I have the Sears-Craftsman version of a Roto-zip tool (like the kind dry-wallers use to cut out around electrical boxes). It came with a plunge router base that you simply slide the Roto-zip into and use like a router. Interestingly, the base also tilts for cutting on a bevel.
The base is a little cheap-looking, but the idea of using the Roto-zip as a router is an interesting one. Anybody ever use one of these for routing? If so, what did you use it for?
– Toolfreak
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I have a Roto-zip, not a Craftsman. My collet on accepts 1/8" bits. I don't know if there is a collet replacement that will accept a router bit. Maybe some dremel bits would fit. I only use mine as a drywall cutout tool. I tried doing some wood cutting with one of their wood bits. I thought it was pretty useless, bits broke with minimum pressure, burned and were difficult to control. The guys on the TV adds must know something I don't. Drywall seems to be about all it can handle. I didn't experiment too much, didn't want to go into debt for bits.
Beat it to fit / Paint it to match
The Roto Zip people do sell sell different bits for different materials.
But despite what you see on that infomercial, I really don't think of this thing as a high precision tool. It works great on drywall, and you should go buy a few bits, and see what it will do for you as a plunge router -- but I think you'll be disappointed.
Good luck, though.
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-- Bertrand Russell
I got the 1/4" collet for my Rotozip and used it for some simple rounding over. It took a bit of practice to get the "feel" of it, but it worked just fine. I doubt if I would try it with a very elaborate profile, however.
I have a Roto-zip tool .. Not the Craftsman one.. I used it on some hard wood.. BIT BROKE and STUCK in the wall! Dang.. BE careful!
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