Good camera work, zooming in well.

This is the most valuable tool you don’t know you need until you have one! Thanks for all the tips and the valuable reminder!

@markskeldon1347

Жыл бұрын

First time my buddy said try it out I thought he was suggesting the use of a toy. Now its one of my favorites to tackle difficult tasks.

I didn't know about sharpening dull blades. 👍 Great tip. 8/22/2023

The panels at the bottom of my 40 year old garage door were rotting out from water damage. I thought about getting a new door, but the price was a little high, so I bought some thin plywood and small quarter round molding. Using my new Multi-Tool, I removed the old quarter round with ease, cut the miters for the corners and installed new panels. Took a good part of a Saturday but saved a bunch of money. An excellent tool to have around.

Resharpening blades: Use a felt tip marker (Sharpie) to color all the teeth first, that will let you see both if you have missed any teeth and if you have cut the 'V' evenly. A lot of steel triangular files these days are cr@p (soft or too hard, missing teeth etc), consider a small diamond coated file instead, they cut on both the push and pull stokes and will even sharpen carbide at least a few times - you can get them in sets of several shapes most places and some dealers have slightly larger triangular files as singles.

@normandhalv

2 жыл бұрын

Smart 👍👍👍👍👍

@siulseyer8053

2 жыл бұрын

Great idea. I do that when sharpening knives. Howdy from the great Republic of Texas

@huejanus5505

2 жыл бұрын

They also make silver and gold coloured sharpies. A must for marking darker coloured blades and things.

@Mrbobinge

Жыл бұрын

@@huejanus5505 The answer to a prayer. Thanks.

@raymondtse1

Жыл бұрын

Is diamond coated file expensive?

When filing those oscillating blades, the lower you set the blade in the vice, the more effective the filing will be. When the blade is high up, it tends to vibrate from the file teeth and therefore absorb the energy. If you clamp the blade lower, the blade will be more stiff and therefore will not "give" as much when the serrations of the file pass over it.

@nathanmitchell4839

2 жыл бұрын

Those Japanese style oscillating blades can be sharpened with a file too many people say they can't but all you have to do it put the file diagonal to match the grind I don't see why people have trouble.

@WilliamTythas

2 жыл бұрын

using a diamond file works great too and less vibration

@markbouldin6513

2 жыл бұрын

Couldn't agree more and less of that unnerving sound it makes....... Overall good information from this gentleman's video......

@robira1313

Жыл бұрын

@@nathanmitchell4839 - Good point Nathan, but please use punctuation.

@kevinklei3005

8 ай бұрын

GodsMan 500 You are 110% correct this blade is set too high and the vibration is not acceptable . This is from a retired toolmaker from Australia

I recently discovered a new use for my multi-tool which has revolutionised one aspect of my hobby, and that is foam cutting. I use EPO and EPP foam in model aircraft and knife cutting being the traditional option always left a less than perfect surface and inaccurate angles. I then tried using the multi tool with a non serrated knife blade which worked but galled the foam due to localised heat build up, so I then tried spritzing the cut with soapy water (dishwashing detergent) and was rewarded with perfect smooth clean cuts. I also found similar results with several other plastics, the soapy water lubricates and cools the knife edge and gives fast clean progress with amazing results, even following curves and contours can give a factory moulded finish. It just added yet another use to this versatile tools long list. Cheers.

@xxsasukexx3000

6 ай бұрын

😅😊😮

Thanks! I've been restoring a 1930's radio cabinet with lots of curved surfaces and that sanding block idea with the wood dowel saved me TONS of time

The sharpening instructions I like, Colin. As far as sanding an internal radius is concerned, not only does a bit of abrasive paper wrapped around my finger save time, it also gives me a better feel for the work. The picture frame; I could probably do as good a job with a 32mm chisel in the time it takes for you to set up your tool and jigs. Having said that, I've learnt a helluva lot from your tips, so please keep 'em coming. 😊👍

instead of cutting the dowel in half use the blade to cut a slot then you have a completely round sanding drum

Kool tool tricks. Thank you.

My multi tool goes with me to every job . As the name implies,it can do so many things. Every tip expands its use.

Love the sanding inside a curve trick.

I put a toothbrush end on one of the tools to clean grout with

@CeeJayThe13th

2 жыл бұрын

I do that for my dental hygiene routine

Great information Sir!

Great idea to sand the inside of a circle with a modified multitool!

I clicked on your video from all the selections because of the thumbnail. Made me laugh. I have one of these tools and you just broadened my horizons with your jigs, etc. Thanks for taking the time to teach us!!!

Now I need this tool. I can think of so many jobs over the years that this tool would have been invaluable. Thanks for posting!

I never knew how much i needed one of these until i bought one and its now one of my most used tools

Great tips!! Thank you

Good tips. Thank you.

Thanks for the tool tricks, on a Oscillating tool !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Nice video! I think the multi-tool is highly undervalued. I use mine for wood carving and sculpting all the time. Can I suggest an alternative to the dowel though? Wood on wood can cause dents and other issues. If you swap the dowel for a cork, cut that in half and all the same steps, you can get a great smooth finish without any accessory damage

Just helped my son refinish his hardwood floors and the triangular head was GREAT for sanding into the corners!

