DeWalt Oscillating 3-Pc Scraper / Plunge / Wide Cut Blade Set

A compact kit that covers the most common wood jobs

A small, well-chosen blade kit can save a job—and your patience. That’s exactly where the DeWalt 3‑piece blade set landed for me. I put it through a week of trim repair, flooring transitions, and some sticky demo work, and it handled the mix of cutting and scraping chores with little drama. It’s not a do‑everything bundle, and it doesn’t pretend to be. But as a focused, wood‑first set for an oscillating multi‑tool, it ticks the right boxes.

What’s in the set

You get three blades:

• A rigid scraper for adhesive, caulk, paint, and gunk that needs to go.
• A “wood with nail” blade designed for plunge cuts and occasional contact with fasteners.
• A wide fast‑cut blade for clean, straight rips and flush trimming in wood.

This is a wood‑centric kit. If you’re hoping to cut metal tubing or grind grout, you’ll want different accessories. Within its intended scope—cutting and scraping wood materials—it’s a practical loadout that covers 80% of what I reach for an oscillating tool to do on trim, casing, cabinet backs, underlayment, and flooring.

Fit and compatibility

The universal fit is the unsung hero here. I ran the set on a DeWalt 20V oscillating tool and an older Bosch with the common open‑back interface; neither needed an adapter, and the clamp-up was secure with no slippage. If your tool accepts standard universal/OIS blades, you should be fine.

A quick caveat: some newer oscillating tools use proprietary interfaces that require specific blades. If you’ve got a Starlock‑only tool, for example, this universal shank won’t engage. That’s not a knock on the set—just a reminder to check your tool’s interface before you buy or toss the packaging.

Cutting performance: nails, plunge cuts, and fast rips

The “wood with nail” blade is the workhorse. I used it for doorjamb undercuts over new flooring and for trimming shims and screws flush during a jamb reset. It plunges cleanly; the nose tracks predictably and resists walking if you start with a shallow pilot nibble before committing to full depth. Contact with smaller finish nails was uneventful—there’s a brief spark, a change in tone, and then it powers through. As with any oscillating blade, sustained metal contact will slow the cut and accelerate wear, but for incidental nails it held up well across a long afternoon of punch‑list tasks.

The wide fast‑cut blade shines when you need straight, controlled cuts in softer stock. I used it to flush-trim overhanging veneer on a cabinet back, shave a quarter‑inch from a poplar casing return, and cut back a plywood subfloor edge. The extra width helps keep the cut line true, and it’s notably quicker than a narrow plunge blade in materials under about 3/4 inch. To get the best finish, let the blade do the work, keep the oscillation speed in the mid‑range, and back out periodically to clear chips. Pushing too hard loads the teeth and raises heat, which never helps cut quality or blade life.

A couple of technique notes that made a difference:

• For plunge cuts, score a shallow kerf first to prevent chatter, then feather in to depth.
• If you expect to meet metal, slow the speed a notch and keep your cut angle shallow to reduce tooth shock.
• For flush cuts, tape the adjacent surface and rest the tool shoe on the work to stabilize the cut.

Scraping performance: adhesives and cleanup

The rigid scraper is the blade I didn’t think I’d use as much as I did. It’s stiff, relatively sharp, and it excels at cleaning flooring adhesive ridges and old construction adhesive from studs. The square leading edge lets you get right into corners and along baseboards. I prefer a shallow angle with a slight pulling motion; that reduces gouging and lifts material in thin curls instead of digging in.

It handled cured latex caulk and paint drips cleanly and even took up a patch of stubborn carpet glue without overheating. If you’re removing thick epoxy or urethane flooring adhesive, take passes from multiple directions rather than trying to muscle the scraper through in one go—oscillating scrapers reward patience and pressure control.

Control, vibration, and noise

Oscillating tools are never quiet, but blade choice can change the character of the cut. All three of these ran smoothly for me. The wide fast‑cut blade, in particular, damped vibration better than a narrow blade would on longer rips, and that translated to straighter cuts and less hand fatigue. The “wood with nail” blade is a touch louder when you contact metal (as expected), but it didn’t rattle or shudder on plunge starts. Clamping was consistent; I didn’t have to re-seat a blade mid‑job.

Durability and wear

Consumable blades live and die by heat and abuse. Used within their lane, these held up well. After trimming over a dozen jambs, eating a few finish nails, and making various flush cuts, the “wood with nail” blade was noticeably slower but still usable; teeth were intact, just dulled at the tips. The wide fast‑cut blade kept its bite longer—no surprise, since it didn’t see metal—and continued to leave clean edges in softwood and plywood.

The scraper’s edge showed minor rounding after adhesive removal on OSB, which is typical. A light touch on a fine file brought back a crisp edge for another round of cleanup. As with any oscillating accessory, letting the tool clear chips and avoiding scorching extends life; these blades didn’t feel fragile or eager to burn.

One practical note: the black finish wears where the clamp and work contact, which is purely cosmetic but makes it easy to see where heat is building. If you see the finish discolor at the teeth, slow down and clear debris.

Limitations and what it’s not

• It’s a wood‑first set. There’s no dedicated metal‑only blade, carbide rasp, or grout accessory. If your work skews to tile or heavy metal cutting, pick a different bundle.
• Depth is inherently limited by blade length. For deep plunge cuts in thick stock, a sawzall or multi‑pass approach may be smarter.
• There’s no warranty coverage listed for the set. That’s common for consumables, but it’s worth noting if you expect replacement coverage.

None of these are deal‑breakers for the intended audience; they’re simply boundaries to keep in mind.

Who it’s for

If you’re a remodeler, finish carpenter, or serious DIYer who uses an oscillating tool for trim, flooring transitions, casing adjustments, cabinet installs, and sticky demo, this is a sensible grab‑and‑go kit. It’s also a good “top‑off” pack to keep in the case for those moments when you discover an errant nail mid‑cut or need to clean up an adhesive mess without reaching for a heat gun and scraper.

Practical tips for better results

• Start plunge cuts with a shallow pilot to prevent skating.
• Run mid‑range speed for most wood; slow down when you expect metal.
• Use painter’s tape as a sacrificial fence for flush cuts against finished surfaces.
• Let the blade cool between long cuts; heat kills teeth.
• Dress the scraper edge lightly with a fine file when it starts to slide instead of slice.

Recommendation

I recommend the DeWalt 3‑piece blade set for anyone who needs a straightforward, reliable trio of oscillating accessories for wood work. The universal fitment actually works across common tools without adapters, the selection covers the most common cut/scrape scenarios, and performance is predictable: clean plunges, fast straight cuts, and a scraper that genuinely saves time. Durability is solid for the category so long as you respect the blades’ limits, and while there’s no warranty, these are consumables that earned their keep on my jobs. If you need tile or heavy metal capability, look for a specialty kit. For wood‑centric tasks, this set is an easy, confident choice.