Customer Reviews for DEWALT ATOMIC 20V MAX Cordless Brushless Oscillating Multi Tool and (1) 20V 5.0Ah Battery

I never had/used a multi-tool before this week, when I had to open up the back of my kitchen cabinet wall under the sink. It was a tight area to work in, but my son suggested I get a multi-tool. Made cutting in that tight space a breeze! Thought back about all the projects this would have helped on, instead of using a jig saw or plunging a circular saw. I chose DeWalt because that's what all my tools are, and I have always been extremely happy with the quality & durability. Highly recommend!

Love it. Buy this model. you will not regret it.

Open the box though I was getting a new tool, but it has been used

wrong item sent. i should have just bought in store. Ive waited long enough. ill be canceling and Going to the store

I received this multi tool in an Atomic package deal. This is the only tool I choose not replace with a Milwaukee Fuel tool, because it does exactly what a multi tool should do & not compromising speed. My partner and I were installing lighting fixtures and had to trim out the acoustic fiberglass ceiling panels. His arms were tired after using his fat Makita, meanwhile I was good to go for more with this super light DeWalt Atomic.

This tool has been used in every room of our house. Whenever we need something to fit better like wood or tile flooring under a door frame or need to cut into a wall to add a socket or light fixture, we rely on this tool. BUT ... get a load of this ... we have worked so very hard removing all the layers of wallpaper off walls and it has been tedious until we tried using this multi tool. WOW! What a difference! It gets right under that very well made and durable 60's and 70's wallpaper and separates it from the drywall with ease. It doesn't even destroy the wallpaper, we can save large samples for posterity!

Be careful when purchasing this battery. I purchased with the Dewalt DCD791P1 (Brushless XR 20v drill/driver). This battery was listed on HD's site as option. The battery has the same model number as the battery that came with the drill, but did not seat properly on the charger and lock in place. The pin design on this battery was different than the battery that came with the drill. It would not charge at all because the design differences. Date codes on both drill battery and this battery were both 2020. The drill battery has a set of 6 independent slots for the pins in the middle (picture). The battery that HD had for this one has 5 taller slots like the 2 outer ones in my picture. Another indicator is the black piece in the grooved area. Battery supplied with drill is as shown, but the battery I received was all yellow.

I had $150 worth of Home Depot gift cards from last Christmas and my birthday in May (my family knows what to get me). I held off using them until I figured out what I really wanted. I decided to spend them on this DeWalt oscillating tool as I will be helping my son renovate a 1930s house this fall/winter and I know sometimes there are oddball times when we'll need something like this. I liked that it was brushless, which should save on battery life and that you don't need a special tool to change blades. I already had 2 batteries for my DeWalt cordless drill, so I saved some money buying the tool only. It came with 2 blades, a bi-metal blade and an HSC blade (?) apparently good for wood. I wanted to repair the brick moulding trim on my garage door by cutting out the rotten area and cutting a new piece to fit instead of replacing the whole piece. So I cut out the bottom 10" with this oscillating tool without removing the trim on each side of the door (see photo). It cut right thru and it was nice to be able to control the speed with the trigger. It has a lot of power if you really squeeze the trigger! It was easy to control, too, and I got a nice clean even cut along my pencil line. The only neg I had was that the handle that you squeeze to change the blade is right where you want to hold onto the tool to make your cut. This might cause problems (broken blade maybe?) if you accidentally squeeze it too hard while you're cutting. I realized what I was doing and put my hand beneath the lever after that. Just something to be aware of. Maybe DeWalt could possibly come up with another way to keep the release out of the way when you're using the tool. All in all, though, despite its cost, I think I have added a good tool to my arsenal.

I use this oscillating tool for everything! It's light, doesn't use too much battery, and is easy to use. The only con is that you will wear through blades pretty quickly so buy extra. I love this tool though and am kicking myself for not getting one sooner.

Best thing since sliced bread! These oscillator tools are the bomb. I have this DeWalt and a Ryobi (had first in my collection) and they both perform well. The reason I bought the DeWalt, is because of the spring loaded, quick change lever for the blades. With the Ryobi version, I have to use an allen wrench to change blades, which, takes some time to do. With the DeWalt, pull the lever, remove the blade, insert another blade and then release the lever - as simple as that. Plus, the DeWalt is a little bit lighter than the Ryobi.

Nice and quiet vs the Craftsman one I used a while back.

Atomic 20 Volt MAX Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless Oscillating Tool I found changing the blades on this 20 Volt Max Compact Series Atomic Oscillating Tool to be very simple and quick. With just a squeeze of the lever I was able to quickly insert a blade without any additional tools. It is so much easier than an older model that I have by a different manufacturer. I then used the oscillating tool to trim a Locust Tree log that I was making into a garden sign. The angle cut was originally cut using a chain saw which left a large bur that had to be trimmed off. The DeWalt tool cut through the Locust wood easily and was able to match the angle perfectly. The tool had plenty of power and being cordless made it very convenient. No need for an extension cord or outlet. (Bring the tool to the work piece instead of the work piece to the tool.) There is nothing about this tool that I did not like. I would highly recommend this tool to anyone looking for a high quality oscillating tool.

