I need to cut holes for outlets in aqua bathroom wall panels. What should I get jigsaw are a rotary tool?
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Instead of a rotary tool for outlets why not consider a multifunction oscillating tool?You'll have a tool useful for far more projects, better control, easier to cut straight edges and very wide assortment of blade types that will cut through just about anything...
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Rotary tool hands down. They're are lighter and faster (sharp bits are the key) on pre hung wall materials of any kind. But if you want a fantastic jigsaw. Buy the makita.
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The roatary tool (I call it a dremel) is way more versatile in terms of the materials it can cut through and how small its cuts can be. The jig will be better for longer cuts that need to be straight, but primarily in wood and you have to drill a hole to start with. If your tiles are in the wall, or made of anything other than wood or some similar hardness material, I would get the rotary tool. If you have them off the wall, a jig would serve you just as well.
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Be creative and make your own tool. There is a slot for "T" edge bar sold as an option by Makita. Get a aluminum flat bar insert it in the slot, get a metric bolt to tight it, on other side drill a hole to match centre of the hole you want to cut, insert a pin, screw or bolt etc......
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I used a back saw from my miter box, but any fine toothed saw (like a hack saw) should work just fine. Good luck.
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Actually any drill would work fine it just would be cumbersome to have a cord dragging along if you were cleaning your shower or bathtub and you must have an electrical outlet nearby
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I agree with the others. Unless you only need to cut 1 or 2 pieces to length, I would use a power miter saw.
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Late to the game, but...These are too big. However, "Rotozip" makes some fantastic drilling & cutting bits that work great in Rotaty tools like Dremel or WEN. I personally have both, and the Rotozip bits fly through things. We used our Rotozip bits to freehand cut a 6 inch traced circle through bathtub fiberglass. "Like buttah!" The point is, there are lots of affordable drilling/cutting bit options. Make sure you are searching "rotary tool bits".
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I got a bunch of plates at thrift store and drilled holes in them with a diamond 1/4 inch hole saw you can get in tile section at hardware store just keep it wet when drilling or plates will crack as to buying predrilled I don't know sorry
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I have a roto-zip cutter I use. Usually I try to pattern receptacle cut outs and the like to be at the edges of the tiles.
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i'm not sure since the one i replaced is a whirlpool - if the "nibs" are too big i'm sure you could use a razor blade to cut them down. if they are not big enough i ordered from amazon "permatx" ultra black maximum oil resistance rtv silicone gasket maker as glue. the gasket maker is high temp proof and works incredibly as an adhesive to keep these little guys in place. hope this helps. cheers!
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Try the Swissmar V-2053 Borner Power Line Thin Julienne Slicer.Swissmar V-2053 Borner Power Line Thin Julienne Slicer
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I used an adjustable chuck with my dremel, part no. 4486 I think, that also works with my Black and Decker. I recommend you purchase an adjustable chuck, and you can fit practically any other bit into your rotary tool.
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Depends on the diameter, jig saws allow for tight turn cuts, can use a scroll blade. Reciprocating saws are better for demolition cuts. I prefer to use hole cutting saw blades.
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Hole Pro X-230+ Professional Twin Blade Hole Saw Kit: Infinitely adjustable to cut all size holes between 1-7/8" to 9-1/4" - for Electricians and for Installing Recessed Lights: Cuts Plywood Sheetrock Plaster Fiberglass OSB Plastic MDF Hardie Board [Infinitely Adjustable Cutter]
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Bill, Guess the question is do you own this tool. If not, I would look at a cheap, but great, metal cutting tool from HF. Plenty of inexpensive metal cutting blades. If you have or need this particular tool and cannot find the blade, call RotoZip customer service. They are nice people. Personally as expressed in my other review, of all the tools I own, this is the most worthless. Fixed depth, vacuum worthless, difficult to guide freehand. Good Luck
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I might add that i use a Dremel rotary tool for thick cutting. If you are going to be cutting a lot, it may be a better bet. The cordless handheld is fairly inexpensive and very versatile. It sands, drills, cuts and a few more things. The basic tool comes with a cut off blade and it's easy to use.
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I found different ones at second hand stores. Then purchased, a ceramic drill bit to make holes in middle.
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The tool in question is what you want. It cuts a half inch wide and totally flush for that distance although the cutting blades are diagonal to the length of the tool... It's the one you need for cutting soft copper wire flush to a connector or PCB.
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Bill, Guess the question is do you own this tool. If not, I would look at a cheap, but great, metal cutting tool from HF. Plenty of inexpensive metal cutting blades.If you have or need this particular tool and cannot find the blade, call RotoZip customer service. They are nice people. Personally as expressed in my other review, of all the tools I own, this is the most worthless. Fixed depth, vacuum worthless, difficult to guide freehand. Good Luck