Rockwell RK5102K SoniCrafter Deluxe 72-Piece Kit

by Rockwell

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Giving you the ability to sand, polish, scrape, and cut a wide variety of materials, the Rockwell RK5102K Sonicrafter Deluxe 72-piece Kit is your all-in-one tool kit for carpentry work. Enhanced by 71 accessories, the variable-speed tool operates with microsonic high-frequency oscillation to produce smooth, safe movements without kickback. Ideal on the job site or around the house, this efficient tool boasts a slim body that makes it ideal for working in confined spaces.

The Rockwell RK5102K Sonicrafter Deluxe 72-Piece Kit includes: Variable Speed Sonicrafter tool 2 cutting blades 1 carbide grit blade 1 broad spectrum scraping blade 1 triangular carbide rasp 2 polishing pads 1 finger sanding pad 30 finger sanding sheets 1 triangular sanding pad 30 triangular sanding sheets 1 hex key 1 dust extraction adapter Carry bag

Microsonic™ high-frequency oscillation provides smooth, safe movement without kickback. View larger.

A Complete Workshop in One Versatile Tool
Whether you're a professional woodworker or an avid do-it-yourselfer, the RK5102K is an effective way to streamline your work. Easily carried in its compact, lightweight bag, the kit can be kept at your fingertips for all your remodeling, installation, and repair projects.

Starting with the basics, the 72-piece multipurpose kit comes with a variable speed tool and includes two cutting blades, a carbide grit blade, a finger-sanding pad, 30 finger sanding sheets, a triangular sanding pad, 30 triangular sanding sheets, two polishing pads that help you cut, remove grout, and sand, with professional-grade results. It also includes a tough, broad-spectrum scraper, a triangular carbide grit rasp, a vacuum adaptor, and a hex key.

Sprucing up the garage? Utilize the scraper attachment to remove paint, old caulking, and rust. Remodeling the bathroom? Remove grout with the kit's carbide grit blade and score ceramic tiling for shaping with the optional diamond grit blade. Exposing hardwood? Remove carpeting using the broad spectrum scraping blade then let the sanding system take over to polish those hard-to-reach spaces.

High-Frequency Oscillation for Smooth, Safe Precision
For the safest and most accurate work, the RK5102K features super high-frequency oscillation technology. This means that instead of rotating, it makes up to 20,000 back-and-forth oscillations per minute for ultra smooth, efficient results. Because there are no fast-spinning parts or alternating blades, there are no threats of kickback.

Thanks to its advanced design, the RK5102K cuts only hard materials when fitted with a blade attachment. This way, the tool easily cuts heavy-duty materials, while keeping the user's hands and fingers safe.

The RK5102K can cut wood, thin metals, fiberglass, masonry, plastic, carpet and flooring, cement board, and even vinyl siding.

High Sanding Capacity with Low Dust Levels
For sanding jobs, this tool requires very little downward pressure and delivers great accuracy. And its slim body enhances your sanding capabilities, allowing you to work on edging and corners that are often not possible to reach with other tools. Plus, it affords you quick and easy clean-up, throwing a very low level of dust whether you're sanding, cutting, or scraping.

Easy Handling with Lightweight Frame and Soft Grip
The RK5102K has magnesium alloy gear housing, making it lightweight enough for extended use and rugged enough for long-term durability. The soft, ergonomic grip offers you optimum comfort and control while you tackle the job at hand.

What's in the Box
Rockwell RK5102K variable speed Sonicrafter tool, 2 cutting blades (universal end cut blade and HSS semicircle saw blade), 1 carbide grit blade, 1 broad spectrum scraping blade, 1 triangular carbide rasp, 2 polishing pads, 1 finger sanding pad, 30 finger sanding sheets, 1 triangular sanding pad, 30 triangular sanding sheets, 1 hex key, 1 dust extraction adapter and a convenient carry bag.

Ideal for use with a wide range of materials, this all-in-one tool makes sanding, cutting, and scraping simple tasks.

Product Description

This tool makes quick work of the toughest jobs in remodeling, carpentry installation, repair, crafting, and more. The SoniCrafter utilizes microsonic oscillation to create a high-frequency action that makes sawing, sanding, scraping, cutting, rasping, and dozens of other projects easy.

This kit includes the SoniCrafter unit, 30 sanding sheets, sanding pad, 30 finger sanding sheets, finger sanding pad, two polishing pads, semicircle saw blade, universal end cut blade, carbide grit semicircle blade, triangular carbide grit rasp, scraper, hex wrench, and a carrying case.

