what rotozip?
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Forum Name: Fiberglass, Fabrication, and Interiors
Forum Discription: Fiberglass Kick Panels, Subwoofer Enclosures, Plexiglas, Fabrics, Materials, Finishes, etc.
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Topic: what rotozip?
Posted By: stuntjester1
Subject: what rotozip?
Date Posted: February 24, 2005 at 7:32 PM
Im new to the forum, been reading up. And going to start my first projects, i have a dremel and all the main stuff for building. I did many normal MDF boxes. But ready to step up to the next level. Sick of having to find some with a rotozip to use. Just want to see what everyone has, what model good ones, bad ones. im thinking the rotozip revolution combo with the circle cutter, since that the thing i need the most. What you think. Hope to have a good fiberglass time in the next couple of weeks.
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Posted By: stuntjester1
Date Posted: February 24, 2005 at 8:05 PM
or is a hand router better to get??
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Posted By: oonikfraleyoo
Date Posted: February 24, 2005 at 8:41 PM
I have a roto rev. like you mentioned and I am more than happy with it. ------------- Nik
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Posted By: M&mfabrications
Date Posted: February 24, 2005 at 9:16 PM
I would recommend buying a router. I have both and never use my Rotozip now that I have a router and a circle jig. MDF is pretty tough for the small bits of the rotozip to cut and it is easy to cause them to flex while cutting.
Posted By: deocder
Date Posted: February 24, 2005 at 9:29 PM
Yea, it takes forever to cut the rings with a rotozip.....
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Posted By: 93accordSE
Date Posted: February 24, 2005 at 9:43 PM
Unless you have a really high power, high rpm roto zip, I would suggest a router, its just way nicer, might be a few more dollars, but worth it.
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Posted By: stuntjester1
Date Posted: February 24, 2005 at 10:04 PM
yea but how much is a jig for rings? and what brands are good. i was planning on spending like 100 bucks on a rotozip combo
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Posted By: oonikfraleyoo
Date Posted: February 24, 2005 at 10:09 PM
You can make a cirle jig. Theres a post somewhere here that describes it in detail. I guess I didn't read the second question, but I would say have both if you plan on doing alot of this stuff. If your strapped a roto-zip will do the job, and I use mine all the time in conjunction with my router. ------------- Nik
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Posted By: Alpine Guy
Date Posted: February 24, 2005 at 10:37 PM
i have both, ,if you have a few hours to cut a circle have fun with the roto zip, , if you want a perfect circle in 5 min, get a router. The roto zip bit flex's and end up doing the same quality cut as a jig saw in the end. . but for fiberglass box's, its perfect for trimming. ------------- 2003 Chevy Avalanche,Eclipse CD7000,Morel Elate 5,Adire Extremis,Alpine PDX-4.150, 15" TC-3000, 2 Alpine PDX-1.1000, 470Amp HO Alt.
Posted By: realitycheck
Date Posted: February 25, 2005 at 8:05 AM
Plus with the router you can also do your flush mount rings, with rounded edges.
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Posted By: stuntjester1
Date Posted: February 25, 2005 at 1:21 PM
yea i see both points, i can always get my hands on a rotozip if i need one. just got to decide what router to get.
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Posted By: stuntjester1
Date Posted: February 25, 2005 at 1:24 PM
dose anyone know where i can find the link to how to make a jig?
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Posted By: oonikfraleyoo
Date Posted: February 25, 2005 at 1:27 PM
Posted By: stuntjester1
Date Posted: February 25, 2005 at 7:30 PM
cool, so what size brand of router will be the best for starting out.
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Posted By: realitycheck
Date Posted: February 28, 2005 at 7:25 AM
It depends on what money you want to spend, my girlfriend just bought me a bosch for Christmas and I absolutley love it. Its like $218 at lowes but it comes with a fixed and plunge base.
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Posted By: fuseblower
Date Posted: February 28, 2005 at 12:48 PM
Sears has a special. They have a cutting tool that converts to a router, dremel, cutting tool and more for $80.
Posted By: stuntjester1
Date Posted: February 28, 2005 at 2:11 PM
yea i just got a black and decker of of ebay for 60 bucks. Just need some bit, and ill be set.
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Posted By: doc t
Date Posted: March 01, 2005 at 11:10 AM
I bought a 13/4 hp Skil router from home depot for $100 it has the plunge and fixed bases and carring case. havent used it yet but it's going to be better then my dremel for cutting rings.
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