I am not familiar with the oscillating tools but have an idea how they work and have seen others use them. I carefully read the instructions for this one and they seemed clear, well written and well illustrated. There is a clever clamping mechanism to hold the bit, blade, accessory or.attachment you're using. I think this clamping mechanism is exclusive to DeWalt. I think on other oscillating tools the blade must be mounted on an arbor. This also includes a screw and clamping washer for use with blades from other companies. It is surprisingly light and the brushless motor minimizes the vibration transferred to your hand when using it. DeWalt is a quality brand used by the pros and you'll take pleasure using them as a hobbyist or DIYer. Because working on your own house feels good. Careful reading of the instructions might make one think a depth guide and cutting guide is included but some research revealed that quite a few other people also wondered why it is "missing". The answer is that it is not included when purchasing "tool-only". If you buy the kit with batteries, charger and case, I think it is included. Some more research shows if you want the depth and cutting guide there are three separate parts you can purchase, singly for about $30. If you want a depth gauge put a piece of tape on the blade at the depth you desire.

I love these types of tools I now have three of them. My first one was real cheap and my second one is a very nice one but it's corded. I like cordless tools. I am trying to as much cordless as possible. So I got this Dewalt it is really nice a friend of mine has one and I have used his many times and really liked it. So when I had the chance to get one I jumped on it. I don't have a battery or charger yet but on job sites there is always a dewalt battery I can use. has an led light. Comes with 2 blades and instruction book. Great tool I highly recommend it.

The familiar yellow and black tool is distinguish as one of the best in the power tool industry. This is the trademark for DeWalt power tools and accessories. DeWalt is known to make commercial grade tools to stand up to the toughest jobs. This is the new DeWalt ATOMIC compact series. This oscillating tool is one of the most versatile saws ever developed. It truly is a multi-use saw especially when used in tight quarters. I use the oscillating multi-tool for a number of reasons, but two of the best uses is cutting on the base of door frames allowing for perfect fit when installing laminate flooring or ceramic tile for a professional look. No need for the cumbersome flush cut saw. The other is repairing soffit at corners where rain gutters leak and rotten the soffit. You just can't get a circular saw to cut exactly. The oscillating saw utilizes a 20 volt lithium ion battery which does not come with the tool. Comes with a built-in LED light for illuminating the work area. The new Atomic series boosts a brushless motor, a tool free blade change, comes with a universal adapter to adapt for non-DeWalt cutting blades. Comes with two cutting Dewalt blades a bi-metal cutting blade and a wood cutting blade.Has a 3 year limited warranty. Dewalt will maintain the tool and replace parts caused by normal use, anytime during the first year of purchase. Has a 90 day money-back guarantee if your not happy with the tool. Dewalt's backs their tools stating "GUARANTEED TOUGH" nothing can be farther from the truth. I'm a professional at my trade and I use the only professional tools that I recognize ............... DeWalt.

This rotary tool is a really nice quality. I have many Dewalt power tools and have never been disappointed in their performance and durability. I have used it for many things like facing off shims, trimming drywall and even cutting a small section of a 2x4 so I did not have to set up my table saw. The best feature by far is the variable speeds which helps when cutting variable thicknesses.

DeWalt quality at its best!

This was a necessary purchase while doing disaster relief in Puerto Rico. Having the ability to preview the store inventory and therefore not face travel woes with the battery was nice. One battery this size lasts for a long time either in my circular saw or reciprocating saw. Thank you DW!! Dave

I bought my drill about 2 yrs ago, it came with 2 or 3 AH batteries. They do last very well. I charged this 5 Ah battery and put it to the test drilling 3/8" holes in 1/4" metal brackets i had made for a boat project. The battery lasted noticeably longer than my other batteries before losing power. I charge it backup with the same charger used for the other batteries. Wish i have a pair of these!

This DeWalt 20 volt Max battery pack is really great for the "big jobs". This 5 amp hour (ah) batteru really works well in my Circular Saw and Impact Driver for heavy duty use...cutting framing lumber and plywood and installing lag bolts. It hold up to a good 1/2 day of fairly heavy use in these tools. It has a nice charge indicator light to let you know the charge left. I usually just charge it up during lunch time and then work the rest of the day. It has a number of other features like "no memory and virtually no self discharge". It's very light weight compared to my old 18 volt batteries at 1.4 lbs. It also comes with a 3 year FREE service contract. This is a great battery for the PRO and serious DIYer.

These XR tools are great, and if you need the extra capacity, then this is the battery for you. I got this one to use in my hedge clipper since it is the recommended battery for that tool. Capacity is great, I can trim every shrub in my yard (about 30) on one charge and still have plenty left. I especially like the fuel gauge on the battery so I can instantly tell the charge state before I start working. I would recommend this battery highly.

Works great, excellent value and price Variable speed trigger makes easy to start cuts