Customer Reviews

Rotozip ZMREBELAZ Rebel Spiral Saw and Zip Mate Combo Kit

5 star:		(3)
4 star:		(1)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(5)

 

 

I recently purchased the Rotozip Rebel because of some work I needed to do in the bathroom which included carefully cutting ceramic tiles. I was impressed with the job the Rotozip Rebel did. The tool had plenty of power and also came with the needed accesories to do the job (although if you want to cut floor tiles you will have to spend another [money] to get a diamond blade). I liked the way you can adjust the grinding head to comfortably do the job. I also used the Rotozip to cut 1" off the base of a cabinet with laminate I had just built. As you may know to cut a cabinet of this type with a saw would cause the laminate to chip, however I was able to easily set a guide and make a perfectly clean cut with no chips with the Rotozip. With the additional attachments I'm sure I will use it again and again.

Drawbacks: The tool feels somewhat cheap in your hands. Also, the swith is not the easiest to use. One needs to be careful when turning it "on" and "off" otherwise you could damage your project or yourself. Also, the bits and wheels seem to be replaced often.

Would I buy it again? Yes.

This saw is able to do a lot of things that other saws cannot. It actually works in lathe and plaster for cutting outlet holes without destroying the surrounding plaster. You have to move slowly and carefully however. It is also great for shaping holes that are just off center and those types of fix up items.

The negative. This saw is absolutely not heavy duty. In three months rotozip has replaced 2 saws as the shaft locking mechanism breaks if you look at it. After it is out of warranty one can just use an allen wrench to lock the shaft. I doubt that the entire saw will last much past the warranty period. I would probably go for the heavier revolution although I am not sure it is much better.

I'd buy it again but my expectations are that one needs to consider this an item that you will replace after a year or two, if you use it once a month or so. If you use it more often I would look for a much heavier saw.

I purchased this tool about 18 months ago. I never used it during the warranty period. My son used it once to drill a hole in the bottom of a ceramic pot. My son-in-law used it once to cut out kitchen laminate counter top for a cooktop. First time I used the tool was the cut out a piece of dry wall and the tool started falling apart. The shaft lock button was difficult to engage and when I started the tool the buttton flew out on the floor. Now it busted and the shaft cannot be locked to change cutting bits. Altogether, the tool has been used for less than thirty minutes and it started flying apart. I am amazed at how flimsy the tool is made. I would not every buy another one.

Shaft lock failure after lessthan 2hrs of use. the Shaft lock ejected itself from the unit. It was inserted back into the unit without the spring... the shaft is now in the locked condition and the shaft lock will not backout. I'm not happy! buyer beware.

First reviewed on July 25, 2004. I did fix this unit with a home-made remedy. Busted shaft lock button while trying to loosen the bit. Took tool apart and observed cheap plastic case material deformed under torque of loosening bit. Drilled out deformed plastic, used 2 part epoxy to mend broken hole. Tried the fix, works OK but I have to put a nail straight thru the new hole I made when removing the bits. This tool has maybe 10 to 15 weekend jobs under it's belt, not hardly used at all I defenately won't be buying another Rotozip. I own aprox 30-ish high quality shop tools and powwered hand tools and this one was/is one of my least favorites. The adjustable router base always seened flimsy to me and frequently needed tightening. The bit removal was always a dull spot with this tool.

I have had nothing but a Great Experience with my Roto Zip! I finished off my basement this past year, and we used it to cut out all the power outlets, phone and cable jacks, and ceiling lights! I've also used the attachments to score landscaping blocks for chisiling to make a retaining wall, and never had any problems!!! I recommend it to all my friends, and I'll even lend it to them if I'm not using it of course :-)
GREAT TOOL!!!!!!

Be careful with using the attachments, especially the large cutting disk. It overheated my unit and caused the shaft to expand and jam. Had to chuck the unit after using it only 3 or 4 times. What a waste. Not a heavy duty machine. Good for artsy-fartsy types. Good concept, not a hearty enuf machine for me. I was cutting a pet door in my very thin walled metal house door. It worked great, but jammed before the job was done.

I was working on remodeling my parents bathroom this weekend and I needed to do some cut out work (in a tight area) on the vanity to accomodate the water pipes that came out of the floor. I used this unit and cut out the sections needed and the result looked great. No chipping of the wood, a smooth cut, very professional! Unique tool that has its place and it worked great. A nice addition to your power tool collection.

I had the misfortune of breaking the small shaft lock pin in a Rotozip SpiralSaw. Rotozip does not repair tools or sell replacement parts. But they will gladly exchange the unit ... . Quite a bit for what appears to be a very inexpensive pin.

I have the RZ1 Rotozip tool. It was purchased to cut 2 rectangular holes in my Armoire so i could fit an oversized flat screen tv in it.
It accomplished this without a problem. I went to use it today for the second time and the shaft lock broke off.
Not very good quality for a 5 amp motor. Well I can't find the spring and even if i do the 2 nibs (cheap plastic)
are broken off. Now I have to call Monday and hope I can get a new part and a new spring. I am very disapointed
in Boch and Dremel.