Rotozip 101225 Revolution Spiral Saw Kit

by RotoZip

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

Whether you're new to spiral saws or an experienced pro, the Rotozip Revolution is one tool you'll be happy to add to your arsenal. Solidly built and attractive, the Rotozip Revolution can cut through virtually any material cleanly and with greater accuracy than other, less maneuverable tools, such as jig saws or routers. The attached Zip Mate allows you to cut through metal, masonry, and even stone with little effort. An easy-grip handle snaps off and locks on tight, while onboard tool storage makes bit changes hassle-free. Two on positions--one for continuous action and one for use with the trigger--add to the overall convenience of the tool. And the pushbutton speed control lets you shift gears on the fly for jobs that require adjustable rpm. --Carl Thress

From the Manufacturer

With a computer chip that automatically adjusts its power, the 4.5 amp Revolution easily maintains four variable speeds (15, 20, 25, and 30,000 rpm), allowing you to select the most appropriate one for your job and comfort level. And, you can change speeds without turning off the tool. There's a high intensity LED light that illuminates your work surface, so you don't have to work in the dark, and the in-handle trigger gives you ultimate control. Other features include a three-position bump-off switch, and an air diverter that controls the direction of airflow. This kit includes a variety of Zip Bits, Zip Mate wheels and discs, circle cutting attachment, and a carrying case.

Product Details

Product Manual [2.21mb PDF]

• Shipping Weight: 11.2 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B00005A1JD
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: 101225
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #375,574 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

61 of 61 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good tool, but not perfect., March 3, 2001

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Louis Heilig (Yuma, AZ) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Rotozip 101225 Revolution Spiral Saw Kit (Tools & Home Improvement)

This tool has come in very handy for me and my workers. It's been great for removing cracked ceramic tile in showers (using masonary disk), cutting stucco, etc. If you get one, make sure you ALWAYS wear safety goggles. The one time I didn't I had a piece of stucco hit my eyeball and it was extremely painful (am fortunate it hit the white part of the eye).

What I dislike about this tool is the on/off switch. It is so bad that I could see someone having an accident with it. The switch is a slippery piece of plastic that you have to pull to turn it on and it's not easy to get a grip on.

I also don't like the cheesy plastic case. The mfg. should include a metal case or at a minimum a quality plastic case.

I haven't had great luck with the bits (they always seem to break).

Even though there are a couple negative things about this tool, I would definitely buy it again. It has become indispensable to me and gets used regularly in renovating apartment units.

62 of 64 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars ROTOZIP Revolution saw w/ Zipmate, February 17, 2001

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Guy Jacks (Centerville, OH USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Rotozip 101225 Revolution Spiral Saw Kit (Tools & Home Improvement)

Tool cuts about anything as advertized. Care must be taken when installing bits to ensure small portion of smooth shank is visible (bits break easily otherwise). The 4.5 amp rating is actually 5 amp UL rating (notice comes with spiral saw). If you want to cut floor tiles you must buy the diamond zBLADE used by the Zipmate attachment (additional 19.99 to 24.95 depending on where you get it). No other way with this saw to cut floor tiles reliably.

29 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Infomercial Hype, May 8, 2001

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Remodeling in SoCal (Monrovia, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Rotozip 101225 Revolution Spiral Saw Kit (Tools & Home Improvement)

...It in not a heavyduty tool. I did not see any adjustment in speed by the electronics to keep the speed constant. There was a lot of play/vibration in the bearings. The metal cut off disks are [costly]and do not last as long as the ones on my other tools, and you have to buy their brand to fit...