR_official 2 жыл бұрын

@@gokblok I believe that Will was speaking specifically to these oscillating tools. While most power tools are hella noisy, these osci tools are actually very quiet, until they start cutting, because then you just hear the sound of the blades interacting with the material (and friction + vibration = NOISY AF).

@louislandi938 3 жыл бұрын

There are many knowledgeable people who are not blessed with the ability to teach. You have that gift and we’re lucky to have you! You explain in easy to follow words and do not ramble on. I own one of these tools but have never used it. Thanks to you, I will keep it near my bench. Thank you! ...Louis in NJ

@lisakelley9451 3 жыл бұрын

I got an oscillating tool last summer when I was sheetrocking a new bedroom addition. I'm a totally novice DIY-er, and it really helped me clean up my cutouts for electrical outlets and switches! Thanks for suggesting we "think outside the box" with this handy little tool!

@PaulScott_ 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks again Colin for sharing your experience and tips and tricks with us. My wife and I watched another maker on KZfaq who put a regular hooked utility knife blade into the Oscillating tool and it cut carpet like a hot knife through butter. We were building a huge cat scratching post/house and it made easy work of cutting smooth curves and other shapes that we needed. You can buy a hooked blade that is made for oscillating tools which I will use in the future as the our blades sometimes fell out of the oscillating tool which was a pain. Note that with some tools with the adapters, the small holes in the utility knife blades actually fit some of the pins on the tool which help to secure it in.

@Peter-zu9wv Жыл бұрын

I'm a boat builder and use mine every day for various functions. I've now got a few more to try. Thanks from the UK.

@LUckybones25 3 жыл бұрын

I love mine for cutting dowels after plugging holes.

@usrage0n 3 жыл бұрын

Two points not mentioned, and possibly the most useful features, firstly, you can get a very good flush cut, and secondly, you can plunge cut without pilot holes. Love the channel Colin!

@billytheweasel 3 жыл бұрын

Plunge cuts with a sawzall are nasty. This looks much nicer.

@starfishsystems 2 жыл бұрын

The teeth have no set, which is very helpful in flush cutting.

@rjtumble 3 жыл бұрын

I use mine all the time and love it, but I've never thought about pointing the blade the way you did, great idea!

@jimclark6256 2 жыл бұрын

Very informative, I have learned a great deal form this.

@jeffcanyafixiy 3 жыл бұрын

I own the DeWalt dcs335 use it at work at least a couple times a week. Recently I've discovered it cuts lexan or plexiglass really well. With Covid-19 really had figure out ways to keep staff safe.

@keithwoodcrest 3 жыл бұрын

You said electric chisel and it really made it click in my head as to what this could be used for beyond removing nails and the common tasks. Great name for a band too lol

@goodairin 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the quality overview. I just purchased a Craftsman oscillating tool and had never used one before. Your video gave me important information. You are appreciated!

@tracybrislin 3 жыл бұрын

You are the best Colin! I was thinking about slots recently. You provided the solution! Ill use My Fein oscillating tool now thanks to you!

@ralphlivingston894 3 жыл бұрын

I thought that was great! I have Parkinson’s and using a chisel is… Challenging. I wondered if I could substitute an oscillating tool and you answered my exact question. Once again, thanks for making my woodworking easier and hopefully… Better.

@stephaniegasmalla7568 2 жыл бұрын

Finally something that I have and now I can use it 😌

@bobblack3870 Жыл бұрын

This was a great video. I just bought my tool, and found these ideas very helpful.

@herpderp4908 2 жыл бұрын

as a german i am getting goose bumps when you are introducing yourself

@bazajow 3 жыл бұрын

I am just a diyer from England and a pretty basic one. I have over time learnt an enormous amount from you about how not do it. I have now become quite competent with power tools and my wife is very pleased with the results. Many thanks for simply explaining the basics.

@billytheweasel 3 жыл бұрын

Wait, your wife is pleased with power tools? I, uh -did... nevermind

@bwinston 3 жыл бұрын

I was given one of these a while ago and it's just sat in a box in the shop because I couldn't really think of anything effective to use it for. I may blow the dust off it now! Thanks Colin!

@mikecurtin9831 3 жыл бұрын

This is my experience, too.

@jum5238 3 жыл бұрын

I had never even heard of this tool before a year and a half ago, when I paid a handyman to extend water lines and a sewer line from a laundry room out to the garage. Because it was cramped, I wasn't looking forward to try to use a razor knife to cut the sheetrock. He whips one of these tools out, and makes quick work of the sheetrock, and I'm like "What *IS* *THAT* tool?" He told me what it was, and I ran out and bought one. It sat there collecting dust. Then my neighbor comes over asking for a tool to help with cutting flooring near his tub, and I show him that tool, and he tries it, and he falls in love with it, and HE runs out and buys one. LOL.

