This Dewalt 20V Max XR series brushless oscillating multi-tool kit is on sale right now, for just $99.
The kit, DCS356C1, comes with the tool, compact battery, charger, tool bag, and a couple of starter accessories.
This is the XR tool, with brushless motor, 3 speed selector, and tool-free blade change system. It comes with a universal accessory adapter for use with blades that don’t directly fit the split-style tool-free interface.
- Brushless motor
- Tool-free blade change system
- 3-speed selector
- Low: 0 to 13,000 OPM
- Medium: 0 to 17,000 OPM
- High: 0 to 20,000 OPM
- 1.6° oscillation angle
- Dual-Grip variable speed trigger
- LED worklight
Sale Price: $99
At the time of this posting, Amazon (sold/shipped by Amazon) has it for $96.82.
I’m not a fan of the low capacity battery bundled with this kit, but it’s good enough for getting started with. It’s hard to argue with the deal’s value, as the kit is promo-priced for less than the tool-only OMT sells for via authorized dealers.
If you’re looking for a wider selection of starter blades, or more accessory inclusions, such as a depth guide, this won’t be the kit for you.
This kit gives you Dewalt’s best-featured brushless oscillating multi-tool, and some compromises with the kit components for the sake of lower pricing.
Alternatively, the Atomic version, which lacks the 3-speed selector, is kitted with a 2Ah battery. That kit is $99 via 3rd party sellers on Amazon and select authorized dealers such as Acme Tools.
Would you rather have the more featured tool with a 3-speed selector, or a higher capacity compact battery pack?
Between these two, I’d go for the XR tool kit.
There’s another kit with the same XR brushless OMT multi-tool and 2Ah battery, DCS356D1, but it’s not on sale right now, and inventory numbers at online dealers suggest it won’t be again for some time.