DEWALT DW660SK Heavy Duty 5-Amp 30,000 RPM Rotary Cut-Out Tool with 1/8-Inch and 1/4-Inch Collets, Side Handle, and Circle Cutter

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Product Description

Amazon.com Review

In recent years, rotary cutout tools have soared in popularity, due mainly to a series of television infomercials promoting one brand. Though it doesn't receive the TV airplay of its main competitor, this DeWalt model uses a durable 5 amp motor--the most powerful motor yet in a cutout tool--making it a great tool for professional drywallers, electricians, and carpenters. To help battle dust infiltration, the tool features a sealed motor and switch, a must for any serious drywall tool. It also sports a quick-and-easy, tool-free bit-changing system and comes with both 1/8 and 1/4 inch collets. We really like the bump-off switch for quick tool shutdown and the simple and effective tool-free depth adjustments. Like other rotary cutout tools, this one uses spiral cutting bits, which work equally well plunging into a cut as they do laterally. In our test we found the DeWalt to be smooth running with low vibration. We had no problem plunging and cutting through 1-1/2 inches of solid birch, whizzing through drywall, and tearing through tile. In fact, this tool has more power than you'd expect from something of its size, and if you aren't paying attention, it can get away from you--an easier to live with problem than lack of power. Some extraordinary claims have been made about rotary cutout tools, and while DeWalt's cutout tool is as versatile as any we've tried, and a bit more powerful than most, it's most effective at what it was designed for--quick cutouts in drywall, tile, and plywood. --Brian Trinen

Amazon.com Product Description

DEWALT's Heavy-Duty Cut-Out Tool Kit features a powerful tool for performing cut-out operations on a variety of building materials such as drywall and lumber. A 5.0 Amp motor runs at 30,000 RPM to deliver enough power to successfully cut away most common building materials. The tool-free bit changing system makes changing out bits fast and easy, and the removable side handle provides added support and control to this lightweight tool.

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 11.8 x 19.1 x 4.8 inches ; 9.2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 8.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• Note: Gift-wrapping is not available for this item.
• ASIN: B00005RHQ0
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: DW660SK
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #35,071 in Home Improvement (See Bestsellers in Home Improvement)

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36 of 41 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Dewalt 660SK cut out toolkit, December 29, 2001

By	"lbarnhardt2" (Saluda, VA USA) - See all my reviews

Smooth, powerful, well balanced cutout tool far exceeds the quality of other similar tools. Rugged construction as are all Dewalt power tools. Cuts 3/4" plywood with ease. Can't wait to try it on cement backer board with a carbide bit(not included). Get the kit with the circle cutter...great for plumbing rough-in.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars 5 Stars for lots of power, April 9, 2004

By	Chris Lange (Orange County, CA United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I have owned a roto-zip and the dremmel. They just don't have the power of this DeWalt. The circle cutter option is very handy and really does a nice job. If you are hanging drywall this of course is a must. For recessed lighting it really makes things easy. Put your drywall in place, start somwhere on the inside of the light. Work your way out to the edge, carefully work your way over the outside and then follow the outside of the light all the way around. The can will pop through and you will have a perfect cut. This is a great tool.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars EXCELENT TOOL!!, March 14, 2004

By	"tigertatts" (sonora, ca United States) - See all my reviews

As an electrician i use this tool 5-7 times a week and cut everything- 1" thick sold oak cabinates,sheetrock,plywood of all types and thickness,ceramic tile and even use to modify plastic outlet boxes and cover plates- I've used and broke a couple rotozips in my job and this Dewalt has better power and a much better feel than the rotozip in my opinion.The noise level of this tool isn't any different than any other tool in this class and noise levels depend on meterial you are cutting. Granted i don't use the handle or circle cutter that much in my job but when you do need to cut a nice round hole the circle jig is a MUST have. The toolless bit change is also a great time saver since you do break bits fairly often with this type of tool.I highly recomend this tool and with amazons price being about $20 cheaper than Lowes or Home Depot i'm buy one right now so my boss can have his back :)