@bwinston 3 жыл бұрын

@@jum5238 I think it's one of those things that is super useful but only when it's useful if that makes sense haha

@tombauer5762 3 жыл бұрын

I use mine all the time. Removing a piece of damaged siding is easy. Slide blade between the siding and cut the nails.

@robertnicholson771 3 жыл бұрын

I use mine with the carbide half-moon blade when setting tile. I use it to cut notches in the dried mortar for the leveler- spacers. Works great.

@nja3224 2 жыл бұрын

Just used one for the first time while remodeling my bathroom. It is a must have. So many uses on all sorts of material with the right blade. It’s my new favorite tool.

@deidremaria8910 3 жыл бұрын

You have no idea what you've just done for me... THANK YOU!

@curlytail55 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for introducing me to the multitool which I had no idea about until one was brought in for testing. Your video was so clear for me despite having hearing loss and you have a nice calm presentation.

@t1mb0t 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the new ideas, Colin. I just picked one of these up a few months ago and I use it all the time. I'm not sure how I got by without one before :)

@larrybriggi9898 3 жыл бұрын

Used mine last weekend to cut and old 1.5" copper pipe buried in between the studs under the kitchen sink. Used the sanding pad to clean it up before applying rubber coupling. Thanks for the video to expand our use.

@sarahernandez8766 2 жыл бұрын

‼️Thank you, I just got one, now I know I can use it on more ways than one ‼️

@eckhardtk 2 жыл бұрын

Now that's a cool watch strap!

@ISAACESTEVES 3 жыл бұрын

Best teacher on the internet at this time, thank you for sharing your great knowledge with others, we appreciate the calm and detailed way of your videos. The other videos are very fast and you cannot retain what they are trying to teach.

@mathmadedeadsimple 3 жыл бұрын

"Electric chisel." This was my exact thought when I read that newer brushless models have trivial handling vibration. Been meaning to test out positions for optimal control, but now I don't have to spend time, blades, and wood 🙂. Also great idea with the hard plastic! Solves my other question of how to easily protect surfaces when making flush cuts.

@MrWayneploof 3 жыл бұрын

I bought my oscillating tool over a year ago and maybe used it one time but now maybe I can get more use from it thanks for the video

@LarryBloom 3 жыл бұрын

OMG! I have owned, and used, my oscillating tool for years on construction and demolition tasks, and NEVER thought to use it for some of the things you demo'ed today. Using it to cut down dowels gave me the thought of how much easier it would for cutting off the plugs for pocket screw holes compared to the flush cut Japanese style pull saw I have been using! I also liked the idea of using the thin blister-pack plastic as a surface protector; I usually just use gaffers tape (strong, thin, and residue free adhesives).

@1pcfred 3 жыл бұрын

My flexible flush cut Japanese pull saw trims dowels pretty good. If I'm doing that sort of work I'd never use an oscillating saw in its place.

@lw7967 3 жыл бұрын

I use a Kreg Jig all the time & that is a great idea for cutting off the plugs! Thanks. My old Harbor Freight oscillating tool (Chicago Tools Brand) is about 15 years old & still doing a great job. I am sure it was way less than $20. We use it for cutting out sheet rock, under doorways for flooring and trimming. For as cheap as they are, we all need one! It's not a battery operated one but still worth every penny!

@paulramos6265 Жыл бұрын

I just bought one if these today for doing flooring and modification in my RV . I really enjoyed this video and if gave me an idea for some things to try of my own ! Thank you

@dez5 6 ай бұрын

An eye opener for a tool. Thank you 🙏 Love ❤️

@mikekernjr5121 3 жыл бұрын

It’s a great tool for cutting existing baseboard out when setting new cabinets against the wall. Cuts straight lines like cutting into butter.

@jesshothersall 3 жыл бұрын

Just about to build a fitted wardrobe and need to cut the skirting, your comment has come just in time! Thanks :)

@baconsledge 3 жыл бұрын

Milwaukee Tool’s version is my favorite...it is an amazingly useful tool. Love it for cutting out temporary access holes in drywall. Cordless is worth it for the handiness of using it anywhere. Also used it as mentioned for cutting the tabs on CNC router projects!

@andreacraik9757 Жыл бұрын

Ahhh.... Drill holes! Awesome, I'm restoring, up cycling an old chrome/Formica table. I've been held up on how to put a groove around the outside edge, for the wide chrome edge! This will do the trick.... Drill holes and my oscillation saw.... Thank you!

@JeffreyWillis800 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your video. Wow. I feel like I could learn so much from a teacher like you.

@sergiosotolongo7286 3 жыл бұрын

This is a very underrated tool. It works great where you may need a grinder but you need to be careful. It allows for much more control and precision.

