Who has good or ill to say about rototool and its clones?
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.
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
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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
For my use as a low-voltage contractor, I find it indispensable.
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.
Yes, but only on a limited basis.
>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.
My thanks to those who replied.
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