In article <[email protected]>,
[email protected] says...
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> Who has good or ill to say about rototool and its clones?
For my use as a low-voltage contractor, I find it
indispensable.
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> My application would be circular cutouts for speakerbuilding with no other
> tools to speak of. Was looking at a roto clone that includes a circle jig.
I've done this numerous times, in various materials. In
general, though, I'd say if you're planning to cut anything
heavier than 1/2" ply, you're better off with a router.
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> Can these small tools function as routers as some of the box info claims?
Yes, but only on a limited basis.
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On Thu, 04 Dec 2003 17:38:23 GMT, "Bob S." <[email protected]> wrote:
>Can't speak to the Rototool but I have the Dremel Advantage (4amp) and it
>now comes with the plunge router base, flexible cable extender and some bits
>and pieces along with a 1/4" collet. I have all those items now but had to
>purchase them separately. I use the Dremel for light routing even though I
>have 3 other routers already. Its great for light work but I never tried
>going thru say 3/4" of MDF with it making cutouts.
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>Bob S.
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>"Lon Ponschock" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>news:[email protected]...
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>> Who has good or ill to say about rototool and its clones?
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>> My application would be circular cutouts for speakerbuilding with no other
>> tools to speak of. Was looking at a roto clone that includes a circle
>jig.
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>> Can these small tools function as routers as some of the box info claims?
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Can't speak to the Rototool but I have the Dremel Advantage (4amp) and it
now comes with the plunge router base, flexible cable extender and some bits
and pieces along with a 1/4" collet. I have all those items now but had to
purchase them separately. I use the Dremel for light routing even though I
have 3 other routers already. Its great for light work but I never tried
going thru say 3/4" of MDF with it making cutouts.
Bob S.
"Lon Ponschock" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
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> Who has good or ill to say about rototool and its clones?
>
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> My application would be circular cutouts for speakerbuilding with no other
> tools to speak of. Was looking at a roto clone that includes a circle
jig.
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> Can these small tools function as routers as some of the box info claims?
are you thinking of the Rotozip?
I've got one. IT sucks. I wouldn't buy it again. It works ok to grind
down my dog's toenails. It'll cut sheetrock. As a router?? HA! The
internal fan slipped out of position on mine, after little use; the
quality and durability of such an expensive tool is dismal.
dave
Lon Ponschock wrote:
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> Who has good or ill to say about rototool and its clones?
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> My application would be circular cutouts for speakerbuilding with no other
> tools to speak of. Was looking at a roto clone that includes a circle jig.
>
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> Can these small tools function as routers as some of the box info claims?
On Thu, 04 Dec 2003 00:12:43 -0600, Lon Ponschock <[email protected]>
wrote:
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> Who has good or ill to say about rototool and its clones?
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>My application would be circular cutouts for speakerbuilding with no other
>tools to speak of. Was looking at a roto clone that includes a circle jig.
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>Can these small tools function as routers as some of the box info claims?
you don't say what material these speaker boxes are made of. My guess
is that you will be better off with a jigsaw.
you can do the comparisons yourself. choose a rotozip/clone model and
a router (more like laminate trimmer) model.
compare:
tool weight.
motor amperage.
collet size.
temperature rise.
cord length.
switch placement.
Db noise levels.
anybody have anything to add?
Bridger