@ypres1917 3 жыл бұрын

I just bought my first oscillating tool (Rockwell), good instruction and some nice tips here, thanks for posting!

@AndreiIR000 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice tip with the plastic that prevents marring the wood!!! Thanks!

@ToddfromCalifornia 3 жыл бұрын

Good tips I recently bought one to under cut door jams for wood flooring but now I have other uses thanks

@LAP1050 3 жыл бұрын

Mr. Libowski, Another set of good tips. The one using the plastic wrapping to protect surfaces is a real useful one. 👍 Thanks for sharing

@jposton5235 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I’m building my tool kit slowly so I have had to make do with few tools. This was super helpful.

@sixty7sassyGirl 2 жыл бұрын

As a newbie to home remodeling and repair and unfamiliar with many of tool operation thank you for your insight to using this tool in a way I have not seen demonstrated. I especially appreciate the short overview about the difference in wood cutting blade vs metal blade vs metal wood combo blade and how each cuts and why you will want to be sure to use the correct blade for the job. 👍

@bc8968 3 жыл бұрын

An excellent way to describe it-automatic chisel. I had a root embedded in several pvc pipes recently, tried hard not to cut the pvc and yet get rid of the root. Would have been a great alternative choice to cut precisely around the pvc. Thanks Collin

@minicooperusaf4624 3 жыл бұрын

I got one for Christmas, have yet to use . Thanks for the video!

@rodneym1390 Жыл бұрын

Very good video. Straight to the point, easy to understand, and realistic use examples. Thanks!

@ingotdearth Жыл бұрын

Thanks, man! Never thought of that as an electric chisel before, nor knew about the angle change... just got one of these tools and now I have some other ideas of how to use it.

@denniswhite166 3 жыл бұрын

After un-bolting and removing a railing on my front porch I had four imbedded bolts protruding from the cement that had to be removed. Not wanting to mar the cement finish using a torch or reciprocating saw I purchased an Oscillating Tool from Harbor Freight (about $15). It did a quick and easy job of removing them. That was 5 years ago and I haven't used that tool since then. To me it was worth the $15 even if I never use it again. But like my Dad always said "You have to have the right tool for the job". Thanks Colin for showing us what other uses this tool is good for.

@jamesanthony8438 3 жыл бұрын

Bought mine for a specific job, too (walmart's Hyper Tough version of it). I break it out now and then when I'm bored because sometimes It's just fun to whittle on scraps with it. =)

@MK-lh3xd 2 жыл бұрын

I know this is an old post. Just curious. Could you not have simply used a hacksaw?

@denniswhite166 2 жыл бұрын

@@MK-lh3xd I wanted the bolts flush to the cement floor and leave no marring on the floor. So a hacksaw wouldn't have been able to do that. Also Just using a hacksaw blade would have marred the cement. My original post was 1 year ago and I still haven't used my Oscillating Tool since that first time.

@MK-lh3xd 2 жыл бұрын

@@denniswhite166 Makes sense. Thanks for replying.

@FieldGuidetoDIY 3 жыл бұрын

Great tips as usual Colin. I especially liked the cardboard or packaging to protect wood.

@jacksilverblue 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! During an electronic door lock installation it was necessary to chisel into the wood to allow proper bolt operation, this video quickly came to mind and thus another job well done. Cheers!!

@MCsCreations 3 жыл бұрын

Really great tips, Colin! Thanks a lot! 😃 Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

@brettbarager9101 2 жыл бұрын

I have been using mine for years and it is so handy for so many things . . . Even though I'm well aware that the blade angle can be adjusted . . . I never actually thought of it! Loved the demo. Duh me!

@mammothfilms 3 жыл бұрын

Glad I watched this. I found one of those adapter plates on the floor the other day and had no idea what it was for. It must’ve fallen out when I was unboxing my fairly new oscillating tool.

@PIANOSTYLE100 3 жыл бұрын

I have limited storage space so I have temporarary/ permanen drawer. I have large pull out drawer. I store things that are unique. That has saved me stopping projectd. Things like cement chissels, funnels,electronic torque wrenches. At any given time I have.probabaly a.hundred things. This also stops things from getting thrown away.

@mrwarlock5070 3 жыл бұрын

Its a fantastic tool to have if you're fitting laminate flooring, I actually bought mine to undercut door frames and skirting boards that I could not remove so the flooring would go under, and it worked a treat.

@joebrown1382 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent use of this tool. My floor tile installer had a dedicated circular saw for this purpose but the oscillating tool would do a perfect job. Shim it up with a piece of 1/4 inch ply & it would cut the proper spacing.

@mrwarlock5070 3 жыл бұрын

@@joebrown1382 exactly, I just used an off cut of the flooring and it worked a treat.

