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Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2025
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DL445
Reviewed in the United States on August 28, 2024
Multi-tools are like power-knives. They originate in the medical field, but are also used in construction now.I use DeWalt-DCS356, and decided to get this one, for “double the project speed progress”. Sometime, you just end up using two different types of blades simultaneously; having two tools, ready to go, is quite helpful.This is a sturdy little guy, and weighs a little less than DeWalt. They are about equally as loud, so I do recommend ear-protection. DeWalt has a more ergonomic handle, but tubular shape of this one allows for a better two-hand grip.As far as performance, It will take some time to compare the two. DeWalt is very well balanced and has a "throttle". DeForce is pretty balanced as well, but I do notice the vibration a bit more. Instead of a throttle you get a dial wheel - which definitely has its advantage of "set it and forget it". If you are going to use these types of tools for a very long time, I would recommend some type of nice thick gloves - to absorb the vibration. If you are just gonna do some cuts here and there, you don’t need cushion gloves.So far, DeForce had cut everything I threw at it. Keep in mind that a lot depends on the blade quality! Best tool + worst blades = fail. For example carbide blades are good for tough jobs: they are very hard, heat-resistant, and impact-resistant. *Watch that heat though - nothing kills the blade faster than overheating. / Junk blades are good for: disposable jobs(aka you gonna ruin the blade), random pieces of wood etc, nasty-gooey tasks.One criticism/suggestion that I do have, is that: us, repair guys, don’t like plastic levers. Winter + cold + time = are not kind to plastic. Having an alloy-blade-lever would instill more long term confidence. BTW that "blade lever on top idea" is quite neat.
Amazing Customer
Reviewed in the United States on May 17, 2024
I already had a Porter Cable multi tool as well as a cheapo Harbor Freight multi-tool, but both of them are corded, and for outdoor projects (I have one up on the roof now that the weather is getting nice) I thought it would be good to have a cordless one. My expectations are always pretty low when it comes to no-name power tools, and this one especially since it didn't even tell you what type of rechargeable batteries it is supposed to take. My deduction--as I imagine with others--was that the yellow color meant it worked with DeWalt batteries, and that is indeed the case.Speaking of cases, this tool comes with a case. It's actually not bad, except for the first time I tried to zip the inside mesh compartment closed, the zipper pull came right off the end. Apparently the end of the zipper wasn't stitched into the seam so the end of the zipper is completely open with nothing to stop the pull. I'll have to see if I can get the pull back on, but thus far it has proved to be a frustrating and futile effort. With this as the initial unboxing experience, I can't say I had high hopes for the actual tool.However, this tool is actually pretty decent. It feels solid in hand. It has a nice soft-start feature when you turn it on (I wish some of my other tools were like that), and it's actually quieter than my two other multi-tools. It cuts fine, and the variable speed dial works as it should. Surprisingly, I prefer this tool's method of attaching/removing the blades to my Porter Cable, which is a pain in the butt spring loaded affair that also sticks far out from the front of the tool and gets in the way when you're trying to make deeper cuts.Only time will tell how well this holds up over time, but since my multi-tools don't see a ton of use to begin with and I wasn't prepared to pay almost twice the price for a branded tool, I think this was a good purchase for me. If you already have DeWalt batteries and charger, this could be a good purchase for you.
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