It didn’t last much longer and after only a few minutes it too worked loose. This time I really pressed it on firmly and did as the instructions suggested and started it briefly to lock the pad in place. It would not stick, the loops having lost their holding ability. Distressingly after only a minute or two with very modest pressure the pad worked its way loose so I removed it and stuck it back on. I attached the platen, stuck the supplied p120 hook and loop sand paper on and started to sand. Unpacked it eager to get started sanding an oak chair I am refinishing. I just bought it thru Amazon based on your review. Review samples are typically returned, donated, or in some cases kept for further testing or benchmark and comparison purposes. Thank you to Porter Cable for providing the sample for this review unconditionally. With an easy to use blade-change mechanism, solid construction and build quality, and very reasonable pricing (~$110-120!), we give Porter Cable’s PC250MTK 2 thumbs up! Once the blade adapter is released, we’ll see if the tool’s performance changes when used with other brands’ blades. It feels great, performs well, and is every bit as versatile as we expected it to be. Porter Cable’s tool-free blade change design catapults their multi-tools to the head of the pack of <$200 multi-tools. With so many oscillating tools on the market these days, it can be difficult to choose the right one. The kit box was our least favorite part of the tool kit. We have not yet done enough tests to determine how well Porter Cable’s accessories compare to those from other leading brands, but as mentioned we have not yet been disappointed. We have learned that Porter Cable will be releasing an adapter in August, that allows you to use other brands’ accessories with their tools. We did not test the long-term or heavy-duty durability of the included blades and accessories, but our tests thus far did not reveal any premature wear or failure. That's right, you can lock in blades at the angles you need them at We tested most of the included ones on wood, plastic, and aluminum, and they all worked quickly and cleanly. ![]() Porter Cable starts you off with a fair number of cutting, grinding, and sanding accessories, and additional accessories are available separately. The smaller blades did heat up a little due to friction when used to make deep or repeated cuts, but the same could be said about every other brand’s tools and blades when used in the same manner. ![]() There’s surprisingly little to discuss about the tool’s performance – it just works well, plain and simple. ![]() The oscillating multi-tool did seem to deliver noticeably more power than DIY-oriented 1.5A units when pushed to their limit, which was of course expected. Granted, we didn’t try to cut through solid steel bars or anything of the sort – we used the tool naturally in ways most users would. Porter Cable designed its multi-tool around a 2.5A motor, which output enough power for everything we tried using the tool for. Maybe it was the comfortable grip and solid construction? Or maybe it was the thick rubbery-jacketed 10-foot cord that I also appreciated on PC’s latest circular saw. It’s hard to put my finger on what gives off this overall sense of durability. When using the corded PC oscillating tool, I definitely got the feeling that it was designed for rough and tough use. If you cannot tell from the photo, it does take a bit of force to depress the lever. Luckily the blade-change lever is on the large side, which makes it easier to depress the spring to unlock the blade receptacle. To do this, you squeeze the blade-change lever, insert and align a blade, release the lever, and the blade is locked in place.Ī heavy duty spring ensures that blades and accessories remain securely locked into the tool. Swapping blades and accessories on this tool is as quick and easy as it gets. A top-mounted power switch is large and easy to toggle. The tool features variable oscillating speed control that is set between 10k and 20k OPM with the turn of a rear-mounted wheel.
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