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Zakk:
I've got a roto zip and a Dremel.  I use the dremel 10000X more than the roto zip.  The roto zip is very powerful, but the version I have only has a couple of speeds: fast, and ludicrous speed.  I use it only for putting sinks in countertops, and even then I sometimes get nervous and use a jig saw.  That thing sometimes will act like the tazmanian devil and take off on you if you're not bullying it along and paying attention.  Plus I find the bits expensive and easy to break.  A neat tool to own, but if I had to choose between it and the dremel, it would be the dremel hands down.  Oh, but be sure to get the dremel with lots of speed adjustment.  Come to think of it, I'm on my second dremel, I went out and replaced the old one within 1/2 hour of the old one konking out on me (and twenty of those minutes were spent trying to revive it!) :)

Oh, and high end cordless tools are da bomb to own... it's the cheapy low end ones that usually disappoint people.  

Of course all of this is just my opinion, not cast in stone  8)

NoOne=NBA=:

--- Quote from: Zakk on July 15, 2004, 12:04:47 am ---That thing sometimes will act like the tazmanian devil and take off on you if you're not bullying it along and paying attention.
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If you want to see a tool that REALLY has a mind of its own, try using the Rotozip bit in your Dremel to carve your pumpkin this year.

It SOUNDED like a good idea.

Pumpkins have hard spots and soft spots though.
If you push hard enough to get through the hard spot, watch out when you come to the softer spot.

Bgnome:
i have the craftsman all-in-one and i think its a pretty good tool.  it comes with the router base attachment.  i havent been able to use it too much, but i have used it for some light drilling and straight cuts.  it can wobble a little in the base so you have to be careful when doing the straight cuts..  it is also slow going so i ended up getting a cheap circular saw.
have not tried to use it as a router yet, but in order to use it as a dremel you do need to get the extension attachment:
http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product.do?BV_UseBVCookie=Yes&vertical=TOOL&pid=00953033000

Nannuu:
I think I have the same model Rotozip as Zakk.  The thing is impossible to use unless you just don't care what the hole looks like.  My Dremel on the other hand has been used up the ying (not my ying).  Love that thing.  I got the $80 variable speed set that has some extra attachments and the extension cable.  Then I got the holy bajeezas set of bits at Costco for 20 bucks.  Second best tool ever.  I love my Kreg pocket hole jig more :).

andrewonawall:

--- Quote from: Nannuu on July 15, 2004, 01:09:44 am ---I think I have the same model Rotozip as Zakk.  The thing is impossible to use unless you just don't care what the hole looks like.  My Dremel on the other hand has been used up the ying (not my ying).  Love that thing.  I got the $80 variable speed set that has some extra attachments and the extension cable.  Then I got the holy bajeezas set of bits at Costco for 20 bucks.  Second best tool ever.  I love my Kreg pocket hole jig more :).

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I went to the hardware store and got the same kit. I really wanted that variable speed Roto Zip with the angled circular saw attachment, but this kit will get more use with hobbies and such. The harware store guy also mentioned that I could use either one, but if I was going to do heavy work all the time (like installing drywall or countertops daily) I should take the Roto Zip.  The Dremel was cheaper and came with the router and flex shaft too.  I also picked up the circle cutter for $9.  I think that I'll be happy with all this.

But now I have a problem of having no circular saw for light use. I'm building this thing with my soon to be father-in-law, who has a heavy duty circular saw for the cab. I thought that the Roto Zip attachment saw would be perfect for CP revisions in the future. Are there any small circular saws that are in the $30-$40 range that would be good for cutting 3/4" MDF???

Also, while I will of practice on some scrap wood, are there any good sites that can give me some tips on using this thing? And what about bits???? What will I need for cutting the MDF? The kit came with a drywall and general purpose bit, so will the general purpose bit do the trick? What specific bit should I purchase for the T-molding slot? I saw the $30 bit on the T-molding site, but I really don't want to pay that much unless I really have too. Plus, I need it for this weekend.

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