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Rotozip tools...Opinions?

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Jerry A.

09-07-2003 20:42:12




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Got to thinking about some wall board I need to put up in the near future. Thought a Rotozip tool (or other spin-off's) might do the trick for cutting out holes for electrical boxes.

Experiences with these tools? Durability? Would anyone recommend them?




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David Bacon

09-08-2003 20:50:52




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 Re: Rotozip tools...Opinions? in reply to Jerry A., 09-07-2003 20:42:12  
Jerry my guess is it will do you just fine as it will not be a every day ordeal. I feel a good investment for electrical boxes such as switch boxes etc is start with a 4 inch square metal box with nail flange ( LOTS OF ROOM FOR CONNECTIONS). This gets nailed on flush with the ---STUD--not the drywall. Then you add a METAL mud pan--this product usualy is a buck or less. They come in round for lights, double outlets or switch boxes, as well as single. These mud pans were made for routers / rotozip tools. As on a sidewall just hang the sheetrock with a couple of screws towards the top. Then stab your rotozip anywhere in the hole and go outward til you hit the mud pan. Then you simply climb over the edge and zip around the mud pan. It will fit tighter than a glove, never break the sheet rock and goes much much faster than the traditional way. It is idiot proof and you can do profesional work right from the start, with no taddle tale ---did it myself signs. They do come in different sizes for different thicknesses of drywall. The bits I use are 1/8 for electrical boxes, and if there is alot of windows and doors I use 1/4 inch bits to cut those openings (less breaking the bits). Dave NE Iowa

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john d

09-08-2003 17:22:41




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 Re: Rotozip tools...Opinions? in reply to Jerry A., 09-07-2003 20:42:12  
I've got one, and I like it. Haven't seen much of it lately, as my son keeps borrowing it! WEAR SAFETY GOGGLES!



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Kevin

09-08-2003 16:24:49




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 Re: Rotozip tools...Opinions? in reply to Jerry A., 09-07-2003 20:42:12  
The Rotozip style tools have limited uses, mine just sits around now. If I could start over fresh, I would buy a Dremel, many more uses and a cleaner cut. My .02



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Wes in SC

09-08-2003 09:28:28




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 Re: Rotozip tools...Opinions? in reply to Jerry A., 09-07-2003 20:42:12  
I have used a dremel tool with router base attachment and spiral bit to do sheetrock cutouts. I recommend this option unless you are going to be doing sheetrock daily. Lower up-front cost, I think, and a more versatile tool when you've finished your sheetrock work.



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rossow (mn)

09-08-2003 08:14:44




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 Re: Rotozip tools...Opinions? in reply to Jerry A., 09-07-2003 20:42:12  
I have two of them. They work great for drywall, although they raise a fair amount of dust and leave a sort of ragged edge. For other operations as shown on Rotozip TV ads, beware. I'd be reluctant to use one for much work in cutting out sink openings in countertops, etc. They're really a drywall tool, although they have their moment for tile cutting, with the right (expensive) bit.



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ShepFL

09-08-2003 06:56:15




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 Re: Rotozip tools...Opinions? in reply to Jerry A., 09-07-2003 20:42:12  
I love mine. Just built a new house last yr. and poured some sweat equity into it. Seen the electricians using the Rotozip. Spoke with them and they swear by it.

I got one and did all my additional electrical outlets, network and whole home stereo. Downside is house construction is done and I only got one tool out of the deal.



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VADAVE

09-08-2003 06:22:52




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 Re: Rotozip tools...Opinions? in reply to Jerry A., 09-07-2003 20:42:12  
I have one and use it for any fitting type work. In drywall go around the box so the tool pulls into the box(counter clockwise I think). The make a bit for tile and concrete board and it works well there too--use it the same way.



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Mattlt

09-08-2003 05:10:05




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 Re: Rotozip tools...Opinions? in reply to Jerry A., 09-07-2003 20:42:12  
They work great for what you're looking to do with it.

Takes a little getting used to, as far as following along the outside of an electrical box. Inside the box is easy, the outside takes a steady hand.

Make sure you use the bits that don't have teeth on the end of the bit (1/4 inch from the tip) Then you won't have to worry about chewing up the electrical box, or any wires inside it.

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