DEWALT DCS355 XR Brushless Oscillating Multi-Tool

Just bought this and absolutely luv this. This is my new addition to my Dewalt family . This was all down to you guys for advice on this great machine.

Absolutely outstanding piece of kit, whether you are cutting drywall to fit back boxes, notching out wooden joists, cutting pvc pipework etc it can do it all with total ease. I'd be lost without this bit of kit. Powerful and beyond useful!

After replacing a burnt out unit from another brand, I decided to spend the extra for the DeWalt so I could make use of the interchangeable batteries. Although I was impressed with my previous unit, the DeWalt unit made it look silly, the power and accuracy was 10 times better and was easy to use for long periods, took a while to get used to the variable trigger speed as my old one had a constant speed selector but this was soon second nature and actually made the job easier. Great little LED on the front which helps when following faint lines.

Great multi tool easy blade change system doesnt get to hot , feels good in the hand if you get a 54v battery with it will work all day. It is a bit on the long side but can have blade in multiple positions so its fine

The Dewalt DCS355 Multi Tool is probably my most used tool nowadays and Im not sure what I would do without it.
I use it for everything.
It goes where other tools wouldnt and helps achieve the impossible.
Absolutely great value for money and when you find the right blade set up. Nothing will stop it.

Changed to this from a corded multitool, what a game changer! For a battery tool the performance is just as good as corded! The ability to quickly change blades without the need for other tools is very handy! I would recommend this to anyone!

Great multi tool miles better than competitors easy to change out the blades with one click to pull out the old blade and change it to your new blade especially good if you are already using the dewalt xr battery system as you can just change out from your screw gun in to your multi tool

Great bit of kit, versatile & powerful enough with a handy light at the front . Fairly lightweight but not if your above your head for a while , plenty of accessories and works really well as a detail sander .

I have 3 multi tools and this is the best one without a doubt. Very powerful and quick to apply the blades. The brushless technology is great and should last a long time. This easily gets 10 out of 10 for me. Definitely recommend to others.

Absolutely fantastic tool broberly one of my most used tools and so versatile I used it other day when laying laminate flooring I was able to place it on the flooring and simply trim door frames so flooring slides under leaving a truly professional look

Love my Dewalt range and this multi tool is one of my favourites even its not being used in a daily basis. Easy to switch blades quickly and havent found a job it cannot tackle yet.

Best mulitool I've used. Well balanced, stands up and doesn't topple over. The quick change blade is awesome. I just use cheap throw away blades for general use and this tool is more than powerful enough.

This has to be the best Multi-Tool available, the trigger is perfectly placed and speed control is perfect. Would Buy another if this ever breaks.

Really good tool is the best one I have used, I like the fact its small and compact, last really well with 5ah battery's used it most of the day never needed charging. So we'll worth getting it

I have the 3 speed one and there not much I can't do with this , 1 piece of tool you can't do with out , recommended to everyone, i also bought the kit as well

Very solid piece of kit. The trigger is actually variable which is good and bad. Good if you're using a sanding pad, bad if you're trimming some wood out. If you release pressure on the trigger slightly it can slow up and the change of speed can make you lose stability. Nice solid blade holder and lasts well for charge.

Never thought I needed one until brought one,now I wonder how I managed without one. Would recommend it to anyone who is thinking of getting one

Never thought i needed one of these but a colleague let me use his, absolutely brilliant bit of kit so I bought my own a few months ago, couldn't recommend high enough

This is quite simply the best tool Iver ever bought. I've owned mine for 5 or 6 years now and it still has more cutting power then most others I see on site you can buy this with total confidence brilliant tool.

Such a great bit of kit use it almost every day from lifting floors to cutting plug boxs out to cutting grout out but you need to be well stocked up on bits as like most blades they dont last long

I purchased this multi-tool 2 years ago and i have used it alot, it is very durable and extremely strong buikd, ive dropped it from a roof and nothing was wrong with it, think it did more damage to the floor, but couldnt be happier with this product from dewalt, highly recommend to everyone that asks.