@kinkjarfold3816 3 жыл бұрын

Ditto. I bought mine years ago and have installed several floors using it to undercut jambs and such. I've still got the same original blade which I file teeth into when dull.

@joebrown1382 3 жыл бұрын

@@mrwarlock5070 Yes good enough. My installer had a dull blade from cutting the nails in the jack stud.

@harryw9207 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for another great video. I have seen but never used one, but now I think I'll have to start pricing them out.

@georgeburns7251 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I bought one two years ago and haven't used it since. Forgot that I even had it. I think I'll try to find some uses for it.

@ryanelliot5225 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, those tools are jack of all trades

@spursrulelondon 3 жыл бұрын

this video has been brilliant for me. thank you.

@martinschulz9381 Жыл бұрын

I saw a millwright at work using one of these yesterday...pretty amazing tool for just about any trade.

@johntomasik1555 3 жыл бұрын

Once again I always run across at least one tip that's useful in your vids. My only question is who are the people who give your vids a thumbs down? For the life of me, I can't figure out why.

@t1n4444 3 жыл бұрын

Thumbs down most likely from folks who got the "suggestion" from a YT algorithm but are simply not into homebuilding/woodworking/DIY videos. "Thumbs down" can help YT in not suggesting this type of video in future. I don't think it's "personal antipathy" towards your man. Just consider YT survives on advertising and the greater exposure to an advert might, possibly, result in increased sales of "whatever". After all you might see something you had "absolutely" no idea you "absolutely" needed to make your existence on the planet "absolutely" perfect.

@jesshothersall 3 жыл бұрын

@@t1n4444 Yup, multitool, saw one on video accidentally the other day, and after then watching a few videos including this one, am about to buy one, as have no idea how I've done without it all these years... :)

@MM-ks7vs 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks ! Very good information concerning my Fein oscilating tool!

@jimmowers7675 3 жыл бұрын

Good morning. Good idea, I never thought about that, and I have used mine may times. Thanks.

@gregkimura5906 3 жыл бұрын

Great tips on another use for my osc tool! Thanks for sharing.

@erkeltree 3 жыл бұрын

I use mine for sanding hard to get at small areas, works better than any thing else I have tried.

@APJardine 3 жыл бұрын

I love my oscillating tool - uses it for heaps of things inc sanding, and cutting plasterboard but plunge cutting second fix mostly. I can cut a very accurate 45 degree lap joint on existing skirting board for example by cutting a 45 degree block, placing it against the skirting and laying the blade of the tool against the block.

@Lazarus-aap 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video! I have this tool, but I never use it, because I couldn't really find a use for it... Now I will definitely give it another try!

@rawalz1 3 жыл бұрын

I use my oscillating tool everyday. Great video thanks for sharing

@terrijefferson2962 2 жыл бұрын

This worked out perfectly for me! i need to cut a slit into a piece of wood so I could insert a sign into it and I did it exactly as you showed! Thank you!

@Sulkanator 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent as always, Colin.

@Mazalgn9 3 жыл бұрын

Use one everyday, I love these tools

@johnmitchelljr 4 ай бұрын

Good video, plastic sheet great idea. Thank you.

@HotRod751717 2 жыл бұрын

Very informative video! I will using mine for the first time and will be cutting out a small area of water damaged wood on my house directly over my head. Thanks to your explanations I'll be able to take on that task soon. Thank you!

@peterdejoseph5197 2 жыл бұрын

I've been doing this for years and years. Back to the corded ones. But good video

@secondaccount6716 2 жыл бұрын

never done any woodwork, but i needed to cut some grooves in wood. you have shown me how. well done :D

@haynesis 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so so much

@michaellee8815 2 жыл бұрын

This video was perfect. Informative and no bloated extra nonsense subbed!

@fredkeogh9035 Жыл бұрын

Yes thank you for a very honest video, I will always check out u tube for interesting tips like yours, here in the uk there is very little on the TV stations giving such useful information.

@shaynecarter-murray3127 3 жыл бұрын

Neat. I've always wondered what these were good for, and I just got a new tool set that included one. I had figured it would be must like the included flashlight and just sit on the shelf, but now I figure I'll get a lot of use out of it. Cutting slots looks easy with it.

@ashagon 3 жыл бұрын

Good video, I forget I even have one of these tools. I am going to start using it again.

@carlosromo2346 3 жыл бұрын

Thankyou very much

@lanebrandon8825 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for a very useful video

@IsaKocoglu 3 жыл бұрын

Good on ya Colin! Thank you for the advices you share with us.

@amybrooke2467 3 жыл бұрын

I love this wood working book *TopFineWoodworking. Com* . A few of the topics talked about in the book include wood working strategies, explanation on the development cycles of trees, and various lumber characteristics that craftsmen favor. I also provided my father another copy.