The 'recent' Fein OMTs are supposed to have some vibration-reduction design in them, and the 'recent' Bosch OMTs as well (but not quite as smooth/good as the Fein's). There are other brand names that make OMTs that are 'good' (various levels of 'good' in there too), but Fein and Bosch are the top tier. Their 'recent' (a few years ago by now) change to the yet-another-blade-mounting-system of Starlock actually works well. The two 'best' names in OMT would be Fein and then Bosch. And the blade screw always seemed to loosen up at least somewhat during the limited use I did with the tool. It works, both the tool and to do the job/task, but is annoying to me. It's a pain.), it gets HOT pretty quickly (the tool, not just the blade) and did I mention that it is LOUD? I have one, used it a few times, was/am annoyed with it. HF- basic tool is LOUD, buzzy (hands will go numb in about 5 minute of use), needs three hands to change a blade (one to hold the hex key used to remove the mounting screw, one to hold the tool, and one to hold whatever. (copied from one of my previous posts about OMTs) I suspect that there are differences in the 'character' of the noise between various models of oscillating multi-tools. For example, I've never been bothered by the 'scratching fingernails on a blackboard' sound, but it drives others up the wall. Noise can be very complex, with all kinds of superimposed patterns, harmonics, etc. Some noises are distinctly more unpleasant or irritating than others, which is not always a factor of loudness. Can't recall the model.XR, maybe?Īs to noise, besides the actual 'measured' noise level of a tool, there is also a 'subjective' component to noise. I also have a newer corded DeWalt, which I like quite well. It could be worth fixing, depending on replacement part cost, etc. I might tear into it one of these evenings and see what let go. It recently gave up the ghost quite suddenly with a nasty grinding and rattling sound, but I used it hard for years so that's not saying anything against Bosch. I have an older Bosch cordless, without the quick-change feature.

Changing blade on milwaukee multi tool