Superb bit of kit, brought the 230v corded fein before but slowly moved to cordless. Was nervous about the power loss but could hardly tell. This is a must, its got me out of trouble 100s of time, whenever I think, how will I cut that or fit that in there, I get this tool out. The ease to swap blades out is great.

I have used many multi tools and this one is by far the best multi tool I have used.
I bought it as a set on offer with two batteries.
It has been absolutely abused and is only just showing some signs of deterioration which I am very surprised by because I didn’t think it would last this long.
Good quality, good value for money and comfortable to hold for long persuades of time.
Highly recommend this tool.

Bought this when I was all makita as theirs is absolutely shocking. This is now my main multitool. Used for all different applications and can’t fault it l. Must say though it’s false economy is but cheap blades

Excellent for cutting in dryline boxes, cutting skirting or chopping battens for boxing up . The only thing I would change is to be able to stop the tool from accidentally operating.

Great bit of kit, absolute essential body to have in the drill bag, can be used for multiple tasks, gets used daily and gets me out of no end of trouble in tight spaces, well worth the money

Quality tool and the blades provided have held up too. The tool is generally easy to control but I would recommend the one with different modes rather than the one without as it is generally easy to use for different scenarios.

I bought this to help with lifting floor boards & it worked well.
I have since then used it for all sorts of other jobs.
Definitely a tool to have for trade or diy.

This is fantastic does exactly what it says on the tin (multi tool) lol. Great for cutting into plaster for sockets and fixture. Removing grout in bathrooms. Compared to other tools sometimes comes with all the attachments and blades easy trigger lock on it compared to a makita where it has a key (not sure if that was an older version) but easy to use and light weight.

I have used this multi tool for around four years now, I pack it for every job I do as it’s so useful. The most useful function must be the cutting blades. Fitting laminate flooring it’s great for cutting the bottom of door frames, cutting slots in fitted skirting boards, cutting plug boxes into plaster board walls and don’t forget cutting out the back of kitchen units to access water shutoff taps and the back of bookcases to gain access to power points. The sander works a treat but at full speed the sandpaper starts sliding off which in turn starts wearing the sander pad. The reason I didn’t give the tool a five star rating is because the battery is starting to loosen in the battery casing and that’s with all of my DeWalt 18v batteries. Over time this might become an issue and the sanding pad is shot. I purchased it as a kit on a special with T-stak box, charger , battery and a few attachments. I felt it could have come in slightly cheaper.

Genuinely dont know how so many tradesmen dont own this tool. Its my go to on every job and has got me out of many a situation. Love the quick release for the blades. Great value for money

I don’t how I ever managed with out one now
Use it for all sorts I have had various brands before wish I just paid out at the start
This has the usual dewalt build quality and power
Breyer still I already had loads of battery’s

Had one of these for a couple of years, great to use dont know how I got by without it . Yes there is some vibration through the handle but to be expected for what it does. Use it nearly everyday.

Fantastic tool to have in the collection. Wish I had bought one sooner. Cuts with ease if you use the right blade for the job. Very noisy but they all are.

Brilliant tool. Everybody should have one of these all trades get you out of all kinds of trouble. Are used this nearly every day save so much time and is a fantastic model. Thanks

This is a very handy tool to have. You would not want to use it all day every day but for short jobs here and their it's amazing. I've used it to remove tiles , cut pipes (copper and plastic ) in awkward places that nothing else would ever be able to do. I've sanded down small areas with it and used it as a scraper to get grout and old paint off walls. It's a great tool , it gets a little bit hot if you use it for prolonged periods but I think I was over using it and being too lazy to go out to the shed for a proper sander . One piece of advice is not to scrimp when buying blades. You get what you pay for

I use this to cut out walls (plasterboard) for back box's. It's easy to use and fast.
I recommend this to all electricians.
Simply great to use and very little mess

I thought this noisy tool was a lazy mans gadget until i borrowed one, then i bought one now i can not work without one. Noisy, vibrates but gets you out of jail every where.

