Description
From the manufacturer
WX686.1 250W Sonicrafter
Technical Specifications
- Wattage: 250W
- Oscillation speed: 11000-20000/min
- Oscillation angle: 3.2°
- Machine weight: 1.45kg
Accessories included
- x1 80mm HSS semicircle saw blade (WA5010)
- x1 35mm standard End Cut Blades (WA5012)
- x1 Rigid Scraper blade (WA4964)
- x1 Sanding Pad (WA2171)
- x5 #40Sanding Sheets (WA2110)
- x5 #80 Sanding Sheets (WA2111)
- x5 #120 Sanding Sheets (WA2112)
WORX WX686.1 Sonicrafter 250W Oscillating Tool
The WORX WX686.1 Sonicrafter is perfect for all your DIY needs. A powerful 250W motor and a 3.2° oscillation angle provides unrivalled cutting performance.
Designed with an on-board wrench allowing for fast and easy change of blades.
The 19 included accessories make the Sonicrafter ideal for a variety of applications.
Incredibly Versatile
From precision cuts to flush cuts…from removing grout to trimming…from wood to metal to tiles, the possibilities are endless! The WX686.1 Sonicrafter performs a multitude of tasks including cutting, sawing, scraping, grinding, sanding and more.
The WORX unique Universal Fit System allows all multi-tool accessories to locate accurately on our newly designed Sonicrafter. It doesn’t matter the brand, the model or the year purchased. No more driving across town to get the right blade.
Versatile tool….the possibilities are endless
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Greybeard –
Ordered this after doing some research, I was unfamiliar with the WORX brand, but had seen positive feedback online about the ‘newer’ WORX tools and this is the more powerful of 2 Sonicrafters from WORX. One of the main reasons for ordering this tool was the universal blade fitting system, it uses a long screw which you put slack into from the top of the cutter and then slide in a blade if it is open sided, then screw tight the screw clamping the blade tight in place and lock the screw in place with the ‘hyperlock’ handle. This system works well and does clamp the blade securely in place. I used it to cut a channel in plasterboard for electrical cabling. I had already used an angle grinder to partially cut the channel, as you may know the only problem with this is that it kicks out so much dust. I used the Sonicrafter to finish off the channeling and cut some more as well, it was a joy to use, no dust, accurate cutting which due to the tool size is very easy to control, the LED lights aren’t the brightest but still helpful. You only get one ‘circular’ type blade, one straight blade and a footplate for the velcro sanding pads (included), the case it comes with is basic but ok and the so called instructions are useless if you want to understand how to use the tool and the different speed settings effectively.The tool is easy to hold and does not transmit the vibration of the blade to the tool, as others have said it does eat blades but i don’t know if that is down to the power of the tool or the quality of the blade that came with it. I have also used it to cut some kitchen cabinet and had to ensure i did not cut too far as i would have ended up with an eyesore. The Sonicrafter worked well and allowed me to cut with ease and accuracy and no damage, i also ordered some more aftermarket circular blades. Now to get a cordless drill – the WORX powerful one looks tempting as it throws out a good amount of power.
D. ParkinD. Parkin –
Having been looking at the F30 variant, snapped this up when it came on lightning deal, attracted by the bigger motor. My plumber had used one to chomp through plasterboard, and I could see that it would have its uses in some up-and-coming projects. I had some reservations based upon tool reviews, but I bit the bullet, hence the review.First off, the F50 is a beast, and has the potential roar to match when it is shifted through its six speeds, Ear protectors are recommended, particularly if using the higher speeds, although in first and second the volume is tolerable at a pinch.It comes with two cutting blades, a sanding pad and oodles of sanding sheets, as well as an additional bolt ,”used only with other oscillating tool brand sanding pads”, which I suppose is useful if you are thinking of using one.The sanding plate has come in for a lot of flak, reading through other people’s comments. I tried it with some trepidation, expecting it to disintegrate in quick order, but it held the pad well when I tried it on some scrap wood, trying it at varying speeds. I’m sure with practice that it is possible to get good results with this tool, but the finish was relatively scratchy , and given the size of the head I do not see myself using it much. My Makita rotary sander is my ‘go-to’, and that and an elderly B+D Mouse (and old-fashioned elbow grease) will be my tools of choice when sanding. That said, it is good to get the flexibility of sanding with this tool.It is in the cutting that this tool comes into its own. The speed with which it cuts through wood is remarkable, and that is at speed setting 1! Heaven knows how quick it might be at highest setting, but I was wanting control .It cut a thin (7mm) sliver from the end of a 16.5cm x 1.5cm wooden skirting board with ease, and was much easier than using a hand- or jigsaw, which would have been the alternative. The sawdust