With those main three points taken into consideration, you should be ready to purchase your next grout removal blade for your oscillating multi-tool. The versatility and the areas it allows you to work in far outweigh the cons. You will spend more time removing grout but do not let this sway you away from buying one. Of course the drawbacks of this grout removal blade are obvious due to the small surface area working away at the grout. If you are buying a grout removal blade to replace a tile or two then you can just buy this narrow grout blade. This saves you getting in there with a grout saw or knife and you will get a much better result as well. It’s a small thing but needs to be mentioned so you get the most out of the best grout removal tool. The Bosch grout removal blades are fully enclosed and follow the Star-lock pattern that Bosch and Fein developed together to make their multi-tool blades inter-changeable. They make fitting various blades very easy, however, this only works on DeWalt blades as they have the specific cut-out in the rear of the blade to accommodate this. If you own a DeWalt brand oscillating multi-tool like the ones I recommend then remember the quick attachment head. This is made possible by adapter plates that come usually included with your oscillating multi-tool by the manufacturer. The grout removing multi-tool blades from Bosch and DeWalt that I have linked offer virtually universal fitment across the various brands of oscillating multi-tools so you should be fine with whichever grout removing blade you choose. However, I suggest you read the product page properly and look at the packaging to see what brand of multi-tools support your new grout removal blade. This will ensure that no matter what pattern your oscillating multi-tool has, the adapter should make the Bosch and Fein branded blades fit without a problem. In terms of “will the Bosch OSC212HG fit my oscillating multi-tool?”, you will find that most oscillating multi-tools now come with a universal adapter included in their packaging. ![]() As the one blade should do all the work required in a grout removal/tile replacement project. This was the original method of mounting various multi-tool blades onto the tool so it’s not a major problem because you still have the ability to use older and various brands of accessories for your oscillating multi-tool.Īdditionally, due to the OSC212HG’s previously mentioned design, you’ll find you won’t need to be changing blades as often anyway. This isn’t too major of a problem however as most oscillating multi-tools come with a hex/Allen key that allows mounting of blades with the simple release of a bolt. ![]() The Starlock oscillating multi-tool blades feature a fully enclosed body while other quick release systems have a cut out that allows the blades to be slid in and out of the multi-tools accessory plate. The main drawback of the Bosch OSC212HG is that it is optimised for Bosch’s and Fein’s Starlock Quick Release system, meaning that you lose the ability to quick release this blade on other oscillating multi-tools like the DeWalt DCS355 commonly featured on. There is one elephant in the room that needs to be addressed before the party continues though, so let’s take a look at it now. It is truly a do-it-all grout removal blade for your oscillating multi-tool and a true asset to your power tool kit.Ĭombined with a quality oscillating multi-tool, you truly have the best removing grout tool available in 2019. Not only that, the Bosch OSC212HG features a teardrop design that allows access right up against walls. Once you have removed all the old grout and extracted the old tile, you can use the flat side of the grout removal blade as a rasp to grind away the old mortar/thinset to make way for the fresh thinset. ![]() On the front side, you have the traditional grout removing carbide grit to access any grout lines that you need to remove. Take a look at the picture to understand the true diversity of this blade and how it works.
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