Used a couple of these now and both have been horrible to use with the visitation compared to my metabo multi tool. The quick change blade holder is great but feel this may be the cause of the vibration through the tool

Not much difference in all models of multi tools to be honest. This does the job. The quick release function is good compared to other models where you have to use an Allen key to change the blade

Absolute beast of a multi tool. I use it every single day for all sorts of jobs (I do loft conversions). Works with FlexVolt 54v batteries too, and build quality is unrivalled - quick change blade is really simple to use.

I'm one that thought I could do with out this tool how wrong was I. I cant see how I did without it for so long with the right blade you can go far .lightweight and very practical only bad point is it can make abit of noise but all in all a must have tool

Amazing tool, powerful, lightweight, robust, bright work light, batteries last long. Excellent bit of kit, I don’t know how I survive before without multitool! Dewalt became my go to brand, I’ve never been disappointed with a purchase yet and I’m a proud owner of 10 power tools by Dewalt

Put off getting one for years but now don’t know how I did without one. So versatile I use it for all sorts of jobs. Good tip ... you can Re sharpen the blades they don’t last as long but you can get a bit more out of them

Super tool and easy to use. Change of blades or tools is on a spring clip and takes a second to change. Have variety of accessories from wood cutting, steel cutting and sanding plates. Used the finger sanding plate to do all the intricate work on our original sash windows.

This is one of my most used tools. I don't know where I would be without it, nicknamed the wasp. With a great selection of cutters I can cut copper pipes in hard to get to areas, plastic pipes with ease, wood of course and even removing grout. With the quick release the changing of blades is simple.

Excellent tool that’s very handy for small awkward jobs in hard to get to places. Easy to use. Can’t recommend enough defiantly a must have tool

Good tool with lots of options. I bought it in a tstak case, which was really well organised. Sometimes I think it would be nice to have a variable speed dial aswell as the trigger control.

I’ve never owned a multi tool and I’ve got no idea why. For those hard to get places it’s outstanding. Or even small cuts. Couldn’t be without it now.

What did we do before these multi tools existed. It’s absolutely saved my rear end a few times. excellent bit of kit would highly recommend

Love these had it a few years, the quick release feature is great and make life easier. Helps to get out of tricky situations. Highly recommend.

I borrowed one of these off a workmate and they are great,,I particularly like the trigger,, best if all I've tried. I will be getting one soon

This is one of the best inventions I have ever seen, it comes in handy for so many jobs that circular saws and jigsaws just can’t get to it gets you out of trouble so easier when you come across a problem

I’ve had one of these for around two years. It is the one tool you never knew you needed until you buy one. They are great for cutting the bottom of architraves when laying flooring, for cutting out grout on tiles etc

There are lots of different blades available for a range of different applications.
It is very easy to change blades.
The variable power button lets you have fine control when carrying out delicate work

All I would say is buy one !

Got this on offer from toolstation. Came with a 5 Ah battery, a charger, tstak box, and a bunch of blades. No problems at all so far, battery life is great. Loads of power

I borrowed one for a day, I like the trigger, very handy. I didn't like the way the blade attached or the quality of the blades compared to Fein. It doesn't cut as well as a supercut either. But if youve got Dewalt batteries, irs nit bad.

Wow I wish this tool had been invented along time ago, I absolutely love this bit of kit, sad I know, but this is one boys toy I love, versatile tool hard wearing, blades not the best sometimes but their cheap enough to replace, really recommend this tool.

