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   Sphere | Dec 29, 2003 02:32am | #1

   My advice..don't buy it. I know of 4 count em..4 that have a problem where the fan inside freewheels on the shaft and slides until it hits part of the houseing making a whale of a racket and chewing up the fan.

   Get ANY other brand if ya really need one, or a laminate trimmer with an 1/8 collet adapter.

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   MisterT | Dec 29, 2003 03:21am | #2

   buy another complete one and return it because it is "missing" the spindle!!!

   HD does not deserve better treatment!

   Mr T

   Do not try this at home!

   I am an Experienced Professional!

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   Taylorsdad | Dec 29, 2003 03:57am | #3

   Don't buy it.  Go to Sears and buy the Craftsman version.  It comes with case, circle cutter, plunge base and more, all for $59.  You can't beat it and the motors amps and rpms are identical to Rotozip.

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   Sancho | Dec 29, 2003 06:41am | #4

   dont buy it from the home cheapo hehehehe notice I didnt get nto my rotozip home cheapo rant guys...:>) 

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   xhammerandnailsx | Dec 29, 2003 06:56am | #5

   Thanks for the replies. I'll be checking into the Craftsman as soon as I need to head to Sears.

   Does anyone have any others they like? It will mostly be used for cutting can light holes.

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   james | Dec 29, 2003 07:01am | #6

   if all you are going to use it for is cutting out can light holes you may be better served with a circle cutter ( any drywall supplier will have one ) or you could just chuck a bi metal hole saw into your cordless and have at it.

   james

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   xhammerandnailsx | Dec 29, 2003 07:28am | #8

   We have a circle cutter for remodel cans. I'm looking for a cut out tool for new cans.

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   rez | Dec 29, 2003 07:13am | #7

   Ya Ron what happened to u at the Depot? Those guys always treated you so well.

   be a phttt.:o)

    

    

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   ScottB | Jan 01, 2004 04:22pm | #9

   I bought the DeWalt cut out tool from Lowes for around $90.  This being after I called them and was told they would have to special order it for $110.  Anyway, I really like it, I've used it to cut through floor tile, composite floor board, plywood, dry-wall.  It came with a circle cutter, side handle and an adjustable depth attachment.

   If you plan on doing a lot cut outs I recommend spending the money on this tool.

   if I was any smarter I might be dangerous.

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   jsvenson | Jan 01, 2004 08:50pm | #11

   Watch out Scott, there's some of DeWalt basher's around here that can never let a good word about DeWalt go unchallenged.

   Me, I like the Dewalt tools I own, except for the random orbit sander. Returned it, and the one it was replaced with, developed the same problem.

   But then I also own a Ford and was tickled to see Matt Kenseth win the Winston Cup......................

   John Svenson, Builder, Remodeler, NE Ohio (Formerly posted as JRS)

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   briank | Jan 03, 2004 09:24pm | #12

   I hope you weren't referring to me when you mentioned Dewalt bashers---I said nothing bad about Dewalt.  Only that Rotozip had been bought by Bosch and in general they have excellant tools.  I would buy Bosch over Sears any day.  I own some Dewalt stuff---nice radio/charger---would like the 18v cordless drill/circular saw better if the damn batteries were easier to get in and out.  Seems like after a lot of use, they kind of stick--the release buttons don't want to work.  And I'm kind of a Chevy guy---you know--the Hendrick racing team--Gordon/Johnson.

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   briank | Jan 01, 2004 07:54pm | #10

   Rotozip was recently (sometime in the past year) purchased by Bosch--they have upgraded even the basic Rotozip to 3-jaw chucks from 1/8" collets.  I'm sure Bosch has taken care of the other problems---I don't think they want a poorly designed tool as part of their lineup.  So unless you think Bosch tools are garbage, then I would stay away from Sears (who knows who makes their stuff anymore)

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   andybuildz | Jan 04, 2004 02:03am | #13

   Did someone here say Crapsman in the same breath as Home D poop?

   Personally I love my Rotozip and havent ever had a problem with it.......A small router is a good choice as well but my Roto zip has gotten me outta a whole lotta fixes......

   Be ,,,,,,heyyyyyy.who had that Rotozip issue from HD a ways back   : )   ?

                             andy

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