Oscillating Tool Blades
Oscillating Multi-Tool Blades for Cutting
Oscillating tool blades can handle jobs where a full-size saw will not fit and a hand tool takes too long. An oscillating multi-tool is designed for flush trim work, tight corner cuts, plunge cuts, removing grout between tile joints, and more. It cuts at a fast speed without spinning and rotates side to side to ensure that you can cut safely near walls, into corners, and between different materials without changing tools halfway through the job.
Multi-tool cutting blades are factory-configured to cut specific materials. Wood blades cut clean through framing lumber, subfloor, and trim. Metal blades cut nails, screws, thin sheet stock, and pipe. Masonry blades cut grout, thin set, and tile adhesive. Use the right blade for the task, and the cut stays clean and the blade doesn't wear out quickly.
Blade Types for Wood, Metal and Masonry
Bi-metal oscillating blades feature a flexible steel body and a hardened cutting edge, so they won't snap under load yet maintain an edge on wood and nail-embedded lumber. These are the only ones you are likely to use for demo work and rough carpentry, where you are just as likely to hit a fastener as clean wood.
When bi-metal wears quickly, carbide oscillating blades will last. These resist wear when cutting fiberglass, cement board, and other harder materials. Titanium-coated blades add a wear-resistant coating over the bi-metal, extending blade life for general-purpose cutting at a price point that is not as high as a full carbide blade.
Diamond grit blades are not tooth blades. They employ bonded diamond particles to grind through grout, thin set, and tile - the only type of masonry work this is suited for.
Metal-cutting vibrating saw blades tend to have a finer tooth pitch, since metal cutting needs more teeth in contact with the material at once to avoid grabbing and chattering.
How to Choose Blade Material, Shape, and Size
Width and shape decide what a blade can reach and cut. Narrow blades get into tight corners. Wide blades cut faster for straight cuts and plunge work. Sanding pads, scraping, and flush-trim jobs that require a blade profile that won't sit flat on the surface use segmented and triangular shapes.
Design is as important as the tooth material. Coarse teeth clear material fast in soft wood. Fine teeth provide control when working with metal and prevent chipping on finished surfaces. A general-purpose blade assortment saves you the hassle of switching blades every few minutes when you're cutting a variety of materials on the same job.
Compatibility, Safe Use, and Blade Replacement
Oscillating tool bits and blades come in different mount styles. If you have more than one oscillating tool, choose blades that work with all your major brands - that's why they're called universal fit. Starlock and Open-Lok mounts provide a tighter, more secure fit, so compare them to your tool's spec sheet before ordering.
Consider changing a blade when the teeth start to round, cutting speed becomes significantly slower, or it begins to smell burning material in a cut that was once clean. A dull blade will not only slow you down, it's also hazardous to your safety.
To ensure safety, hold the blade square to the work surface and run the tool at full speed before it contacts the material. Never force the tool into the material beyond what the blade can handle. Oscillating blades can move very quickly in the proper material and bind up fast in the wrong material, so use the proper material first before pulling the trigger.
Your Trusted Source of Oscillating Tool Blades
Tool Academy carries a variety of blades for multi tool from Milwaukee, Freud, Fein Tools and Accessories and Dewalt. The range covers bi-metal, carbide, titanium, and diamond grits in all of the major mounting styles, including universal fit, Starlock, and Open-Lok. If you don't know which blade will fit your tool or your material, our expert team is here to help.
