It has a 3.2° oscillation angle, a built in LED light, speed control and a very soft start. Accessories The tool is intended for cutting and sawing wood, gypsum, plastic, fastening elements (e.g. unhardened staples and nails) and non-ferrous metals. You can also use it for trimming, sawing, polishing, grinding, dry sanding and scraping of small surfaces. The DTM50Z multitool is a powerful and versatile tool with 3.2° oscillation angle for cutting, sanding and scraping materials. Suitable for use with wood, stone, plastic, metal and plasterboard. This tool has endless capabilities. All in all, most of the customers are pleased with the tool, and say that it’s a very nice addition to their tool kit.

Battery capacity warning lamp Blinking red; Battery power has been nearly used up. Solid red; Battery power has been used up (Battery protector will shut off the power.) The Makita DTM50Z 18V Oscillating Multi Tool Bare Unit is ideal for professional carpenters, joiners, electricians, plumbers and DIY enthusiasts. The DTM50 is a powerful and versatile tool with a 3.2 oscillation angle for cutting, sanding and scraping materials. It has an easy access Thumb On/Off switch and a hex wrench holder on the body to prevent loss and to speed up your day. Makita promise a high performance cutting experience and a well-built, powerful tool which you can use to work on wood, metal, stone, plastic and plasterboard. The Makita DTM50Z is a sturdy and versatile tool with a hex wrench holder which makes blade changes very easy. It has a well-positioned on/off switch, an anti-restart function for safety and a good barrel grip that fits hands of all sizes.

Ergonomically best possible barrel grip, with a perfect circumference size and shape whcih fits the hand for extra comfortable handling The key question to ask is, what’s your intended use. I would recommend buying higher rather than lower quality tools to do a better job. Intended Use The Makita DTM50Z weighs 2.1 kg, which some have found to be heavy, although that’s not the case with most customers. Others like the fact that it isn’t too big, and can even, as one customer mentioned, fit into a shower tray waste hole, which saved him the time of refitting the shower tray and re-tiling.

The big question is, what are your requirements and priorities from a tool of this kind? What’s the Downside…? Ergonomically best possible barrel grip, with a perfect circumference size and shape which fits the hand for extra comfortable handling To give you more options over applications, this Multi Tool comes with a variable speed control dial so you can approach applications how you wish. It will also allow you to start a cut cleanly and smoothly. Sold as a bare unit without batteries or chargers. But does it deliver? That’s what you’ll learn from today’s review, so stay tuned to find out if you can take your cutting skills to the next level with this multi-tool… What I’ll Cover…Now that we’ve seen what makes the Makita DTM50Z such a popular power tool, used for everyday and professional use, let’s see what others have to say about it, and have a look at some of their opinions on it. What are People Saying…? They have a range of tools from compact and lightweight to Premium Tools which are designed specifically for professional users and demanding applications. Makita DTM50Z Features

Some like the fact that it’s well built, works well with different materials, and can be used with different types of blades.