was also very contained. I was able to remove and replace old door architrave with ease and little mess, the bi-metal blade chomping through the wood (at tile level) and through the holding nails higher up. The LED lights that are attached to this model were useful here. I then used the blade to cut back into some solid plaster (a 164cm run in total). The blade chomped its merry way, and even though the teeth were wearing towards bluntness by the end, the job was certainly easier and less messy than knocking the plaster out by hand.The tool has thus far performed admirably. There is some ‘blowback’ from the tool, but it is not excessive. It does not appear to heat up noticeably in use, and the locking/unlocking mechanism is a breeze. The power rating may be overkill given the DIY usage that it is likely to get from myself, but I feel happy having the horses in hand, as it were. I cannot compare it to its stablemate or to other brands, but I am very happy with my purchase and can foresee many future uses for it. It was also easy to upgrade the guarantee for the machine to 3 years online.(I gave it 5 * as I was fully aware that the bulk of the bundled items were sanding sheets, and because the youtube videos of the machine in use do seem to accurately reflect its ability. I would have bought the F30 had this machine not been on offer, as I would have been hard pressed to justify the price differential between the F50 and F30 in normal circumstances).
Paul H. –
I undertook a fair bit of research before buying this, most of my other tools are Bosch which have always served me well however the Bosch (DIY grade) multi-tool had poor reviews so i needed to branch out. Ive not been disappointed so far and, as many others have said, Im not sure how i ever coped without it. I purchased the F50 which comes in a really smart, quality box thats big enough for the tool itself and quite a few attachments. It comes with 2 blades and a sanding attachment (with loads of varied grade sanding paper which is where the 39 accessories are made up). The tool itself feels excellent quality, compact and easy to hold. The variable speed is very useful and at full bore it feels very powerful. The quick release mechanism is easy to use and fast to change blades. I bought a saxton assorted case of additional tools but didnt buy the quick release type (you need the horseshoe shape rather than the hole), they still fit into the Sonicrafter but it takes longer to change the blades. Infact the tool will accept almost any make blade which is great. Ive so far used it to sand and to cut out floorboards very cleanly, the latter job would have required a crowbar and lots of splintered floorboards without this tool. I can see this will be my go to tool for DIY from now on.Update: Nov16. Thought I would add to this review as I’ve now used it for several more jobs. Its still excellent and I now could not do without it. I’ve used it to chase out walls for cables which is far more delicate than a power drill with a chisel attachment (great if your chasing out internal walls that are only 1 brick thick – the chisel on the power drill would likely break through to other side). Using the semicircle masonry attachment (bought separately) you can cut a perfect neat line either side of your chase and then quickly chisel out the channel. I have also used it to speed up cutting out socket boxes in both masonry and plasterboard and to cut the end off thick steel bolts. You definitely need to buy a a selection of attachments to go with this to get the best from it.
Simon –
Brought this as i needed to remove the insides of a kitchen unit and so glad i did. It made a job that would of been very difficult very easy, cutting the base and back out with high precision and not requiring a lot of effort. Have since used it to sand and cut copper piping,. Love it and a must for all sorts of jobs. It is also quite and fells very well made.
Paul Rach –
My previous multi-tool was a Bosch and this did not last long before breaking down. I was hesitant to buy another as I didn’t want to waste my money. I finally decided to buy a WORX multi-tool because of its favourable price, although I didn’t have great expectations. I’m extremely pleased with this machine and happy that I bought it. It performs well, is not noisy as some people say, and has a universal adapter which allows me to use the Bosch cutters as well as those of other manufacturers. An excellent tool.
Stuart F –
A fantastic tool which I have used to cut skirting board, wood and wood flooring so far. What I have found is that the machine body performs its function without issue and it is the blades where you need to find your happiness. This is quite standard for me and tools from jigsaws to sanders – it is the consumables where you find the true beauty of using the machines.
Sue –
Great value and will recommend to friends and family thanks
Nice bit of kit paid for it self in no time wish I had this sooner –
It was a gift but have a one of. The same make a and it has been hammered and still going strong after 5 years and it was a good price
Amazon Customer –
My favourite tool in the shed, can do so many things with all the attachments.
David C. –
Excellent zTool Excellent service would use this company again