2:31 Filing 101: Start the stroke from the very tip of the file where it has no teeth, that way you build up momentum before the teeth start digging in, making it easier to get it going. Also, I like to put my left thumb (I'm right-handed) on the tip of the file pointed in the feed direction, that gives better control over the stroke. The less of the blade you have above the clamping blocks, the better. The blade is quite thin, and flexing is your enemy when filing. Make sure there is as little possibility for flexing as possible. Oh, did I mention that I'm a trained fitter...? ;)

@ianbelletti6241

2 жыл бұрын

Flexing wasn't his problem in the video. His vice wasn't properly mounted. You can see the vice rock every file stroke.

@brianwalker1933

2 жыл бұрын

I knew you were probably a Fitter (as l am) just by reading your first paragraph…l use the exact same method as you do…😊👍👍

Great tips 👍👍

Excellent tips and tricks today Colin! I have one of those tools and it does come in handy. Now I have even more ways to utilize it in the shop! Thanks.....👍😉👏

I love that tool! I bought it to scrape glue off of a concrete floor but it works awesome cutting PVC pipe, drywall, wood shims, dowel plugs, the list goes on and on. My favorite is trimming door casing when installing new flooring. Now I have more uses. I did not know they made sanding attachments.

@jessicaauten4428

2 жыл бұрын

U. ⁶

@timexironman1

2 жыл бұрын

I need something for that! How did that work?

@timexironman1

2 жыл бұрын

The concrete floor, I mean.

@warrenscorner

2 жыл бұрын

@@timexironman1 it worked great! It’s a small blade so it was very time consuming.

@kellyvcraig

2 жыл бұрын

I went to a Dollar Store and bought a bunch of putty knives, removed the handles, then drilled holes in the metal so they'd fit the Multimaster. They were a fraction of the price of the store bought version for the tool.

Excellent tip! I can't believe I didn't think of just resharpening the steel blades.

I love my oscillating tool.

I purchased one the other week to do one job. Then I put it away. After this it's coming back out to play. Thanks Colin

I needed to cut some molding on a wall base. A vertical (new door frame) would bump against it. With careful measuring I found where the cut needed to be. As Colin pointed out, the vibration makes it difficult to cut a perfect line. For a guide, I simply carefully scored a line with a utility knife. The multi tool nicely rode inside the score line. So my tip, when you can't easily create a makeshift fence, like Colin did on the picture frame, score a line to follow.

This is very useful, thanks!

One of my favorite shop tools.

I would just like to say that I've been a tool and mould maker all my life and I've never used a file in this way, I always put the pressure on the forward stroke to cut then come back dragging the file lightly on the workpiece so as to clear the swarf from the groves, in this way the groves don't get blocked up you don't have to reline your position if your doing accurate filing.

@jwilsonhandmadeknives2760

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely agree. The "file in one direction" advice we all got growing up is terrible advice. It doesn't really matter for a job like sharpening a $10 blade, but by never picking up the file you are able to maintain the precise angle you want, which you will never accomplish by picking up the file on every stroke. Files are wear items. Why people are deathly afraid of dulling a file is a mystery to me. My time costs more than a mountain of files.

I have a bag for one multi tool that’s full of dulled blades and a box for another one full of the same…I don’t know why I never thought of the three sided file to sharpen the damn things. I’m glad I never threw out the old blades! I’m headed out to the shop to bring these things back to life! Thanks!

Love the planes rack hanging on the right side.😍

I liked the idea for the concave convex sanding block and I can't wait for the day that my products are on the market as my system will outperform the multitool.

Gave you a thumbs up. Actually taught me a trick I didn't know.

Great information....Thank you for sharing your knowledge

What great Ideas and information to help a newbie owner of an oscillating tool ! Thank You.

That tool is incredibly versatile, I love it!!!!!

You can also use the green scotch brite pads with the hook and loop sanding pad

I use mine in place of a Flush Cut Saw for trimming my dowels on Kreg joinery. Works great. Just go slowly.

Great video, your a gentleman, and scholar.

Exposing less of the blade will reduce vibration. Taper files have a smooth part at the tip which will allow you to start the forward stoke without binding.

I just keep learning new woodworking ideas from you.Keep up the great work. Thank you.

Still learning, but many different ways to use the oscillating tool Thank you.

Very good video especially the sharpening! Thank you🐈🐕😍

Very good tips and info, thanks.

Norman Makio Watched ur video on sanding pad with oscillating multitool, well, I remember I had such a thing that came with a Makita multitool urchaed several years ago. I had a craftsman vibrating mouse way back when and it vibrated vigilantly so I expected this to be the same. To my surprise, it was fantastic . . . almost no vibration, smooth action, quick and precision cuts. I actually enjoyed the sanding experience, thank you Colin Knecht!

Favorite tool. Good tips. Thanks!

