Oddly my Father did not have a oscillating multi tool.  A trip to HF fixed this problem but the box the tool comes in only holds the tool without the blade installed.  I prefer mine ready to go.  At home this is hardly a problem, I have two and have them laid out in a drawer.

 

Like so.

 

 

We do not have drawers available at this time so a shelf will suffice.  Took some scrap plywood and edge banded then made a top using same method.  Glued together then cut the top off the box so I have matched fit.  A @steven newman classic trick.

 

That got me to the layout which was simple.  Only needed a holder for the head of the unit.  The tools and extra blades I put in a old Sucrets box and labeled with tape.

 

 

 

 

Finish is Rustoleum aluminum paint with 2 coats of shellac.  Handle is from a old Hollywood video that closed and left the cabinets outside.  I stripped off every piece of hardware they left.

 

 

 

Off to Mothers tomorrow to install or put away 7 projects for her shop.  This will be one of those.

Simple, functional and sturdy. Like the over-center latch. Where'd  you get that style?

1 hour ago, Grandpadave52 said:

Where'd  you get that style?

Toggle latches

 

Got them on amazon.  I like them because you can adjust the tension or length.  

 

Used on another project last year.

 

Great idea and nice box.  That will be handy for many years. 

2 hours ago, Gunny said:

my Father did not have a oscillating multi tool.

You know, I don’t have one either. A friend swears by them for all kinds of projects. Nice build on the storage box 

It is a really cool tool to have.  I have the Fein with sanding pads and saw blades for either metal or wood.  I cut out the bottom of a sink cabinet in just a few minutes and replaced it with marine plywood.  I would have been there all day with a chisel and hammer.  

I’m pretty sure there will be something on the honey-do list that will “require” the purchase of one 

 I bought the Ryobi to under cut the door jams when I installed the sub floor in the kitchen. Floor guys were able to cut the flooring square and slide it under and not around the jams. I also used it to cut the siding on the south wall when I enlarged the window. The blades aren't cheap but the tool is handy.

 Nice job on the box Gunny

Edited November 17, 20214 yr by DuckSoup

7 minutes ago, DuckSoup said:

Nice job on the box Gunny

 

I surely is Gunny, but you didn't color coordinate the paint job?  What's up with that?

And just like that Gunny comes through with another project that I need to rip off and make a copy of

I bought my first one, H-F, not variable speed, for about $20 several years back when I was doing laminate install at my daughter's house across state. Like @DuckSoup, I first used to undercut door jabs. Then with carbide blades was the nuts to clean up/finish irregular cuts when installing tile. Also works great for cutting out box openings in drywall; much easier to control the dust. It worked great for cutting out old copper pipe, PVC, DWV, etc. I used it a lot for remodel projects.

 

I've found several other one off uses too when I remember I have it. I even bought a 2nd identical for about $15 w/coupon as a back-up because, well it was a H-F and cost for extra was far less than gas to get a replacement in the middle of a job. The back-up is still in the plastic; only time it's been run was to make sure it worked. Variable speed on one would probably be nice though.

Mine's from HF, also. I'm not terribly enamored with mine. I may have asked too much of it. The HF blades are crap, though. Better quality blades might be in order. 

Just now, Gene Howe said:

The HF blades are crap, though. Better quality blades might be in order. 

Agreed although HF now offers an upgraded brand...Bauer I think?? One definitely wants to use a HSS blade that is designed to cut ferrous material i.e. nails. Otherwise you end up with a lot of blades reground into various scraper blades. VOE.

I stumbled upon a pretty good close sale stash at Menards of Bosch blades that interchange so I'm good for a while. Shoot who am I kidding; for life likely.

If the need arises again (i hope never) it'll be the Bauer. And thanks for the blade info. 

5 hours ago, Cal said:

 

I surely is Gunny, but you didn't color coordinate the paint job?  What's up with that?

And just like that Gunny comes through with another project that I need to rip off and make a copy of

 

No, color was chosen by Mother on that one.  She wanted it to stand out in cabinet.

 

1 hour ago, Gunny said:

She wanted it to stand out in cabinet.

Nice. Are those metal barrister style cabinets? Those are a sweet find. I don't  think I've ever seen metal ones.

7 hours ago, Grandpadave52 said:

Nice. Are those metal barrister style cabinets? Those are a sweet find. I don't  think I've ever seen metal ones.

 

 

Yes, Dad got them at some auction 20+ years ago.  

Installed today

 

9 hours ago, Grandpadave52 said:

Agreed although HF now offers an upgraded brand...Bauer I think?? One definitely wants to use a HSS blade that is designed to cut ferrous material i.e. nails. Otherwise you end up with a lot of blades reground into various scraper blades. VOE.

I stumbled upon a pretty good close sale stash at Menards of Bosch blades that interchange so I'm good for a while. Shoot who am I kidding; for life likely.

 

 

Try these, much better than HF and box stores.  Bi metal and seem to last.

 

Blades

Great job Gunny. I have two Job Max by Ridgid. One refurb and one from eBay. One battery and one corded. I use the corded for sanding on lathe, works great.

@Gunny, many thanks for that blade link!