Impressed with Oscillating Multi-Tool

I acquired most my tools in my 20s and 30s.   I added a few in my 40s and have been set since then.  Or so I thought.

Recently,  we purchased a TV/Entertainment stand.  I needed to cut out part of the back panels to fit in our CD player, which was slightly deeper than the entertainment stand. I thought about how I would do it with my corded tools, such as a drill and jigsaw.  It was a tight fit, which was made more difficult with a electric cord.   Also, it would be tough to cut straight lines.

My neighbor let me a corded oscillating tool for casts, after I discussed the idea of using a reciprocating saw.  He thought the panel might be too thin and vibrate too much with a reciprocating saw.   Then, after explaining what I wanted to do, the furniture company lent me a battery operated oscillating multi-tool to use for cutting out the back panel.  I used it to easily cut out the 95% pre-cut panels in the back.   To do the big cut out, I bought a half moon blade that would cut flush to the bottom.  On benefit of the half moon blade was it allowed easy cutting of straight lines.

I was impressed and decided to shop for the tool.  Luckily for me, there were several DEWALT multi-tool packages on sale for about 1/2 off at several home improvement stores. I decided to buy one and add it to my collection of useful do-it-yourself tools.

Disclosure:  No compensation was received from DEWALT for this post.

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