Being one of the last to the oscillating tool party has had its advantages for Porter-Cable and their new PC250MTK best multi tool. To start with, they bumped up the horse power to a larger 2.5 amp motor and added a 10' cord for better worksite maneuverability. The feel of the unit also seems a little more thought-out and comfortable, like they laid out all the competitors and said how can we do this better.
They also included pretty much every accessory they make in the case right out of the box. Most impressively a Grout Removal Blade which you typically will not find in any other base level kit. Here is the whole list: (1) Wood Blade, (1) Wood/Metal Blade, (1) Precision Wood Blade, (1) Flush Cut Blade for Wood, Drywall, and Metal, (1) Sanding Platen, (27) 60-120-240G Sand Paper, (1) Flexible Scraper, (1) Rigid Scraper, and (1) Grout Removal Blade.
The most impressive aspect of the tool however is the quick changing blade system. It really could probably be the easiest blade change process of any oscillating tool on the market to date including the Fein MultiMaster which has been the apex of the category. As long as that high tension spring holds up this system will be hard to improve upon.
Overall for around $100 the Porter-Cable package is a great deal. Everything is in the box so you can tackle many jobs right away. This also would make this a great gift idea for a young homeowner or occasional handyman.
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