Chit Chat in VOLTVILLE Thread #2 :)

[rave]

Oh I love opening new toys. Just not the bills that have a tendency to follow in their tracks.

 

[cindycated]

Nice!! Hmmm ... guess I'll be trolling eBay for a used Rotozip and accessories. Probably can't afford new, but I haven't Googled it yet. I just paid my bills. 'Nuff said.

Mine's a refurb...I think it was from eBay. Worked like new when I got it!

 

[cindycated]

Umm - Cindy, would you mind telling me what model you have? Looks like there's a plethora of Rotozip stuff. And my eyes are crossing.

Mine is the RZ20. Came in a kit: carry bag, circle cutter (very cool), zipmate (wheel attachment), a few bits, a couple of wheels. Trying to find the exact kit I got, but can't seem to now. Sowwy.

This is my second one, so I went for an upgrade with bells and whistles (variable speed, worklight, X-Bit compatability). My first one was given to me and was the original one, which was very basic. Worked great for a few years, until brother-in-law burned it out in ONE USE, just like he did my other stuff. His favorite line: "I'll buy you a new one." I refused to let him touch my circular saw after that. When I found out he used my sliding compound miter saw instead, I made him buy it from me.

 

[cindycated]

Morning all!

I think a dremel can do this stuff too and can be used else where needed.

True, even some of the HF rotary stuff can use Rotozip bits. But the wheels, you'd need a separate tool for, and the Rotozip has more torque (it's like a Dremel on steroids). But if you have access to a wet saw, use that for the straight cuts (it's easier - you can even rent those from HD), then just get a rotary tool from HF (even the best one they have is under $30) and use the RZ tile bits on that.

 

[Tritium]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lpGLdGkZvAg This is mine

 

[cindycated]

Hm don't know never tried it. There are attachements and diamond disks for ceramics and tiles. But there are so many, check them out on Dremel.com

I would use my Dremel on ceramic tile, but not porcelain or stone. It's too wimpy.

 

[Tritium]

Probably depends on the dremel version and/or attachments but it's generally made for small things.

 

[cindycated]

I guess it would be similar to why you wouldn't use a Dremel to drill a 15mm hole. Yes, it can be done, but hard on the machine and too much time for it to be practical. The RotoZip is a king sized Dremel made for heavier use. If I remember correctly it was originally used to cut holes, outlets, switches, lights, in sheetrock so it was designed for heavy use/abuse in dusty environments. It does need two hands to keep it accurate and takes a little practice to use well, but it can save tons of time and effort.

Yep, I've done just about everything they showed on that infomercial!

And I've cut a tailgate window out of plexi, swirly cutouts on my bathroom light to match the floor mat (you know, like this

, and a bunch of odds and ends I can't even remember now...

 

[cindycated]

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Thanks Awsum, but after a bit of research, it turns out that I don't need a whole new tool. I can get 3 3/8" diamond saw wheels with a 15mm arbor for my B&D Bolt On system. I've got the trim saw attachment (along with most of the others). That'll do the trick. All that I need is the blade.

Yeah, it's really the blades and bits that do all the work. If you already have stuff that has enough torque, then you're set!

 

[cindycated]

But, But, But - you will not get a new toy to play with!!!

But, But, But they're all the same! Once you've played with one, you've played with all of them.

 

[cindycated]

At about the same time as cutting holes in sheetrock the cabinet industry found it invaluable for working laminate counter tops. I eventually found it to beat a hammer and chisel for undercutting hard to reach places in door casings that my jamb saws wouldn't reach.



And in a box. Opening boxes excites me lol.

Oh no, Wuzz, there's an even better tool for that.

Fein Multimaster, but I have the $30 version from HF.

 

[Semiretired]

But, But, But they're all the same! Once you've played with one, you've played with all of them.

Noooo! You did not just say that...

 

[awsum140]

But size still matters, has to be big enough to do the job.

 

[Wuzznt Me]

Oh no, Wuzz, there's an even better tool for that.

Fein Multimaster, but I have the $30 version from HF.

;
;I don't know what tool that is but if it's an oscillator that's what I meant on the casings.

 

[3mg Meniere]

OH! My! They are predicting the biggest snow of the season tonight. All of 3-5 inches. I'll bet the farmers are grateful.

 

[SandySu]

OH! My! They are predicting the biggest snow of the season tonight. All of 3-5 inches. I'll bet the farmers are grateful.

That's what I've dubbed the "last hurrah snowstorm." I've been wondering if we'll get it this year. Often, in March, we get the biggest snowstorm of the year. It doesn't happen every year, but it happens enough that I've come to expect it. I wonder if that snowstorm is headed our way after it hits you.

 

[tmcase]

We're getting a lightning show. Whoot!

 

[SandySu]

A good night photo in honor of 0mg: spring snow. In fact, this one was so far along that things had bloomed already. It didn't seem to affect the blooms, though. The snow was short-lived, not the last hurrah snowstorm.

 

[Semiretired]

Is it that time already? - thanks for the heads up - time to hit the sack - Sandy has closed the day - at least for me...

 

[Tritium]

Mornin!

Why do you guys hit a sack every night?


We will have a few days rain and then 68F and sun