Amazon.com Review

Rotozip spiral saws are popular tools, so it's no surprise that people are also hot after Rotozip bits and accessories. This five-pack of saber-cut bits, which are used to make jig-saw-like cuts with the Rotozip, is always high on our top-sellers list--and why not? The pack offers a nice variety of general-use bits at a very reasonable price. In tests, we ran them through a large variety of wood and composite materials--just about every type of scrap we had lying around the shop--and as long as we didn't push too hard (let the tool do the cutting) they performed like champs. Keep in mind that these particular bits are for cutting wood and composite materials. Rotozip also makes a bit for tile, a carbide bit for concrete board and plaster, and various "guide" bits for cutting around in-wall obstacles such as electrical outlets. --Mark McDonald ... Read more

Reviews (5)

Great bits
For Canadians who cant shop Amazon (I can and do frequently)(love Amazon for the great deals)..these are available at Home Depot for the same price..with currency conversion of course and PST GST

Go slow and keep your cost low.
The trick to using these bitsand keeping them from snapping is setting the depth guide to just below the outside surface that you are cutting, but slowing down your cutting rate the futher down the bit you go. In other words, when you cut a thin material at the edge of the bit, with the guide set low, cut SLOW as the force is on the end of the bit and it can snap easy. Go slow and keep your cost low.

What else are you going to buy?
For general purpose cutting these are the choice. They do well in a variety of non-abrasive materials. Just don't push them hard or you will need another 5 pack right away. The bits do better if you just let the tool do the work. They are kind of hard to control if you want a nice cut. But that's the nature of spiral saws . The down cutting spiral is nice since the dust is blown away from you instead of back at your face. It's pretty simple , if you have a spiral saw , you need these bits.

Great bits for a great product and a real good price.
If you have a Rotozip, you need bits. I'm still learning how to use mine and I have broken a few bits. If you are like me, get a five pack, you will need them.

They work real well and cut through most anything. Just take your time when you are cutting something for the first time. Let the bit do the cutting. Don't try and muscle your way through.

However, if you are cutting tiles or ceramic, get the ceramic tool.

Great Bits
These bits are longlasting and will cut through anything. They also leave a real fine finish on the woodwork. I have recommended these bits to my friends. ... Read more

Features

• 5-year warranty
• Variable speed, from 5,000 to 35,000 rpm
• Quick-change collet
• Flexible shaft attachment, 75 bits, and two clamps
• Carrying case with storage compartments

Reviews (15)

The best and most practical Dremel tool to own
The variable speed Moto-Tool is the only way to fly for working with fired & unfired ceramics, precious and alloy metals, plastics, and wood. The speed adjustment ensures proper cutter control while not damaging the workpiece.

The flex shaft increases this tool's versatility ten fold! With it, you can work in areas that were obstructed for the Moto-Tool au natural.

The abundance of other accessories (router attachment, drill press, cutting accessories) makes this a tool that you can build a good economical workshop around.

You'll be surprised and amazed in just how often you will use it!

Variable Speed Switch cause of Malfunction
This Dremel was great when it worked. I had the same problems that I see many others have had. The variable speed switch was not designed well and the tool is rendered useless after a few weeks of light usage. The tool was sent in for warranty repair 2 weeks ago, still waiting.

Christmas dream
I mentioned to my mother ONCE that I wanted this...and so I was stunned when I got it for Christmas! I use it for everything from clockmaking, to cleaning and refinishing antique jewellery and the like. Everything... literally everything. There are so many more attachments to get!... The "flex shaft" is a necessity for me, at least. So I reccommend buying this "super kit" which comes with that flex shaft. ...

Dremel does it again!
I still have my 10-year-old Dremel tool but I wanted this one because it goes up to 35,000 rpm. And is it sweet! I like the soft grip body because it is more comfortable to hold and doesn't slip when my hands get sweaty. The faster speeds make the cuts smoother when I use the routing bits.

I also like the way Dremel keeps coming out with new bits to keep the tool versatile.