A great bit of kit, works really well, strong and powerful, I got mine in a kit and have to say that the box is a bit deeper than a normal drill box causing me a few issues in the van shelving

Great bit of kit . I use this to do door entrance system and mag locks . This helped me out massively . This is a great tool with many uses . I got the kit deal with battery as it’s better All round value for money . Come in a string dewalt box that can clip onto your tstak system . Very well built with speed controller for that perfect cut . Great tool as always from dewalt

Lovely tool does every job you need it to do with ease gets in all the tight spots where you wouldn’t with a hacksaw also cuts through most materials if you have the correct blades also came with a sanding disc and pads so can sand wood or metal with ease

I have had this multitool around 18months and it's never missed a beat it saves me so much time and can be used for various different jobs and the blade changing is really easy I'd highly recommend this tool

Got it, love it, wouldn’t be without it.

Went from the corded version to the cordless and they are just as good as each other. The quick blade change is great even if it’ll snap the end of the blade off occasionally, and the led work light is surprisingly useful.

High you recommend if you are a dewalt user.

I love multi tools and this is robust yet the main issue i have wotht his is the button as when you are cutting in awkward angles its hard to hold down the switch and keep a good grip on the tool. Would be best if they kept it simple like all the other multi tools

Why didnt I get one of these sooner, got a corded Bosch multi tool and this with a 5ah battery is just as good if not better, certainly more features, quick blade change, led light etc. Highly recommended as with all of the dewalt stuff.

This is a great multi tool the most used tool in my collection . Lots of accessories to fulfill every jobs needs . Great build quality and good value and very powerful.

This is one of the best tools I’ve ever bought and has got me out of trouble a few times . I’m sure most other brands are good but I’ve had this for a while now and it is still just as good the day I bought it. Just make sure your using decent blades to go with it.

One of the most used tools I have ever owned fantastic for both first and second fix installation in all trades

This is the must have tool in your tool kit

Can’t fault this tool, use most days & never lets me down. Been going strong for 2 years now.
Have tried other people’s brands but none beat the Dewalt.

Very good Multi Tool. Fits in some of the tightest spaces and the blade can be altered very easy.

Some cheaper blades fit perfectly so not tied to dewalt blades.

Got to be my Favourite tool in the van. Simply amazing gets me out of many situations, very well balanced and with a comfortable grip,
Just make sure you have sharp blades it makes all the difference

Had this multie tool for a few years not works on upvc pipe plaster bored, stud walls and can cut through plaster to fit sockets or electrical fixtures with ease a must for any chippy or sparky

What a great bit of kit. Does everything you need it to and more well worth getting one. Had a mains powered before, can’t honestly tell the difference

I needed a multitool fast to replace the Fein that I was using
Picked up this machine for less than half the price I paid for the fein
Although the vibration through the machine is worse,the fact that it is cordless, has a light and a lock on position makes it a great machine

Just got this bad boy having used various corded and cordless diy versions by other manufacturers. I’ve only tested it briefly but it feels well balanced with the battery attached and is very responsive.

I love the fact you just use the lever to release the attachments and not use a hex key or wind it with a lever. I also love the fact you can lock the switch on which helps when doing long cuts, sanding etc...

It doesn’t have a speed adjustment but you can use the trigger slowly and throttle it that was. It feels a good tool and only long test will see how it fairs. I love it and I would recommend it if you have dewalt batts etc..

Great tool, no special features but its simple and does what its meant to. Quick release blade change and trigger controlled speed makes life easy.

Great tool. Quick release blade change. Light. I’ve used this since I bought the kit box. For everything for fine detail sanding in the tight to reach spaces, to the obvious cutting of timbers it has plenty of power to do all the tasks you need.

Loads of little additions in the kit box.

Only issue I have is quality blades replacement prices. But that’s the same for all brands though.

Great tool, probably the best out of all the brands. Quick and easy to use with the push mechanism for the blades. Speed control is controlled via the trigger which is better than having a dial feature which is on some brands.

I don’t know how I got on before I had one of these they make cutting out boxes so much Easier and saves no end of time I would definitely recommend this to be added to part of your kit

Bought this couple of years ago, cannot fault it at all.. it’s one of them tools where you don’t need it often (for me anyway) but when you do need it it’s the only tool that does it! Great build quilt very comfy to use and being brushless it’s lasts a long time even with small battery’s

Brought this with one job in mind and wasn't sure I would use much other than that. I was so wrong this is so versatile and easy to use with the quick release. If you're considering it, go for it!