Top Man!. Good video and some brilliant little tips. Thanks

Cracking tips Colin!👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍😎😎

In 3-minutes-flat your how-to, showed me two solutions. How to sand 4x10mm open ended slots. Accurately. Adhesived sander on a blade, guided by your neat made-up jig. Voila. Thanks muchly.

Brilliant! Thank you!

Thanks for your advice.

Amazing I have a job removing chair rail, thank you very much for the tip with the veneer piece👍

I was doing some remodelling in my house. Apparently the trim guys got there before the flooring guys. All the baseboards were nailed below the flooring. Thank God for my multitool being able to cut those nails off.

Great video Awesome I did not know I could resharpen the blade Thanks for sharing!!👍👍

Great video, thanks for the tips

Nice tip. Got to get a oscillating multi tool now. This will be my next power tool for sure.

Dude!?! Great ideas! Thanks much!

Love your videos! I never thought of attaching a half dowel to a multi tool blade to sand a groove or circle. Excellent idea! When you were filing you said a file only cuts in one direction. You were correct for the type of file you used. There are also "double cut" files with diagonal teeth in both directions which cut when pushing and pulling. Thanks for creating excellent videos!

Nice video!! I’ve been wanting an oscillating tool for a while now. Thank you.

Great ideas for the multi tool.

Thanks, you gave me one tip I can really use.

Great video Colin. Learned a few new things.

Hello from utah,Sir i have to tell you thanks for all the videos you make ,i love wood working and carving ,thanks for the tips

Great ideas. I have found that a Dremel thin diamond disk is really a quick way to re-sharpen multi-tool blades. Since it is so thin, you can get into the worn out blade and make near instant new teeth. And so I haven't bought any new blades in years now...

Thanks' for all the good info Colin.

Hi Colin,,, That was great,,, I recently purchased a multitool and its been a great investment so far,,, Your tips and tricks are so helpful,,, I always watch them,,, Thank you,,,, Have a great day.

@vashon100

Жыл бұрын

Why all the commas,,,,,,,,

Very great tips, I just purchased this tool three months ago.

Thanks for this. Will use your last tip to square off a routed t track groove.

Great tips on using a Multi Tool! Well done!

Using these tools with a fence (given their flat bottom) opens up all kinds of uses.

MUST HAVE TOOL

I have one of those and never thought of using it in a few of the ways you shared. Love that i can sharpen the blade, always thought i just needed to replace. Thanks

@halledwardb

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, just look at the new blade prices. Crazy!

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

It looks to me like it would be good for shaking little bottles of paint. There should certainly be a good way of attaching it... maybe even just tape, for the short time it would be needed.

@robira1313

Жыл бұрын

You silly goose.

Thank you for the tips, I really appreciate it sir.

My cousin and I were converting my detached garage into an apartment for my mom. Man I used my multi tool for almost all of the demo, a lot through the actual construction and a ton again during the finishing stage. Don’t get me wrong, I am surgical with that thing! My cousin calls it my vibrator because of how much I enjoyed using it! Ha. One of the days when we just started and were doing the demo my uncle came over and brought up the point “could you imagine doing demo without that vibrator? Like that thing does it all and works for everything. How did they do it back in the day before vibrators?!?” By far the best tool ever! And I agree keep sharpening those blades and you can do some real magic with a multi tool!!

My Wife steals my multitool on a regular Basis and a 150 grit paper to exfoliate and smooth The Callouses on her Feet. She did it for Me one Day, and It Feels wonderful once you get used to your Teeth Tickling!!

When I laid my wood floors and new baseboards I reluctantly bought an oscillating tool for the door jambs. I have Milwaukee tools already so you're holding the EXACT tool I bought for $69 with no batteries. Oh let me tell you - it made everything EASY!!!! Thank you for your tips!!

I use mine with a old blade to get out weeds from my patio works great

Really love the tip on the hook and loop glued to the dowel !!!! Awesome !@

Thanks EXCELLENT tips!! G

all tips are great but that tip at 10:57 is fantastic.. squaring off a round corner by using a straight edge. Will definitely use that idea. Thanks for taking the time to make these YT videos

Thank you for the video

I like the "buy the super cheap bag of blades and dispose of them" method of sharpening.

Interesting, Thank you.

Great info, thanks for sharing!

Great tips!!! 👍👍👍👍👍

Happy New Year, Colin! Great advice. I'm going to put it to use. 👍 😊❤

As long as Fein had the patent on this device, they were only interested in industrial applications, but there are many more applications waiting to be discovered. It can be used in some processes that require a vibrator, like in mining where you want to separate the heavies (dense materials) from the fines. It can probably be used in Biology, like for sowing seeds for example. Get one, and put your imagination to work!

Cool watch. Never noticed it before.

Thanks for sharing your thoughts and this video. Generally Great review for me however picked some new information as well. Appreciate your experiences especially sharpening concepts.

Thanks that's really helpful 😊

Also work great for cutting large mortises

Gracias Colin. Saludos desde Monterrey México