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Main => Main Forum => Topic started by: DougHillman on April 21, 2004, 03:34:33 pm
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Who's using one?
I've found that mine has almost completely replaced my actual router. It does everything that my router does, in a smaller package. The router has been relegated back to being bolted into its table. I haven't even used it at all on my 2 current projects.
I've got an actual Roto-Zip brand Rebel (which just broke. :( Probably not under warranty any longer so I donno if they're repair it.) and a Craftsman rotary tool. Love 'em both.
If you've never seen one, basically it's just a shrunken down router or a Dremel on steroids.
http://www.rotozip.com/
I've used mine to make straight cuts instead of a circular saw, curved cuts instead of a jigsaw as well as routing insets & cutting T-molding slots instead of a router.
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I have the dremel advantage rotory saw. I love it, it works great and also acts as a normal dremel with the attachment.
It totally replaces a jig saw and does some routing but I still prefer the router for doing routing needs. I find the advantage can do the job of the router but it seems to work pretty hard at it sometimes. I'd rather just use the router in that case instead of burning out the motor on the advantage.
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I have one, but its the only tool i'm afraid of... :o The thing screams as its cutting and requires a bit of practice to get used to. I end up only using it for rough work and still use regular tools for finishing.
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I'm starting to use it more and more. Ya gotta wear earplugs, that's for sure. :)
I find that it treats the material much better than a jigsaw or circular saw. I've begun using it for most of my cutting needs.
It does take some practice to get used to. Knowing that it'll pull a bit to the left is important. Going slowly and carefully though, it's no more difficult to follow curves than it is with a jogsaw.
The fact that the cordless chuck lets me switch it from being a saw to a router to a slot cutter within seconds is awesome. Lets me only have one cord to trip over. :)
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