On Sun, 16 Apr 2017 08:42:45 -0700 (PDT), Michael
wrote:

On Sunday, April 16, 2017 at 10:20:58 AM UTC-5, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
On 4/16/2017 10:42 AM, Michael wrote:


Corded will likely out last a battery powered. For me personally the
only cordless tools that I buy, then I have the option, are drills.

Same here. I have tried a cordless circular saw, but I prefer constant and full power. But I am wondering if people most often prefer the mobility of a drill when they use their oscillating tool.

Mike


Drill aside, the decision maker for me is where you use it. I don't use
the oscillating tool that often and when I do, it is 90% in the shop,
10% in my own house and yes, we have electricity in the house.

If I was often using it a job sites I'd go battery.

My first use is to help me take out the OSB from under the linoleum in the bathroom before I install 3/4 plywood, backer board, and tile. After much consultation,I've decided not to take out the vanity and to install tile around it. I'd be curious what others think about that. That vanity is in there pretty good.

I'd never do it. I remove cabinets and tile under them, as well.

Next I'm going to take out the carpet and OSB in the front room and install 3/4 plywood, backer board, and tile. I assume the oscillating tool will be very helpful there as well.

Absolutely, but you never know what part of the job will be such a
PITA that you'll thank yourself for having it handy. ;-)

After that, I'm assuming it will come in handy in many other ways.

I don't use mine all that often but when it's needed, nothing else
comes close.

So I'm really torn between tail/no tail.