Got a Rotozip

[Mike83]

The wifey and I decided to get a TV for the bedroom as a Christmas gift for eachother. I'm not really into tv that much (better things to do in the bedroom - like sleep!) but it was an excuse to get some cool tools to install the outlets and such for hiding the power cord, HDMI etc.

Anyway I got a Rotozip ($38 shipped from Amazon - refurbished) for cutting out the outlet box holes and was wondering what else this tool can be used for. Can I get Demel type attachments? Let me know what the possibilities are!

 

[american lockpicker]

I'm wanting to get a Rotozip next year.

 

[back2class]

cutting holes in drywall. thats about it. I hate mine.

 

[plinker]

Theres a router attachment, metal/masonary cutoff wheels, grout removal bits, I think there was a flex shaft.

Probably a few other things I dont rember offhand.

 

[back2class]

Theres a router attachment, metal/masonary cutoff wheels, grout removal bits, I think there was a flex shaft.

Probably a few other things I dont rember offhand.

Have you tried using them? I tried most bits at one time or another. Except drywall they were near useless.

 

[Zrexxer]

Not to rain on your parade, but IMO this is one of the most over-promoted useless tools ever marketed.

I hate mine, its really designed for drywall but it makes such a huge freakin mess I'd just as soon use a drywall jab saw. Just as fast and less chance of disaster.

When we built my buddy's house we subcontracted the drywall and those crews used Rotozips, we had to force the contractor to come in and fix the half a dozen places next to cutouts where it had gotten away from them and went zzzzzzzeeeeeewwwwww through the wall for about 12 inches.

 

[american lockpicker]

When I was helping build a house a few years back we used one and I liked it.

 

[z28snksknr]

I got one last Christmas. I thought it was just my inexperience with using one, but it has a bit too much power for detail jobs and cuts WAY too fast and can get away from you unless you really fight for control of it.

I tried cutting wood with it and broke two bits half way through the cut and it cut like ****. I was taking my time and bracing my arms to control it as best as possible, but it would catch an edge and BAM ther egoes the line and the bit.

I'm pretty damn good with a Dremel by comparrison and have used one for many years. The RotoZip is like taking a Top Fuel dragster to the shopping market.

 

[rsanter]

for the longest time I would not buy one because I had an iverall bad opinion about them. well I got one from a friend and started to use it, then I ended up getting the big kit with the router base, flex shaft, jigsaw base, angle head, etc for $69...what a deal

so far I have used it for
drywall
cutting a round hole in sheetmetal ductwork
cutting out an opening in corrian
cutting a corner out of tile
as a cutoff saw for small metal stuff

I really like mine, cant figure out why I didnt like them before

bob

 

[Mike83]

Wow this thread really bummed me out. Thanks guys

 

[Rockadile]

I've had mine for about ten years. I love it. I've used it for many tasks such as drywall cus, cutting vent holes in laminate flooring as well as other tasks. I only just recently bought a jigsaw since I used the Rotozip for these tasks as well.

 

[Gizzy]

I got one for X-mas when they first came out.I couldn't keep control of the darn thing,too much rpm?Broken bits,terrible cuts,etc.I thought it was just me but after reading some of these posts,maybe not.I haven't used it in years.

 

[timewarp]

I've got one, never used it for drywall but have used it a lot to cut holes in boats, very easy to use to cut a gauge hole larger than it was to upgrade to larger gauges. Have used it to do cutouts for retractable cleats, in dash GPS's and other irregular cuts that have too tight of radius to be cut with a jig saw. You do need to hold it very tight so it can't get away from you but it has saved hours over doing these things any other way.

 

[64merc]

Well, I'm not sure I really need it, but I found an older, unused Rotozip Revolution with right angle attachment, variable speed, and case for $30 yesterday at a pawn shop. It even came with a sample of new bits and blades. I know I won't use it much, but for that price I think it'll pay for itself the first time I use it. It's one of those tools that you never use but save your life one day. We shall see....

 

[cdent]

Careful with the spindle lock. I got one for a gift and forced myself to use it occasionally. The clamshell housing flexed open and jammed the spindle lock under the housing. I had used it maybe four or five times, put it away, and haven't seen it in a few years. I'd use it to trim something in a tight spot where you don't want a regular blade to chew up the surrounding stuff, but it's not worth paying money for.

 

[mooman]

Used it to cut through my hardwood floor to run coax. Worked fine.

 

[Mr_fixit]

Usefull tool, but makes a giant mess.

 

[michael murder]

It's nice for cutting curves,circles and irregular shapes in plexiglass. I've used it on a couple of art projects.

 

[ESpiker80]

for my drywall projects when i built my house i just used a jigsaw, loved it and worked great.

 

[z28snksknr]

It's nice for cutting curves,circles and irregular shapes in plexiglass. I've used it on a couple of art projects.

In my experience, it certainly DOES cut irregular shapes, most of which are unintentional.

Again I reiterate my earlier post: It's like taking a dragster to the grocery store.

 

[kharma]

Love mine... got it to cut off baseboard that went below hardwood floor surface. Worked great for that, as well as drywall, cutting wire shelving, random metal cutting, etc. Came with a "tile wheel" but I just don't see that ending well...