I never put it together, but this is the same thing as what's now commonly called a multitool[0], and indeed the modern version evolved from a device specifical

I never put it together, but this is the same thing as what's now commonly called a multitool[0], and indeed the modern version evolved from a device specifically designed to cut casts without harming the flesh beneath[1]. Extremely versatile and easy to use for amateurs like me. [0]: https://www.milwaukeetool.com/Products/Power-Tools/Woodworking/Oscillating-Multi-Tool/2426-20 https://www.milwaukeetool.com/Products/Power-Tools/Woodworki... [1]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Multi-tool_(power_tool) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Multi-tool_(power_tool)