Dremel MM20 Multi-Max Oscillating Tool Kit Preview

We reviewed the well-received Dremel Multi-Max Oscillating Tool last year and found it to be one of our go-to tools for any number of particular uses for which it continues to be well-suited. It’s an extremely adept tool and works well, plus you can find accessories in just about any hardware store or home improvement warehouse. With that said, we thought we had heard the last of the Dremel multi-tool, especially when the company announced the cordless version of its Multi-Max line. Now, the company has gone back in and modified the original Multi-Max 6300 corded tool into two new versions – and both are very impressive in their own right. Today we look closely at the new MM20-01 Oscillating Tool Kit to see what makes it tick.

Dremel MM20-01 Multi-Max Oscillating Tool Kit Preview

We reviewed the well-received Dremel Multi-Max Oscillating Tool last year and found it to be one of our go-to tools for any number of particular uses for which it continues to be well-suited. It’s an extremely adept tool and works well, plus you can find accessories in just about any hardware store or home improvement warehouse. With that said, we thought we had heard the last of the Dremel multi-tool, especially when the company announced the cordless version of its Multi-Max line. Now, the company has gone back in and modified the original Multi-Max 6300 corded tool into two new versions – and both are very impressive in their own right. Today we look closely at the new MM20-01 Oscillating Tool Kit to see what makes it tick.


Dremel MM20 Multi-Max Features

As you probably know, Dremel has now extended its reputation from simply making good rotary tools to making excellent multi-tools. Their original Multi-Max oscillating tool was one of the first to take advantage of the expiring Fein patent, and was quickly followed by a myriad of competition in the market. What we continue to like about the Multi-Max, however, is its simplistic style and rugged performance. It has a power-to-weight ratio that really blows away much of the competition. Still, many other companies began to quickly innovate, with larger, more powerful motors, and quick-change accessory systems that began to impact the draw of the Multi-Max’ simplicity. Now the company is putting a fresh new face on its Multi-Max line with the introduction of two new products, The first, the Dremel MM20 Multi-Max, is a revamped model that beefs up the power of the original 6300 tool and allows it to more – and do it more quickly.

Dremel MM20 Multi-Max cutting

The Dremel MM20-01 kit includes ten MM70W sandpaper sheets, an MM11 hook and loop pad, an MM610 flexible scraper blade, and an MM480 HCS flush-cut blade. The tool isn’t much larger than the original 6300 and still fits nicely in your hand. It weighs around 2 pounds and the separate on/off switch means you can set the speed and have it remain at the last setting when you next turn on the tool. Speaking of speed, this multi-tool goes from 10,000-21,000 RPMs via a 10-position switch – one of the larger ranges in its class, but not unusual. Higher speeds are for jobs like grout removal and cutting, and lower speeds can be used for scraping and sanding tasks.

Dremel MM20 Multi-Max caulk removal

The new MM20 multi-tools use the same, familiar (and well-stocked and popular) 12-pin QuickFit slot accessories that enable a quick and easy fit to the tool. The provided hex wrench lets you loosen the retaining screw and then slide the accessory on and/or off without having to remove it entirely.

The MM02-01 retail kit package comes with the following:

  • Dremel MM02 2.3 amp Multi-Max oscillating tool
  • MM610 Flexible Scraper Blade
  • MM480 Wood Flush Cut Blade
  • MM11 Hook and Loop Pad
  • 10 x MM70W Sanding sheets
  • Storage Case

The original 6300 Multi-Max was an incredibly useful tool that dazzled us with its simplicity. The MM20 takes that and ramps it up to the next level with even more power. At $99
it’s hard to pass up and highly recommended.

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