Nice tool but I'm not surprised
I bought this tool as a gift because of the Flex Shaft and all of the enclosed accessories. I own two Dremels and they have stood up to everything I can throw at them. The person I got the tool for is an artist and uses the tool for carving wood and plastic. She was very happy to receive this tool as a present and it makes me happy knowing that she uses it every day. ... Read more

Amazon.com Review

Rotozip spiral saws are popular tools, so it's no surprise that people are also hot after Rotozip bits and accessories. This 10-pack of drywall-cut bits, which are used with the Rotozip spiral saw for cutting around in-wall obstacles such as electrical outlets, is always high on our top-sellers list--and why not? It offers 10 bits at a very reasonable price. In tests we found that as long as we didn't push too hard (let the tool do the cutting) they performed like champs. Keep in mind that these particular bits are for making guided cuts in drywall and paneling. Rotozip also makes a bit for tile, a carbide bit for concrete board and plaster, and various saber-cut bits for wood and composite materials. --Mark McDonald ... Read more

Reviews (1)

Drywall bits
These bits are great for drywall. I have been using them to put in the outlet holes. It goes through drywall with ease and it makes accurate cuts. The double-end makes it last twice as long! ... Read more

Features

• wrench
• Made in USA
• 5-year warranty
• 10 assorted accessories
• 1/8" collet

Reviews (1)

Dremel Model 275
I have just bought a dremel 275. I do Genealogy and right now I am making book to give to my son. This book has a wooden cover made entirly of wood. It will be an item that will be able to pass down from generation to generation. I have designed a Family Tree on the cover using my Dremel 275.
Thank You Dremel
Ron ... Read more

Features

• Dry diamond continuous rim blade
• Cuts through very hard materials like floor tile
• For use with Rotozip's Spiral Saw power tool and Zip Mate attachment
• One blade per pack

Reviews (1)

Rotozip Z-Blade dry diamond blade
Once again Roto-Zip has come up with another great attachment.I have always liked the idea how one tool can take on many jobs around the house.I was going to buy a grinder and a diamond blade(for cutting tile)at the hardware store,then I had seen Roto-Zip had a diamond blade.I had the Roto-Zip so I had to give it a shot.It cuts great and it saved me money. ... Read more

Features

• 5 amps
• 2 speed (25,000 & 30,000) RPM
• CLIC design depth adjustment

Features

• Made In USA
• Quick Change Collet Nut
• Customized Storage Case
• 30 Assorted Accessories
• 175+ Uses Book

Reviews (4)

Great product but not a great value.
This is a great product that will save the owner much time. It is a must have for anyone that does home/auto repair. I was trying to remove a rusted nut when I bought this product. I had it off in seconds. I can't say enough on how useful this tool is. I gave it only 3 stars because the Dremel 3956 or 3962 are a better value. Both the 3956 and 3962 have a variable speed Dremel instead of just a 2 speed Dremel and the 3956 includes the flexable shaft. The price to go from the 2850D to the 3956 is about $10 and the 3962 less than the 2850D. Still you can't go wrong on any of the Dremels.

One of the most usefull tools in my shop
This purchase was my first Dremel tool. I've used it to sand, grind, cut and fabricate small pieces or to modify larger pieces. You can do almost anything with one of these things. And with all of the new attachments they are coming out with....it just gets better....buy one...seriously... you wont regret it.

A life saver and a staple in any tool collection
This is a tool that you can't appreciate until you buy it and allow it to "save the day" time after time. Since I purchased this kit I have taken on jobs where I would never have imagined this tool finding an application, and without fail, before the project is finished, I find that I not only put it to use but I would have been stuck at a dead end were it not for this kit. Buy it and let it prove itself you wont be sorry.

