OK….but just this one time.
I recently bought the Dewalt model “rotozip”….so far, so good…..but I absolutely LOVE the circle cutter. Here`s a shot of my first time cut in cement backer board….schaweeeeet!
J. D. Reynolds
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wow ...
like Dad would say ...
almost looks like ya know what yer doing!
I last used my lowly rotozip with their circle cutter to help the electrician set a bunch of can lights in a drop ceiling ...... nothing beats a nice tight fit.
Jeff
Buck Construction, llc Pittsburgh,PA
Artistry in Carpentry
I`ll allow my FIL to reply to your Dad...one of his favs..."I oughta start chargin` for this."
Ya think we`ll end up just as corny?J. D. Reynolds
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Ya think we`ll end up just as corny?
End Up?
I been there for years!
JeffBuck Construction, llc Pittsburgh,PA
Artistry in Carpentry
like it grew there!
I don't know..maybe it's my screen but it does look just a tad out of round ;-)
It will pass though! Ok, now try a cut around an installed live electric outlet!
Ok, now try a cut around an installed live electric outlet!
Aw that aint nuthin`....I usually plug into the outlet I`m cuttin`....no sense draggin` out an extension cord.J. D. Reynolds
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all dewalt kidding aside...
I'd return it if I were you, if you can..
unless they changed it from the last time I had the dewalt model..
the plastic "nub" that locks the collet down broke on two of the ones I had.
Not sure I know what you`re refering to. (nub?)
The collet lock system on this model is actually two seperate buttons....one holds collet, while the other either loosens or tightens.....no tools required. A nice feature...no problems thus far.J. D. Reynolds
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The zip design tools have been around long enough now to prove they have a place.
One of these days someone will make a durable one without plastic buttons and stuff that keep breaking off.
When they do I'll be in the checkout line.
was a bit out of it last night so I didn't explain very well.
On the two I had, the locking mechanism on the collet was a plastic button that you pushed in, the button locked it from spinning so you could lossen or tighten the collet.
the way it locked it down was a little plastic nub that fit inside a hole to hold things still when you loosened or tightened.
with me? probably not....
anyway, the little plastic thing rounded off and stoped working on the one I had so you couldn't lock the collet down with the button anymore.
either way, if you're happy with it stick with it, just a heads up.
From your description it sounds as though they`ve made improvements...but I apreciate the heads up none-the-less.
Should it fail as you`ve described, I`ll be sure to let loose with a rant here. LOL!J. D. Reynolds
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and I'll be quick with a "told ya so"
actually got myself published in BT over this very thing... can't remember when or what I said but basically the same thing I told you.
not knocking new tools but what did you use before it to cut out cb? How was the dust level? with roto?
I have two quickies that I use.
I have a couple of hole saw bits that I use for cb and my greatest invention, is using my jig saw to cut out the big holes. It also uses up those blades that you just hate throwing out.
Previously I owned the Rotozip brand cutout tool....while it was fine for drywall, I never considered using it fot anything else. When it died I wasn`t sure I even wanted to bother with a new one. I ended up talking myself into this one when I ordered a drywall lift from Amazon....Amazon had the Dewalt at a good price. I figured if for nothing else, it makes life easier when cutting out recessed lighting. When it came, I was surprised to find it had a circle cutting attachment, although I wasn`t sure it would get much use. That was until I needed to make the shower body cutout in the cb. Like you, I had always used my jigsaw for such cutouts....which worked fine for the most part, but I`d have to remember to pack my jigsaw in my truck when closing up a bathroom.....pretty much for only that cut. The cutout tool is already there. This thing worked so nicely, I`ll actually look for other uses....unlike the previous model which sat in my drywall box until it was time for the "high-hats". As for the dust level....not too bad on drywall and not anywhere near as bad as my worm drive with a cement blade cutting through the cb.J. D. Reynolds
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