Multi-function tools, as their name suggests, have a very wide variety of applications due to their many available accessories.

• Multi-function tools use an oscillating action to carry out a large variety of smaller scale, detailed functions including routing, sawing, sanding, scraping and cutting.The materials that the various accessories of the multi-function tool can be used on include copper pipes, plastic, dry walls, wood, stone, paint, grout removal, tile adhesive, window putty and caulking.
• Multi tools uses a rotary action to cut, grind, sand, polish & drill on an intricate scale.
• Soldering irons, sometimes known as hot knives, are used for small scale welding of materials such as wiring & plastic.