Perfect Tool
I've used this tool mainly for metal works. It's good for those detail works some people face. It's a slow job working with metal but if you have patience it's accomplish what you're working on. I recommend this for anyone. I haven't worked on other material such as plastic but should be easy enough with this tool. ... Read more

Features

• Includes Rotary Tool, 30 accessories, 2 spring clamps, and kit box
• Powerful, high torque motor to complete jobs faster
• Exclusive Flip-Lock spindle lock system provides quick and easy accessory changes
• Universal collet system accepts all standard rotary tool accessories
• 3-speed (12,000/24,000/30,000 RPM) switch allows for maximum precision in all applications

Reviews (5)

a great buy
This bit is incredible. It has cut through everything that I have used it on and it is still as sharp as the day I got it. It really lasts a long time. Great for any person who had stuff to cut and wants a bit that will cut through many different surfaces.

Great for plaster/buttonboard remodeling
I am a remodeler and cutting plaster/buttonboard in older houses can be tough. I got only one hole cut for a six 6" can lights before my Greenlee hole saw was ruined. This bit in my Rotozip cut the last five and plenty of holes in the walls for outlets and for pulling wire (unlike a regular electrician I have to patch my holes so a square cut is worth it) . It did take a couple bits (you can see the "teeth" getting worn down) and near the end of a bit's life, you get more cutting by working the bit in and out. It's a dusty job and you should wear more than a cheap dust mask. I also found a full face shield worked much better than goggles.
I have been trying to buy some more of these bits at Home Depot (couldn't wait for a Amazon order) but the clerk told me that Bosch had just bought out Rotozip and that it would be a while before new bits came in under the Bosch name(?)
$10/bit is expensive but they get the job done.

don't bother
The Rotozip is great for drywall if the shaft lock don't break, however the other accessories are a big bust and this one tops the list of worthless items I have bought for the only Rotozips I will ever buy. As a home builder I bought 3 Rotozip tools a year ago, never again.

Don't Waste Your Money
I am always amazed to see positive reviews for products which are total duds. This is a true puzzle, which I cannot explain. But I must rely on my own experiences when I judge a product, and by that standard, this RotoZip bit is a full-on, undiluted ... with no redeeming value whatever. Contrary to the manufacturer's claim, it will NOT cut stucco. Trust me...I'm positive. I'm installing a "through-the-wall" air conditioner, and I tried to use this bit to cut through the wall's stucco covering. Absolutely no dice. You might as well use a nail file. But I've learned that there are tools that work. If you must cut through stucco (or similarly hard materials) consider a Milwaukee Sawzall (reciprocating saw) and a Milwaukee tungsten carbide blade. Worked for me...although I used up two blades in the process. You should also have good results if you use a 4" grinder (e.g., Makita, Bosch, Milwaukee, etc) and a dry-cutting diamond blade. These tools work, and ... sells them all...but stay away from the RotoZip, unless wasting money is one of your hobbies.

RotoZip Carbide bit RZ250 1/4 inch.
This little piece of metal performs magical cuts in most of the hard surfaces I have used it on. And it lasts & lasts. A time-saver for me at work. ... Read more

Reviews (9)

Cheaper then a wet saw and has more versatility
Alright--imagine being in the middle of a tile project and needing to make a cut. This is your first big tiling project so you don't really have any special tools like a wet saw--and you of course hadn't had to foresight to rent one. Well this was the position I found myself in one day when I was tiling my bathroom. My solution was to order the rotozip bit and I must say I have been very pleased with it. This tile bit makes it easy to cut both straight and curved lines. This is wonderful in itself because when I finally sprung for the wet saw I found out that it couldn't even really cut curved lines. This makes this bit so incredibly worth the money it costs because it can do twice as much as an expensive wet saw--and the bit is also cheaped then renting a wet saw for a day. This bit gives a really great cut and doesn't crack or shatter the tile. Also the rotozip is so easy to use making using this bit a pure pleasure. Obviously though if you are undertaking a huges project with lots of cuts you may be better off to rent a big saw or buy your own--but this little bit is great for projects that don't require a huge amount of cutting. I have been pleased with all the rotozip attachments and this tile cutting bit is great!!

