Rockwell might not have been the first company to make an oscillation tool, but that didn't stop them from trying the make the world of oscillation accessories a better place. The SoniShear attachment for the SoniCrafter quite simply turns your oscillation saw into a pair of power shears cutting at a whopping 20,000 strokes per minute. At only $25, the introduction of a low cost power shear should be a welcomed addition to DIY world... if it works. Rockwell sent out a SoniShear so we could find out for ourselves.

Studies say that demolition is one of the most satisfying jobs you can do. For whatever reason, there is something about breaking things that is just relaxing to people. So how can you make one of the best jobs even better, simple, add a remote control.

The DXR 310 from Husqvarna is all about “gettin your destruction on” in areas that are too big for hand work, but too small to fit the heavy equipment. Husqvarna didn't make the DXR 310 remote controlled just because they thought it would be cool, though it is. It is just so small there is no place for an operator. How small? At only 30 inches wide it is small enough to fit through any average sized door opening. Believe it or not, because of the tank like tracks, the DXR 310 can even climb stairs.

Somehow I doubt Husqvarna will be sending one of these my way for review, so if you are interested in this, you are on your own.

Thanks to user PutnamEco for the tip.

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One problem some oscillation multi-tool fans may face is the difference in blades between brands. The blades from one brands cordless multi-tool will most likely not fit your corded multi-tool from another brand, that is unless you are using some type of commercial or homemade adapter.

A company called Versa-Tool is trying to end some of the confusion caused, by selling a one-blade-fits-all solution. They offer a complete selection of oscillation tool blades, everything from fine cut to carbide blades, that fit a great number of oscillation tools on the market today, even ones you have never heard of. Sound great right? The problem, some of the most popular multi-tools such as the Dremel Multi-Max and the Rockwell Sonicrafter are not compatible.

If you own one of the other tools listed below you should be all set.

[:cicn:] Amazon

When Bosch asked if I wanted to review their latest 12 volt pocket driver, I just had to say yes. I asked the Tool-Rank readers not long ago if they thought 12 volt tools offered enough power, and now I would be able to see this for myself. It is weird that in the relatively short life of cordless tools we have come far enough that instead buying tools wanting excess power, we are looking at smaller tools with enough power. Why buy a tool that can drive a 6” lag bolt, when we only need to drive a 3” deck screw? This change in mindset not only saves us money, but it also cuts down on the weight of our tool bags.