Extending the life of your best oscillating tool blades, will require you to invest a bit of time and attention to ongoing maintenance. Whether you use your oscillating tool frequently or only on occasion—you want your tools to be ready to perform properly when needed. Regardless of the types of blades you have, or the brand, make, or model of your oscillating tool—the tips below will help you to prolong the life of its blades.

Store Tools and Replacement Blades Properly

One of the most effective ways of extending the life of each and every one of your tools, oscillating or not—is to ensure they are stored properly. Storing tools properly will not only help to extend their life, but will help to keep your garage or workspace organized. Below are a few tips for proper tool storage:

• A cool, dry place, without humidity, condensation, water, or rain
• Minimal temperature control, if outdoors keep in a tool box or wooden drawer
• A storage/carrying container designed for the tool or blade

If tools accidentally get damp while working or while in storage—wipe them dry, and store in a warm place to ensure they thoroughly dry. Aside from proper storage, always put tools back in their designated spot. This will not only ensure that you can find your tools when you need them most, but that they do not accidentally get knocked on the ground or damaged when not in use.

Sharpen Blades As Needed

Depending on the type of blade or tool, the method of sharpening differs. Make sure to read your owner’s manual to identify the appropriate manner for sharpening each of your blades, and to ensure that you keep all of the necessary sharpening apparatuses on hand. In fact, you may even be able to sharpen some of your blades with one of your oscillating tool attachments. Sharpening most blades takes only a few minutes, but goes a long way in extending the life of your blade. On top of that, the sandpaper required to sharpen most blades is inexpensive and easy to access.

Only Use Tools As They Are Intended

Another important factor you must take into consideration in order to extend the life of your best oscillating tool blades, is to make sure that you only use each of your blades and attachments as they are intended. This is not to say that you cannot find innovative new ways to use your tools, just that you must understand their limitations. For your example, you should not try to use a blade designed to cut wood to cut through metal.

Replace Blades As Needed

While you want to extend the life of your blades as long as possible, you must also keep safety top of mind. One important safety aspect of working with power tools is understanding when multi-tool replacement blades are required. Follow the tips above to extend the life of each blade—but when the blade can no longer be sharpened, replace it with a new one.

The tips above will keep your best oscillating tool blades sharp, so that all of your projects are completed with precision—and extend the life of every blade. If you’re looking for high-quality multi-tool replacement blades to help you complete any project, check out the selection from Fitz All Blades. Fitz All Blades is your online source for Chicago multi tool blades, cheap Fein Multimaster blades, Bosch Oscillating tool blades and much more! For all the best oscillating tool blades at the lowest prices around, visit Fitz All Blades today!