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Today we have look at some Multi-tool adaptors (or adapters) for the Makita DTM52 Multi-tool.

Starlock to O.I.S. adapter (NOT for MAKITA)

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[UKTOOLTALK]

thanks sir I’m so so chuffed that you did a video about my little adhaptor, i welled up a wee bit and feel very honoured!!, iv always said one of the main reasons I’m on youtube is it’s a community of sharing, unbiased opinions (ie not the opinion of the company making the tool!) and a melting pot of ideas!, plus I get to be creative which is my favourite thing in my life, just working out how to make this adhaptor and going through the process of making it gave me immense pleasure, things of note!, the Oslo adhaptor is very good buuut the bit that sits into the star lock cup is not star lock shape it’s a hexagon shape and depending on the hardness of the metal used will only touch parts of the star lock cup and could be a wear point!, also the machined end of the pin has to be very very precise im talking micro millimetre precise!! The pins which you sit the blades on are so so crucial as well! With mine it’s an original makita mounting head ( yes the pins on makita multitools do snap off iv seen loads of them with snapped of pins but I’d say they snap of because of the Allen key nut coming slightly loose and it rattles a bit and snaps of the pins) although yes iv had the locking pin welded it’s a original makita part so the end bit which engages with the 2 ball bearings which pull the locking pin down holding the blade is 100% makita as well, if anyone wants one I might be persuaded to make a few but as mr tools and stuff said it won’t be cheap, thanks so so much 🤟🤟

[GlabrousDiver]

Jon's solution is the best by far. Using a bolt and allen key is going back to the limitations of the Makita BTM50... which I still use regularly 😊

[izoyt]

if makita would "copy" this adapter and sell it for 20 bucks (or even free with new machine), it would be great..

[sampson]

JRR Toolkin - Lord of the retaining pins

[petersvideofile]

This is so fantastic! I didn't realize these adapters existed. I have a box of 50 blades I bought I couldn't use, please make another video when someone starts making these in bulk!

[karimcedricmeaouia]

Nice collaboration! And a tribute to jon's work

[terrydanks]

Have the OSLO adapter. Drives me nuts! Just will vibrate loose no matter how hard I tighten it.

[kizzjd]

You need the starlock blades for the 80mm cut depth as the dtm52 lost cutting depth due to the anti vibration system. All the ois blades are only 50mm.

[spitNsawdust]

Jon’s gonna be stoked you made this! 👍 someone said you sound like a Brummy Jon 🤘😂

[mr]

When is Monkeyta going to drop a 40v oscillating tool? I don't want a bunch of different batteries and chargers...

[EliotTruelove]

I just checked and Oslo tools has available for preorder a new and improved adapter out, it looks to be a nurled grip nut that you tighten onto a screw post on the end of the adapter so you can change the blade by finger tightening it. I'd be curious to see how it compares.

[patmat.]

I bet Bosch or Fein are making a ton of money on these Starlock mounts and has sued or threatens to if these adapter companies speak out.

[adrian]

Great solution, if you embedded a magnet into the adapter it would stick into the holder nicely...

[mountainman]

Good to see that Jon has inspired you to curse again! 😂

[caramelypoops]

I have found it useful to put the blade in upside down from time to time. I think I'll be sticking with the 51, strangely I've just recently bought and love my X-lock angle grinder. These two systems are analogous to each other as are sds drills with older style chucks. The thing to take away from this is who uses the older style chucks with a key these days? Tooless blade/bit changing is the way forward especially if you need to change the angle of the blade to complete a cut at an awkward angle. Besides I bough 100 very cheap blades from aliexpress which i need to get through.

[jrsuk]

😂 😂 Jon has hit the big time. Well done Jon 👍

[applemos]

You could have bunch of those Oslo tool adapters attached to your blades already. Switch the whole thing.

[bernie]

Your voice sounds fine mate. I don’t know what you’re on about.

[davetaylor]

There is a company in Holland that makes a professional Stainless steel version the same as the JRR one. Pricey. Works out at over $90 Aus Dollars shipped. There are also others out there similar but of lesser quality.

[cheveresalvi]

After being stuck on a job hours from home with a multi tool that requires an allen key in my truck. Which of course rounded off when I needed it. I have sworn to Never again keep a multi tool that requires an allen key 😅