![]() We’ve seen better ways of securing the bolt, but it does work and we encountered no problems in the time we used the Multi-Tool. Craftsman includes a small rubber o-ring that keeps the washer secured to the top of the flange bolt. From what we could tell each of the raised locking pins has a slight lip, which grabs the accessory when placed flat onto the drive shaft. It is designed in such as way as to hold the accessory in place while you secure the flange bolt and integrated washer. We found the accessory system of the Craftsman to be pretty easy to use. This holds the blades or sanding attachment secure during use so it doesn’t slip and allows precise control over the angle of the accessory.Īuthor’s Note: According to one Craftsman Product Manager, the company is looking to bring around a dozen new accessories to market quickly and is aware that this is an important need with respect to this tool. Each accessory has a unique central flange that allows it be placed in any position within the 360 degree radius in 30-degree increments. It also comes with a hardened steel scraper blade, carbide circular adhesive removal blade (for grout removal), carbide triangular rasp, and a steel high speed circular saw blade. The Wood & Metal blade comes with laser etched markings for depth – a nice feature that we learned to appreciate in oscillating multi-tools. Like most other tools it comes with a combination Wood & Metal blade (more on this below) and an assortment of sanding pads that fit onto the hook & loop pad. The Nextec 12V Multi-Tool comes with a nice assortment of accessories. Motor speed, lack of speed control, battery life and weight are only some of the differences, not to mention the presence of a dust collection system on the Nextec model. While the Nextec Multi-tool is cordless like the Bosch PS40-2A, we don’t feel that it is based on the same platform. On the front of the tool is a single LED bulb that angles down to illuminate the work area – an excellent addition for this type of tool and unique among all the different models we’ve tested. Since there is no speed adjustment (an odd oversight or cost-cutting measure) the tool always operates at 15,000 OPM (oscillations per minute) making it about 3/4 as fast as most of the other tools on the market, which typically work at ~20,000 OPM. It’s easy to operate and fits nicely under the thumb. You activate the tool by using the large red switch on the topside of the Multi-Tool. In our opinion this dramatically reduces the convenience of the bag and we’d recommend purchasing a standard mini tool pouch to replace what Craftsman has provided. The bag does have elastic and hook and loop straps to secure the tool and accessories. Rather than a bag or molded case, Craftsman has provided a smallish flat zippered pouch that cannot fit the tool (as designed) without first removing any accessory that might be attached. Once we opened it up, however, we were somewhat disappointed in the provided case. The tool came boxed in an impressive retail package. The grip seems secure and I don’t expect the tool to slip, either when used with greasy or gloved hands. This body is wrapped, in part, with a soft-grip handle that allows easy handling with either one or two hands. It does not store any personal data.The first thing we noted about the Craftsman Multi-Tool is that it encloses the gear housing with the same one-piece plastic housing as the rest of the tool – a departure from most of the competition, and similar to another popular cordless multi-tool we tested this month. The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly.
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