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AVID POWER 3.5-Amp Oscillating Multi Tool

By AVID POWER · Oscillating Multi Tools · Power Tools

  • 3.5A motor
  • 4.5° oscillation angle
  • 6 variable speeds (15,000-22,000 OPM)
  • 13 accessories included
  • ADMT146 model

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Summary

A corded 3.5-amp oscillating multi-tool with a 4.5° oscillation angle, six speeds from 15,000 to 22,000 OPM and a tool-free blade change, aimed at occasional DIY use. Check the bundle before you buy: the “13pcs” title does not match the manufacturer’s itemized box contents, and two different 13-piece kits exist.

Strengths

  • Wider 4.5° oscillation angle than most budget tools, reported to speed cuts in softwood and plywood.
  • Six speeds from 15,000 to 22,000 OPM give usable control.
  • Tool-free blade change in three steps.
  • Universal blade interface accepts most brands.
  • Auxiliary handle improves two-hand control, and the kit includes spare carbon brushes.
  • Corded, so there is no battery platform to buy into.

Weaknesses

  • Consumer Reports lab-tested it but keeps the score and all sub-scores behind a paywall.
  • The title says 13 accessories, the manufacturer’s itemized list sums to 12, and CR counts 12.
  • Two different “13pcs” kits exist with different blade contents.
  • A hands-on reviewer lists possible unit-level reliability issues and heat during extended use.
  • Included blades are described as basic quality.
  • The tool is heavier than the average of the tools CR tested, which matters for overhead work.

Verified specifications

ModelADMT146 on the manufacturer’s site; Consumer Reports lists the same tool as MW146.
Powercorded, 120 V AC, 3.5 A motor.
Oscillation angle4.5°.
Speedssix settings, 15,000 to 22,000 OPM.
Blade changetool-free quick-change lever.
Blade interfaceuniversal fit, stated to match most blade brands.
Auxiliary handleincluded and usable left- or right-handed.
Work lightnone.
Storage bagincluded.
Includedspare carbon brushes and sanding papers.
Weight3.6 lb (about 1.63 kg).
Warrantyone year, extendable by six months with registration.
Full research notes and sources

What the lab did and did not show

CR’s category leaders at check time were Flex, FEIN, DeWalt and Dremel; the Avid Power tool’s rank is not shown publicly.

No instrumented exact-model test — cut speed, vibration, heat or noise — was found at any outlet.

Bundles and accessories

Bundle ambiguity is the main thing to watch. The manufacturer’s own ADMT146 page lists “13PCS ACCESSORIES” but the itemized contents — a plunge saw blade, a wood/plastic plunge blade, a semicircle saw blade, a rigid scraper, a sanding pad, two carbon brushes and five sanding papers — sum to 12, and CR also counts 12. If the exact blade mix matters, the title alone does not tell you which kit you will get.

The tool changes blades without a tool, in three steps: flip the lever, swap the blade, close the lever. The auxiliary handle attaches at a dedicated point and can be set for left- or right-hand use.

Running costs and warranty

The tool is corded, so there is no battery platform to buy into, and the kit includes spare carbon brushes, a wear item that extends motor service life. Replacement blades are the recurring cost, and the included ones are described as basic quality. A retail listing states a one-year warranty, and the manufacturer’s registration page offers an extra six months of protection after registration.

Is it worth it?

At the manufacturer’s $53.99, this tool is a defensible occasional-use buy, with features that punch above its class. In the roughly $25 to $35 range seen on big-box listings it is an easy pick as a second tool or a first multi-tool for a homeowner. Above roughly $60 to $70 it loses to tested alternatives: Consumer Reports’ own field lists the Dremel MM50-01 at $74.99 and the DeWalt DCS356B near $98.94, both with published lab scores, plus Craftsman, Ryobi, Porter-Cable and Makita kits in the $67 to $114 band.

Buy it for the angle, the speeds and the price. No source has told you how it actually cuts, sands or scrapes under test conditions.

Which model this is

This page covers the ADMT146, AVID POWER’s corded 3.5-amp oscillating multi-tool with a 4.5° angle and six speeds; Consumer Reports tested the same tool under the code MW146. It is not the 2.0 A and 3° ADMT122 tool, the 20 V cordless model, or the 112-piece blade-only kit. The retail listing carries ASIN B07CTDRR4K.

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