Don't even think of cutting 1/2" backer board with this.
I am in the process of laying about 250 sf of tile and purchased these bits to allow me to make cuts in 1/2" backerboard (cement board). After one painfiully slow cut, the bit broke. I contacted Rotozip and they recommended using the RZ250 (1/4" shank bit). It's working out very well! RotoZip says that this bit should also work, but I think not. If you are cutting thicker cement board, pay the extra [money] and get the RZ250 bit.

Not good for floor tile
I thought this tool was the perfect solution for my tiling project. Heed the warnings about not using it on floor tile or thick ceramic tile. I burned up a blade trying to drill through floor tile. It worked to make an irregular cut in the floor tile before it was installed but it took FOREVER. It was actually quicker for me to drive to the hardware store and have them cut the tile.

It did work great on the cement backer board. I just noticed the diamond wheel for cutting tile and I am hoping that will be better.

roto tile bits
roto tile bits will do a good job on thin ceramic tiles for cutouts-straight cuts are hard-thick tile,marble,etc-forget it--bits burn up quickly on cement backer board and at $5.99 are not cost effective. Buy a small diamond blade for your 4" grinder--makita-dewalt etc. which are very effective, with a little practice they work fine--wear a dust mask and eye protection

Not good on large floor tile
I read several good reviews on this product, but they all seem to relate to wall tile. I found that the bit performs poorly on large floor tile. ... ... Read more

Features

• One year warranty/30 day performance certification
• Efficient cutting action
• Used for a variety of applications
• Quick and easy bit changes
• Comfortable, ergonomically designed body

Reviews (1)

cutout tool
This tool comes in handy when you have a small hole to cut. It works as well in plywood and paneling. It is hard to cut in a straight line free hand. ... Read more

Features

• Rotozip 1/4-inch collet
• For use with Rotozip's Spiral Saw power tool and Zip Mate attachment
• One collet per pack

Features

• Returns will not be honored on this Closeout item
• Great for recessed light ceiling cutouts in acoustic tile, drywall
• Circle Cutters allow you to make fast, clean, perfect circles in seconds
• Cuts circles from 3 1/2 to 12 inch in diameter
• Works with most Rotozip tools

Reviews (7)

Easy to use and cuts great circles
Ok. So I bought the cutting attachment for my dad for Christmas and ever since he has been practically obsessed with making bird houses and cutting holes in things. This is a really great way to make consistant and easy circles with your Rotozip. I had a chance to use the circle cutting attachment on a project and it was so nice and easy. Just imagine no more using a compass to draw out a circle and then attempting to cut it out freehand--with to rotozip circle attachment you get perfect circles every time. It is so nice and easy for people of all different levels of skill. I recommend it!!

Useful Rotozip accessory
I needed to cut a 9 1/2" circle in a woodworking project I was building out of 3/4" thick red oak. I don't own a bandsaw yet, so I can't make circle cuts like Norm does on New Yankee Workshop. So I decided to buy one of these to use with my Rotozip.

A lot of people are complaining that the Rotozip can't go through plywood. I don't know if that's true, but it sure did a nice job cutting though oak. It didn't leave a perfectly smooth circle, since it's hard to keep the Rotozip perfectly verticle while making the cut. But it did a better job than I could have done by drawing a circle on the lumber then making a cut with a jigsaw. I was able to easily sand smooth any irregularities.

So if you have a Rotozip and you need to make **almost** perfect circles, this is a good way to go.

Handy in specific instances
This is a good solution for certain situations:

- Cutting ceiling tile for hi-hat - Speaker cabinets - Portholes in boats - cutting fiberlass shower stalls for large valve handles

It is NOT good for:

- Cutting arcs in plywood - Tile - Thick wood (over 3/4")

I found that the center point drifted in these applications, and it was too hard to affix the center point to the material being cut.

Like the roto-zip, it's a tool of great usefulness in specific situations. I'd never get rid of my Jig-Saw, which picks up where this tool leaves off.

