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09-04-2006, 10:25 PM
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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?
Thanks Dave
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09-04-2006, 10:28 PM
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they are great on drywall,cutting out boxes and around windows etc.  Also very good with right attachment to cut out big big holes in drywall.
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09-04-2006, 10:29 PM
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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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09-05-2006, 10:08 AM
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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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09-05-2006, 10:29 AM
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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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09-05-2006, 11:56 AM
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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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09-05-2006, 11:58 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Tom R
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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They can handle the toughest nose-hairs too.
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09-05-2006, 04:03 PM
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Quote:
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They can handle the toughest nose-hairs too.
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Jeesh, Never gave that a thought.... I'll have to try that.
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09-05-2006, 04:14 PM
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Quote:
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They can handle the toughest nose-hairs too.
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Thanks for the carrot. My eyes are still watering.
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09-05-2006, 05:29 PM
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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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09-05-2006, 06:24 PM
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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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09-05-2006, 07:30 PM
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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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09-05-2006, 09:16 PM
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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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09-09-2006, 03:49 PM
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My cabinet guy uses a Dremel tool for these kind of uses - which is better?
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09-09-2006, 04:21 PM
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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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