We were impressed when we reviewed the Porter-Cable PC250MTK multi-tool, which, most notably, used an innovative tool-less blade change system (our favorite of the ones we’ve used). This week, the company launched an upgraded Porter-Cable 3-amp Oscillating Multi-Tool Kit (model PCE605K), which, with the right blade, should be able to cut through just about anything you put it against. Corded oscillating multi-tools are important in the market as they deliver both the performance needed for tougher applications and also the endless run-time demanded by larger jobs.
Porter-Cable 3-amp Oscillating Multi-tool Features
So the new Porter-Cable 3-amp Oscillating Multi-Tool PCE605K has the 3.0 amp motor, delivering up to 22,000 oscillations per minute (OPM). You can, of course, vary the speed so as to use the tool in a variety of sanding, grinding, and cutting applications, as well as customize the speed to match the work material. The new tool also features a rugged-looking and handy depth/cutting guide to give you more stability when making long cuts, for example, a more delicate undercut application. It’s also great for setting the maximum depth for trickier plunge cuts.
For versatility, the PCE605K multi-tool includes a redesigned three-position over mold to provide comfort when operating the tool, whether a user prefers to hold it in the front, middle, or back. The PCE605K comes with a 10-foot cord—the minimal length we like to see on corded tools like this.
Like its predecessor, the PC250MTK, the PCE605K multi-tool features a Tool-Free System blade, which, while it ties you to Porter-Cable blades, allows you to change accessories so quickly you’ll wonder why everyone doesn’t use something similar (Fein and some others have a similar feature). The PCE605K multi-tool will be available through Lowe’s and independent distributors in September 2012 and will retail for about $129. The kit will come with 31 accessories, including the depth/cutting guide, and include a three-year limited warranty, one-year service contract, and 90-day money-back guarantee.
