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Rotozip or Dremel?

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  • 07-08-2003 12:48pm
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    BigEejit
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    Has anyone used a rotozip to cut through thin sheet metal? (i.e. the side panel of a computer case) ... Argos have them for €50, and the cheapest dremel is €60 odd (only 4 bits)...


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    Nitrox
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    I would go for the dremel, got one myself and with a bit of practice you do get a nice result!
    Not sure if the rotozip can do it also, just did not look like it when i was working out what to buy.

    Ps. Get some protective glasses when you use the dremel, Small pieces of steel in your eyes are not healthy!!


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    BigEejit
    Registered Users Posts: 3,739 ✭✭✭BigEejit


    Well, I was talking to my brother (carpenter / odd job man / jack of all trades) and he said the dremel is good for small fiddly bits and the rotozip is a much stronger / well made bit of kit and would be suitable for a lot of heavier jobs as well as the fiddly bits.... so I went for the rotozip ... what a weapon, bit scary really .. its a bit hard to get used to (broke a bit on the first hole I made "D'Oh") and can give a kick now and again if you bring it up against the piece its cutting a bit too fast ..


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