Rotozip Circle cutting in plaster
I bought the Circle cutting attachment for cutting circular holes in a plaster ceiling for can lights. Previously I have used an electric jigsaw for this, but the RotoZip is wonderful as long as you use a 1/8" solid carbide bit. Also be sure to drill a starting hole because of the danger of breaking the bit on the first insertion.

Rotozip-No good!
I fell for the Rotozip info-commercial. According to the RotoZip commercials, the Rotozip can cut nearly everything and very fast. I'm surprised that they did not show that the Rotozip can do all this on it's own! I tried the Rotozip on ½ plywood... the bit dulled in about 1/20 of the circumference and then just burned the wood and would not cut anymore. I tried several bits and several materials and had similar results. The ONLY thing the Rotozip is useful for is cutting thin plastic or Sheet Rock. Do not purchase it for anything else! I will be returning my purchase. Signed, a very experienced woodworker. ... Read more

Features

• Metal cut-off wheel cuts through various metals
• For use with Rotozip's Spiral Saw power tool and Zip Mate attachment
• Two discs per pack

Reviews (2)

Good for light duty work
I have used this metal cutting disk with my Zipmate on the Rebel model Rotozip. I found that it's average at cutting sheet metal roofing but works wonderfully on synthetic compsites like fiberglass and vinyl. Do NOT use it on wood based composites like masonite; its burns them and destroys the wheel edge, too. The Zipmate works well on a Rebel, but takes some patience and practice to master. With the metal cutting wheel, it's like a little cutoff machine, but not for big, heavy iron pieces. It does best on smaller, thinner stock. Beware of blowing dust and cutting fumes when using the metal cutting wheel. Have plenty of ventilation in the area where it is used and wear goggles and a dust mask.

Rotozip ZWMET1 ATTACHMENT: POWERFUL BUT DELICATE
Undoubtedly, This is the best device for making a fast metal cut. I used it for cutting a 1"x1" 1/16" thick iron angle and it was cutted well and fast, but the ZWMET1 disk got wasted, it reduced to 1/2 diameter, I suppose, because I did not use it in the right angle because The Zip Mate does not let You see the cutting line completely.

The ZWMET1 is cheap and with practice, You'll make it work more efficiently that I did, so the first time, buy some of them !

Bye. ... Read more

Features

• 5-pack
• 1/8 inch double-ended
• Piloted down-spiral design
• High-speed steel for cutting drywall
• Ideal for professional installers

Features

• Interchangeable with Roto-Zip bits
• Fast cutting action
• Non-piloted, up-spiral design
• High-speed steel for cutting drywall
• 10 Pack

Features

• Masonry cut-off wheel cuts through masonry
• For use with Rotozip's Spiral Saw power tool and Zip Mate attachment
• Two discs per pack

Reviews (1)

Great For Landscaping!
This Item is Great! I used it with my Zipmate to score a cut line on concrete Landscaping blocks that i then chiseled to the desired shape. it made doing a custom curve VERY easy, and With the new masonry wheels, I only used 1 for the whole wall! It was a great time saver! ... Read more

Features

• 1/8" Outlet Zip Bits for smooth, clean cuts through drywall
• Plenty of blades for that big drywall project
• The original RotoZip Bit for basic drywall cutouts
• 10-pack of bits for use with RotoZip Spiral Saw Power Tools

Reviews (1)

Fine, but error in description
First of all, this is NOT a 1/4" bit... it's the standard 1/8" drywall bit. It has the standard cutting tip that will cut right through items below the sheetrock so be careful. Guidepoint bits have a quarter inch or so at the tip with no cutting area, so they will break before cutting into studs and such under the drywall...

That said, the entire rotozip concept rocks! ... Read more

Features

• 1-pack
• Solid carbide construction
• Durable, with long lasting sharpness
• Cuts ceramic tile and cement board
• Fits many cutout or rotary tools

Features

• Includes collet cone 1/4", 1/8" adapter, and 2 drywall guide bits 1/8"
• 5 AMP motor
• 32,000 RPM
• Weighs only 2.4lbs
• 1/8", 1/4" collet capacity