We’ll know for sure once the tool starts to ship. If Dewalt engineers managed to shave down the width of the tool around the trigger switch, it might even be more comfortable than their 20V Max tools. #DEWALT 20V MULTI TOOL MOVIE#If we magnify and enhance the image – insert spy movie sound effects – we can see that the hand and finger positions are indeed designed to be shifted upwards compared to the 20V Max models. One of the product images shows the Xtreme 12V Max OMT being used to cut a PVC pipe. So while I am a little concerned about the shortened main grip area, I don’t think it will present any issues. What I found is that the girth of the 20V Max tool creates some discomfort – which isn’t a big deal as I assume the Xtreme 12V Max tool is smaller – and that the on/off lock, which is used to prevent unintentional activation, is the bigger issue.Īs shown in the images of the 12V Max tool, the on/off lock is positioned ahead of the trigger switch, and so it shouldn’t get in the way of my hand. I attempted to simulate the Xtreme 12V Max-type of hand grip with my recently purchased 20V Max XR 3-speed model. With this Xtreme 12V Max model, it looks like my pointer will rest on the top part of the trigger switch, and my middle finger on the rounded part. When using Dewalt 20V Max oscillating tools, my hand wraps around the grip, with my pointer finger aligned with the rounded part of the trigger switch. Still, it looks like they changed the hand grip positioning quite a bit with this tool. I find Dewalt Xtreme 12V Max power tools to be very comfortable to hold and use, and I am sure that Dewalt tested the ergonomics of this new OMT with a broad user group. #DEWALT 20V MULTI TOOL SERIES#You can get this in Dewalt’s 20V Max XR brushless 3-speed oscillating multi-tool.ĭewalt’s 20V Max Atomic series brushless oscillating multi-tool, DCS354, also only has a variable speed trigger, and plenty of users have been perfectly satisfied with this. However, it can be difficult to hold the tool at a lower speed for sustained periods a variable speed dial with on/off switch would be much easier for lower speed operations.Ī variable speed trigger and speed range dial provide the best of both worlds. Same tool-free blade change as other Dewalt OMTsĪ variable speed trigger is one of the best features in Dewalt’s cordless oscillating multi-tools.Price: $129 for the bare tool, $159 for the kit The kit comes with (2) blades, a charger, (1) 3.0Ah battery, a tool bag, and a universal adapter. The new Xtreme SubCompact multi-tool will be available as a bare tool, DCS353B, or in a kit, DCS353G1. The 20V Max XR model, DCS356, tops out at 20,000 OPM. The Xtreme 12V Max OMT matches the 18,000 OPM top speed of the 20V Max Atomic model, DCS354. The geometry is different, such as at the front of the tool, and the Xtreme OMT also appears to have a smaller trigger switch, as well as a smaller main grip area. (Scale is not exact.)Ĭompared to the 20V Max XR brushless oscillating multi-tool, model DCS356, the Xtreme model appears to be a little more compact. Dewalt Xtreme 12V Max oscillating multi-tool (top) compared to the 20V Max XR model (bottom). The Dewalt Xtreme brushless OMT looks to work with all of the same accessories one might use with a 18V/20V Max or corded tool.ĭewalt depicts the new Xtreme OMT being used for the same sorts of cutting, sanding, and scraping tasks as their 20V Max and corded tools.
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