The OSC 18 has been out for a number of years now and I feel it is falling a bit behind when compared to recent launches from other brands. I feel it could use an update. The performance is no longer top tier. Festool has shown an interest in adding lights to more tools yet the OSC 18 has yet to get illumination. Most other brands (Not including the alphabet soup brands on Amazon) have lighting for their OMT's. I determined awhile back that the first LED on an OMT was over a decade ago. Another thing I would like to see is a larger oscillation angle to match that of the M18 Fuel (I think that has the larget oscillation angle right now but I could be mistaken) More oscillation angle equals faster cutting. Knowing Festool they will figure out a way to do this without reducing finish quality.
OSC 18 Gen 2
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That sounds great, and a skinny handle but same fein head that can get in them nooks and crannies. Not made in China either, seems festool is going that route more often eg new jigsaw, i will be buying bosch equivelant if they do. Cant charge festool prices for china made products, as the failure rate of the 4.0 batts showed that.
onocoffee
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That's just a soundly myopic viewpoint.
The reason why Chinese-made tools are seen as "cheap" is because American companies set the standard for that cheapness. They contracted with manufacturers and had them cut corners to save costs and increase profitability.
Within woodworking, one only needs to look at Harvey (or PowerMatic, for that matter) to know that Chinese-made can be of excellent quality. Considering we're talking about Festool/TTS, I'm less concerned that they will specify necessarily lower quality standards for their tools, just because.
I also try not to choose made there also because of where my money is going. All companies go to china to cut costs in my opinion, why else when they know the stigma.
onocoffee
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Another soundly myopic viewpoint.
IMHO it's hard not to laugh at these sweeping generalizations. As a European I find that fit n' finish of some (proudly) US-made products can be absolutely tragic whereas some Chinese-made tools (e.g. by Hongdui and other brands) can be outstanding.
IME, Quality is defined by how you work and how you prioritize, not where you come from.
IME, Quality is defined by how you work and how you prioritize, not where you come from.
onocoffee
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Well, I think most people have it figured out - most people, that is, outside the United States. In the USA, we love to make sweeping generalizations - like regarding "Chinese made" tools, yet this same people will vociferously defend their position on DeWalt, Milwaukee, etc - companies that have "abandoned" American manufacturing for "cheaper" Chinese manufacturing.
To your point, there are those here who talk about Proudly Buying American even when the product is rubbish.
... and I think that is fine if people want to do that - just don't pretend it has anything to do with the quality of the products
pixelated
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I recently bought an OSC 18 to replace my 25 YO Fein mainly because I wanted access to the accessories that come with the OSC kit, especially dust collection.
Hadn’t considered that some multi tools now have lights.
In any case, I am very pleased with it. It has less vibration than the Fein, and so, is easier to control. FWIW, I’ve not found the lack of a built-in light to be a problem. Not dealing with a cord has been lovely too.
Hadn’t considered that some multi tools now have lights.
In any case, I am very pleased with it. It has less vibration than the Fein, and so, is easier to control. FWIW, I’ve not found the lack of a built-in light to be a problem. Not dealing with a cord has been lovely too.
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