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 7.3 x 4.7 x 15 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B001EYUGMS
• Item model number: RK5102K
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (177 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #17,581 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #23 in Home Improvement > Power & Hand Tools > Power Tools > Oscillating Tools

Customer Reviews

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223 of 226 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I took a chance and I'm glad I did !!, April 9, 2009

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TTP3317 "Go Sooners" (Arlington, TX) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Rockwell RK5102K SoniCrafter Deluxe 72-Piece Kit (Tools & Home Improvement)

I debated a couple of years about purchasing a tool like this. At first, Fein was the only option and just for home use it was too much money for me to justify purchasing. Now that there are reasonably priced choices, I purchased the 37 piece Rockwell kit and added some accessories. Honestly, I felt like it was a gamble. Many reviews say the blades don't last and they come loose all the time. I rolled the dice. I WON!!!

This is a solid tool. I love working with tools and I own a lot of professional quality tools. I put this in the same class as my Bosch, Dewalt, Porter Cable, Rigid, and Makita tools.

For $208 I bought the 37 piece kit and a diamond segment saw, a carbide triangle saw, and a blade cleaner. (the 37 piece kit is the cheapest with variable speed; the least expensive kit is not variable speed). The harder the material you work on, the higher the speed needs to be set. According to the manufacturer, it is running the tool on too low a speed that causes overheating and excessive blade wear. The tool and add on accessories cost me less than half as much as the equivalent from Fein would have.

I immediately went to work taking out thinset from an old tile job, probably 1/4 inch trowelled. I had tried hammer and chisel and hated that. I bought an angle grinder which worked but threw dust everywhere. That lasted about one minute before I had to quit because of the dust. Then I threw a rug over it. That was a couple of years ago.

This Sonicrafter with the diamond segment saw is the right tool for the job. It is powerful enough. I used it for an hour, it did not overheat or bog down. The blade shows no signs of wear. The blade never came loose. It did not throw dust everywhere. After an hour my hand was tired. Operating this tool feels very much like operating a random orbital sander. The gentle vibration over time is fatiguing.

Be careful when you mount the blade. Blades mount like a twelve point socket fits on a nut; but these blades and mount are thin like a hacksaw blade. Make sure the blade is seated on the nut before you tighten the mounting screw. If the blade is mounted correctly, it will not work loose. I have used three different types of blades and have never had a blade work loose. Just get it on there right to begin with.

I am more than satisfied with my choice of Sonicrafter over Multimaster. I used some of the money I saved to buy myself a new Stetson hat.

Update: I was digging a post hole in my back yard and ran into a one inch root about 18 inches deep into the hole. All progress stopped. I smiled a lot as I qucikly cut the root out with my Sonicrafter.

462 of 477 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Rockwell Quality, December 3, 2008

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Mr. Geweke (Tucson Az US) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Rockwell RK5102K SoniCrafter Deluxe 72-Piece Kit (Tools & Home Improvement)

OMG, the Rockewell SoniCrafter is great. I was looking for a corded oscillating tool and looked at the Fein Multitasker and blades, but it is just way too expensive to purchase for my needs. So I bought the Dremel and the Rockwell to compare side by side...

The $100 Dremel is lighter and a bit smaller but the buzz the motor makes compared to the Rockwell motor [a little bit heavier and slightly bigger] which humms smoothly is like comparing a Vespa scooter to a Victory street bike.

Since the basic Rockwell is only $20 more than the Dremel and the extra blades are about the same price, there was no question about going for the quality/durability of a Rockwell.

The only convenience problem that I can foresee is getting replacement blades:
Dremel is carried by big box hardware stores; hobbyists who do crafts on the spur of the moment and do not need to rip open walls, will appreciate the around-the-corner convenience.
Rockwell is carried by speciality woodworking stores or the internet; the Home Proj. kind of guys have to plan ahead before ripping into a wall for remodeling. So ordering parts in advance should be a no brainer.

I also really liked the Rockwell case, it is created with niches and screw-downs to hold lots of blades/attachments in place.

I looked at the Bosch 12v battery operated version, and that would have been a good choice but I do not want to have numerous 18v tool systems and chargers for the various power hand tools that I use. I read that the Bosch delivers 20 min of battery power and I might need more time than that between charges.

All four tools mentioned above have variable speeds pretty much the same: 10,000 - 21,000 opm. The Bosch details that I read boasted of 5,000 - 20,000 opm, but I do not know if I need to go that slow. If I did I would have researched more into the rare Praxon version of oscillating tool, which is reportedly underpowered and equivalent to size and weight of the Dremel.

144 of 147 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Does a Great Job!, December 19, 2008

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C. PAULUS (Bridgewater, NJ USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Rockwell RK5102K SoniCrafter Deluxe 72-Piece Kit (Tools & Home Improvement)

I had looked at the Fein Multimaster, but couldn't justify the price. I bought the Sonicrafter specifically to sand between the rails of a baby crib I built for my daughter. This tool will see as much use as my random orbital sander! It's very well made, and does a superb job. A couple of experiential comments: 1. The tool is a fast worker, let IT do the work for you. 2. The dust collection attachment gets in the way, and is useless. 3. I haven't found a source for sanding pads that fit, except Rockwell, and they're relatively expensive.