WHAT ARE THE MOST COMMON TYPES OF OSCILLATING MULTITOOL BLADE MOUNTS?
The oldest blade mounting system still available is called an Oscillating Interface System (OIS). The OIS is a 12-pin connection system that allows an oscillating multitool to connect to an attached blade. This ensures a reliable connection and access to tighter work spaces due to its 12-point maneuverability. These days, OIS blades are typically purchased online from unverified manufacturers, and are of lesser quality. Although disposable, these cheaper blades could result in loose blades and careless craftsmanship.
Newer “Open-back” blades, which are essentially an OIS blade with a notch in the back, are the evolution of an OIS blade and are typically mis marketed as a “universal” fitting accessory. While behemoth tool brands utilize this system, making it readily available in the marketplace, it doesn’t mean it’s compatible with the most brands of oscillating tools nor does it guarantee blade life or cut quality.
The Starlock blade mounting system, initially developed by FEIN and Bosch, has a 3-dimensional “bottle cap” attachment system. This design ensures that the accessories lock onto the tool securely and doesn’t rely on an extra pinning mechanism to drive the blade. Fein invented the oscillating tool in the 1960s and with over 50 years of research, development, and experience FEIN believes this is the best blade mounting system available today.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF STARLOCK?
Starlock’s unique 3-dimensional mounting system, where the blade fits “into” the tool holder instead of “onto” it, results in better contact between the tool and blade thus transferring 100% of the motor power to the accessory. This secure connection reduces the vibration felt while using the tool, making it easier to work for extended periods of time.
Starlock blades attach to a Starlock equipped tool in seconds by simply “snapping” it onto the tool mount. Removing the blade is just as easy – lift the lever to release the blade without ever having to touch it. These simple but thoughtful design elements help you to go from task to task on the job site, allowing you to work quickly and efficiently.
The most important benefit of Starlock accessories, and perhaps the least known, is that Starlock accessories fit more brands than any other oscillating multitool mounting system. Starlock accessories are reverse compatible with all OIS mount oscillating tools – even the behemoth tool brands.
All these reasons are why the Starlock accessory mount, standard on all MULTIMASTER models, combined with Starlock accessories, is key to making the most of your oscillating multitool – whether cutting, scraping, sanding, sawing, making plunge cuts, or more.
Customer Feedback:
“Starlock blades are far superior – they last 10x longer than the old-style blades!”
“Definitely the longest-lasting oscillating blades available.”
“FEIN Starlock blades/oscillating tools are the only way to go.”
