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Rotozip Junk Or Not?
Well today I was doin some work for this ladie, she gave me a brand new rotozip she said she got it for a gift but wasnt gonna use it. I said heck ya free tool. Is there any good uses for these or are they just another gimmick?
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Re: Rotozip Junk Or Not?
they are great on drywall,cutting out boxes and around windows etc.
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Trade: Electrical; Commercial and Residential Service
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Re: Rotozip Junk Or Not?
I use them all the time with a "tile bit" for cutting out plaster for boxes and such. Makes a nice, clean cut, without disturbing the surrounding plaster. Makes a heck of a lot of dust, though.
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Trade: carpentry
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Re: Rotozip Junk Or Not?
Use a cut-off disk to put a groove in a stripped screw, then pull it out w/ a flathead screwdriver...
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Re: Rotozip Junk Or Not?
The rotozip is perhaps not the best on the market but for me it's a 'don't leave home without it' tool.
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Re: Rotozip Junk Or Not?
Handy little bugger, - - but a real 'light-weight' as far as endurance is concerned.
Like md says, - - dusty as hell for cutting drywall or plaster, - - but does do the job. Also, - - it'll cut ceramic wall tiles, but not floor tiles (fired hotter, harder). P.S. the right-angle attachment with diamond blade is real handy as a light-duty hand-held grinder. |
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Re: Rotozip Junk Or Not?Quote:
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Re: Rotozip Junk Or Not?
Jeesh, Never gave that a thought.... I'll have to try that.
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Re: Rotozip Junk Or Not?
Thanks for the carrot. My eyes are still watering.
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Re: Rotozip Junk Or Not?
I have 2 and they're indespensible in many situations. The cutoff wheel is great for padlocks, small metal jobs and cutting SS/Teflon Weatherhead hose.
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Re: Rotozip Junk Or Not?
Had one, thought it was the sh*t until I replaced it with a 18volt cordless Dewalt cut out tool. Now I know what the sh*t really is.
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Chief Toilet Mover
Trade: Bathroom Remodeling
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Re: Rotozip Junk Or Not?
Oh yeah, before I forget, the other thing that is weird is my old rotozip used to throw some ridiculous dust, the cordless one I use now for whatever reason is practically dustless. I couldn't tell you why, maybe it's got something to do with the turning speed or torque increase? But it is very noticeable and significant.
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Trade: Construction and Remodeling
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Re: Rotozip Junk Or Not?
Thanks guys i will have to pick up some bits and stuff and give it a try. I do hang drywall every once and a while looks like this would beat the ole keyhole saw
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Trade: General Contractor
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Coronado, CA (Just outside San Diego)
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Re: Rotozip Junk Or Not?
My cabinet guy uses a Dremel tool for these kind of uses - which is better?
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Re: Rotozip Junk Or Not?
The dust may stem from the bit cutting material, but the killer is the 700mph blower on all cut out tools regardless of brand. It just stirs everything up and into the air. It doesn't matter on a big job, but those little jobs in occupied spaces are not doable without chasing with a vac.
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