When you think about great oscillating tools, chances are, you think immediately of a Fein or Bosch tool - of that orange MultiMaster or the deep-blue Multi-X.
This response is not necessarily by chance, though, it's by the rigorous performance standards of Fein and Bosch and by the seriously high-performance their oscillating tools.
Until recently, Fein has lorded over the oscillating industry with exceptional products and, well, with a patent.
Over this period of non-competition, manufacturers like Bosch were working-up oscillating tools of their own and since that patent expired, Bosch has very quickly become a leader in oscillating tool technology and has fast become the tool of choice for a huge population of crafters.
As the years roll on, Bosch has continued improving their oscillating technology and the result of all that hard work is their new MX30EK-35 Multi-X, an oscillating tool that takes high-performance versatility to a whole new level.
For starters the tool is incredibly well built.
It's ergonomic for more comfortable use and because the handle offers both a soft grip and a small circumference, the tool is easier to use, too.
The MX30EK-35 is particularly compact for better access to tight-spaces and, while lightweight, the tool offers both more power and greater durability.
The tool's stacked construction ensures low vibration and better resistance to wear-and-tear and with reinforced gearing and a metal gear housing, the tool offers smooth, powerful operation and optimal force transmission.
Bosch's MX30EK-35 also boasts 3.
0 Amps allowing users to beat even the most heavy-duty tasks and thanks to an ever-handy variable speed dial, users can match cutting speeds to each application.
This, of course, ensures greater productivity and superior results.
Also featuring Bosch's constant response circuitry, the tool maintains speed under load and, because you'll use the tool for everything from plunge cutting and flush cutting to grinding, sanding and scraping, constant high-speeds are imperative.
Ensuring users can change attachments quickly and easily, this new Multi-X offers a toolless accessory change lever, and to ensure you get the best possible results from your attachments, the tool uses Bosch's OIS oscillating tool accessories.
The tool also offers easy access to its brushes for quick repairs and features a ball-joint cord swivel for easier tool handling and greater cord durability.
Altogether, the Multi-X is compact, comfortable, powerful and durable.
You can't really argue with that, and because the tool also includes a slew of accessories to get you right on the job, Bosch's MX30EK-35 is also considerate and forward-thinking.
You don't get that from too many power tools and this one just keeps on giving.
If you're interested in specifics, specifically, the MX30EK-35 includes two Japanese-tooth wood saw blades, two wood saw blades, a wood/metal plunge-cut blade, a hammerhead wood/metal plunge-cut blade, metal saw blade, wood/metal saw blade, a rigid scraper blade, a sanding pad and twenty-five wood-and-paint sanding sheets.
The kit also includes an accessory box to help you keep all that stuff organized and a hard carrying case for the tool.