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Milwaukee Tool; Efforts To Support Trades Development
Milwaukee's commitment starts in the classroom and extends to the jobsite, equipping the next generation of trade professionals to lead. We support 650+ training centers with tools, curriculum, and safety programs
that mirror real-world conditions. Over 15,000 apprentices — including thousands of veterans — are backed annually. We donate $4M+ in tools and train 100K+ workers each year through Construction
Safety Week and our Safety Summit.
Milwaukee Tool; Efforts To Support Trades Development
Milwaukee's commitment starts in the classroom and extends to the jobsite, equipping the next generation of trade professionals to lead. We support 650+ training centers with tools, curriculum, and safety programs
that mirror real-world conditions. Over 15,000 apprentices — including thousands of veterans — are backed annually. We donate $4M+ in tools and train 100K+ workers each year through Construction
Safety Week and our Safety Summit.


![Best Oscillating Multi Tool
Best Cordless Oscillating Multi-Tool | Head-to-Head Test 2026
The Tool Lab looked at fifteen major brands of multi-tools and carefully planned a range of uniquely crafted tests to determine which one was the Best cordless Oscillating Multi-tool.
0:00 Intro
1:08 Test Rig
2:42 Blades
5:08 Plywood Performance
6:18 Nail Embedded Performance
7:34 Features and Ergo
11:19 History of the OMT/Fein -
19:04 Vibration
20:36 Weight
21:34 Noise
22:22 Price
23:29 Best Overall
24:53 Best Value
26:09 Outro
Evaluation Criteria & Categories
To determine the Overall Best Cordless Multi-Tool, our team conducted a comprehensive evaluation and each tool was ranked individually to provide a data-backed comparison of how these machines handle real-world jobsite demands:
Performance (Power & Speed): Using cutting speed through both nail-embedded wood, and 10-ply Cherry plywood as our primary metric, we measured the raw performance and motor strength of each saw.
Features: This category involved a head-to-head comparison of onboard technology, specialized settings, and physical specifications.
Ergonomics: Recognizing that comfort is king for pros, we evaluated grip, balance, and general functionality during use.
Vibration: We analyzed how much chatter and feedback reached the users hands during high-speed testing.
Weight: Bare Tool Weight without battery
Noise: We measured no-load decibels
Price: We tracked the as-tested online pricing at the time of publication to ensure an updated look at the investment required.
Best Value: We identify the sweet spot tool—the one that delivers high performance and solid results without breaking the bank.Cordless Oscillating
Mulit-Tool Specifications
Bosch — GOP18V-40N
8,000–20,000 OPM
Oscillation angle: 3.4°
Voltage: 18V
Weight: ~2.75 lb
Blade interface: Starlock
DEWALT — DCS354
0–20,000 OPM
Oscillation angle: 3.2°
Voltage: 20V Max
Weight: ~2.25 lb
Blade interface: Universal
DEWALT— DCS359 [Early Release Model Launch date is August 1st 2026.]
0–20,000 OPM
Oscillation angle: 4.2°
Voltage: 20V class
Weight: ~2.85 lb
Blade interface: Universal
Festool — OSC 18 E-Basic
10,000–19,500 OPM
Oscillation angle: 2.0°
Voltage: 18V
Weight: ~2.55 lb
Blade interface: StarlockMax
Fein — AMM 700
10,000–19,500 OPM
Oscillation angle: 4.0°
Voltage: 18V
Weight: ~2.8 lb
Blade interface: StarlockMax
FLEX — FX4111-Z
10,000–20,000 OPM
Oscillation angle: 3.6°
Voltage: 24V
Weight: ~3.5 lb
Blade interface: Starlock
Hilti — SMT 6-22
10,000–20,000 OPM
Oscillation angle: 4.0°
Voltage: 22V
Weight: ~3.15 lb
Blade interface: StarlockMax
Kreg — KPTMT100A
10,000–20,000 OPM
Oscillation angle: ~3.0°
Voltage: 120V (corded)
Weight: ~2.65 lb
Blade interface: Universal
Makita 18V — XMT04Z
6,000–20,000 OPM
Oscillation angle: 3.2°
Voltage: 18V
Weight: ~3.05 lb
Blade interface: Universal
Makita 40V — GMT01Z
10,000–20,000 OPM
Oscillation angle: 3.6°
Voltage: 40V Max
Weight: ~3.05 lb
Blade interface: StarlockMax
Metabo HPT 18V — CV18DAQ4M
6,000–20,000 OPM
Oscillation angle: 3.6°
Voltage: 18V
Weight: ~2.4 lb
Blade interface: Universal
Milwaukee — 2836-20
10,000–20,000 OPM
Oscillation angle: 4.2°
Voltage: 18V
Weight: ~2.7 lb
Blade interface: Starlock
Ridgid — R86242B
10,000–20,000 OPM
Oscillation angle: 3.6°
Voltage: 18V
Weight: ~2.2 lb
Blade interface: Universal
Ryobi — PBLMT51B
10,000–20,000 OPM
Oscillation angle: ~3.8°
Voltage: 18V
Weight: ~2.1 lb
Blade interface: Universal
Skil — 0s5920b
11,000–20,000 OPM
Oscillation angle: ~3.0°
Voltage: 120V (corded)
Weight: ~1.8 lb
Blade interface: Universal Best Oscillating Multi Tool](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/uJBe4JYHHWA/mqdefault.jpg)