Another amazing product from Dewalts XR range of power tools.
I use it almost daily on so many tasks. I had the 230v Dewalt multitool but so glad I upgraded to the cordless version. Stick a quality blade in and a 5ah battery on its bottom and it runs for ages, giving clean cut after clean cut. Highly recommend!

This has got to be THE best tool i have, it has multiple uses, i couldnt do without it. Very dependable, it comes with multiple blades for different msterisl such as woodcandvmetal

Hi Bought this a while ago and I use it pretty much every day. It's cheap to buy and it's go so much power behind it. I can't recommend it enough.

Very useful tool I literally couldn’t be without one now a lot lighter than the mains powered counterparts but just as powerful with an 18v battery and high output ah for longevity.

An excellent tool to have in your collection. With quick change and an array of different types of blades, from cutting grout to scraping and sanding walls. The Dewalt multi tool is a must have in my opinion. It’s the sort of tool that can be put to the test and do whatever it is you want and until you own one, you will not know what you have been missing out on. A game changer to the expression “multi tool”.

Great bit of kit this love the quick blade change and ease of use powerful and quite light for what it is battery life is good for a constant power tool suggests and 4ah or above battery

Awesome tool, by far the best multitool I’ve had and I’ve had a few. Powerful. Quick blade changes. You get plenty of run time out of the battery and does everything the corded version can do ( I upgraded from the corded version).

Brilliant bit of kit, when I first got it I didn’t think I would use it much but now it’s one of my most used tools, I mainly use it for cutting timber and plasterboard, with the correct blades it works a treat, the dust extraction accessory is a must have!

One of the most used tools - once you have owned one you will wonder how you managed without one - perfect for chasing back boxes when paired with 'smart mortar buster'

Can’t believe I didn’t buy one of these tools years ago. I use mine most days now, great addition to my Dewalt range. They have so many uses and can cut almost anything in any area. You can get in to corners to cut skirting boards or bits of floor board out. Excellent for notching joists. Would recommend getting one for plumbers/heating installers.

Best multi tool you can buy, ergonomic great design, well balanced and perfect for detail work and a multitude of uses. A tool not to be without in your kit.

Really nice multi function tool. I only use it for cutting works great. The trigger instead of a switch is a really good idea and most other makes don't have this set up.

I love a multi tool. I first bought the corded version when it came out but it was always a pain having to make sure the cord was out of the way so that I didn’t die. That was solved with this battery powered wonder machine! The quick change for the blades is great. The only two negatives I can think of are that it could do with a lock off to stop it sawing through the other tools when I just throw it in my tool bag like a Neanderthal at the end of a job. The second is it’s got some serious vibrations on it, so be prepared if you’re using it for any period of time.

Didnt like this atall
Had it for a short time but moved back to the new bosch ones and its night and day
Crazy amount of vibrations through the body compared to the other one I have

My favourite power tool of all, built exceptionally well, like all of the tools in the Dewalt XR range, and really powerful for cutting metal, plastic, wood, plasterboard and brickwork. Great locking mech, and brilliant battery life, plus it feels good in the hand, not to heavy or light, but well balanced.

Great tool definitely better than other brands I’ve used. Solid and powerful
is all you need and it give you just that.
I like easy grip it has and how comfortable it is for long periods. Definitely a must buy for chippys

Excellent tool I couldn't be without this multi tool, made to last and beats other brand multi tool's hands down.

light and easy to handle gets in tight spaces and constructed with tough materials.

This is an immense kit that I use far more than I thought. Brilliant battery life, good choice of attachments and the case holds everything I need plus more.

Wouldn’t be without this tool, god knows how the old school done half the jobs with a multitool. I’ve got dewalt drills so made sense to get a dewalt multi tool