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

• High-grade steel with diamond particles
• Fine detail work on hard materials
• Hard to reach areas
• Use with #481 collet, or #4486 Dremel Chuck

Features

• 1/4" 120 grit sander band
• Fits 430 drum sander
• Rough shapes wood and fiberglass
• 6 per package

Features

• Solid steel design for long life
• For use with 1/8-inch bits
• Satisfaction guaranteed

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

• 3/4" wheel-shaped stainless steel brush
• Ideal for cleaning, deburring and surface-finishing items made from stainless steel, aluminum, silver, pewter or other white metals
• very effective on flat surfaces and in hard-to-reach places, such as slots
• Do not run in excess of 15,000 rpm

Product Description

Includes collet nut and collets 480, 481, 482, and 483. (Model 4485). ... Read more

Features

• Quickly change collets to accept bits with shanks of 1/32" to 1/8"
• Kit contains a special collet nut and 4 collets

Features

• High-speed cutters with 1/8" shank
• Use with Dremel Advantage high-speed rotary saw
• Can be used with any Dremel MultiPro high-speed rotary tool

Product Description

Dremel 438 An abrasive band made of aluminum oxide, classified as fine 120 grit. Ideal for rough-shaping and smoothing wood and fiberglass--as well as removing rust from metal surfaces, shaping rubber surfaces and more ... Read more

Features

• 1/4" 120 grit sander band
• Fits 430 drum sander
• Rough shapes wood and fiberglass
• 6 per package

Features

• Steel shank cutter
• Cuts wall tire
• Not for use on floor tile
• Do not run in excess of 30,000 RPM

Features

• Solid steel design for long life
• For use with 1/4-inch bits
• Satisfaction guaranteed

Reviews (1)

DW6617 is NOT the item pictured!
The replacement collet shown is either a 1/2" to 1/4" replacement collet or a 3/8" to 1/8" replacement collet. BEWARE the item you will be sent (DW6617) is a 3/8" to 1/4" collet adapter for a DeWalt cutting tool (not a router) and does not match what is shown in the picture. ... Read more

Features

• Ideal for hanging any rotary tool while using a flex-shaft attachment
• Easy to attach base comes with bit storage and can be clamped to any 2" work bench
• Steel shaft is adjustable up to 42" long
• Tool holder can accommodate up to 2 tools and swivels on a 360 degree axis

Features

• Carbide point for the Dremel Engraver
• Use this point for normal applications

Features

• Cuts materials up to 1" thick
• 1/8" Zip Bit
• 25 bits per pack
• For use with Roto Zip Spiral Saw Power Tools

Features

• Teeth per inch: 11.5-F / 14-R
• Teeth 1" from bottom face up
• Leaves a sharper edge
• Universal Number 5R
• Width: .047" Thickness: .017"

Features

• Tungsten carbide
• Shapes, smoothes, removes hard material
• Do not run in excess of 30,000 RPM

Product Description

Cuts ceramic tile, marble, cement board and plaster (will not cut floor tile). For use with RotoZip spiral saws (item#s 150692, 150693, 150694 and 150695) unless otherwise noted. U.S.A. ... Read more

Features

• Can be cleaned and restored to its original shape after extended use, longer tool life, and more efficient grinding
• A high-quality industrial abrasive made for extended use
• features a 1/8" shank, and is ideal for sharpening, deburring and general purpose grinding
• Tough enough to smooth out most materials— including stainless steel
• Specially designed to grind flat and slotted surfaces

Features

• 1/4" 60 grit sander band
• Fits 430 drum sander
• Rough shapes wood and fiberglass
• 6 per package

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