RotoZip has come out with a new compact spiral saw, the RotoSaw SS355-10, describing it as the most versatile spiral cutting tool on the market. It comes bundled with 2 spiral cutting bits and 3 collets, and is compatible with many of RotoZip’s accessories and attachments.
I spotted the new RotoSaw over on Amazon the other day, but pushed it out of mind until I saw a preview over at Coptool. Not because I think it’s a gimmick or because RotoZip isn’t a good name, but because oscillating tools have made spiral saws somewhat less relevant in recent years.
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The new RotoSaw is visually appealing, with a new handle style that RotoZip says makes the saw more comfortable and controllable to use. It features a 5.5A motor with user-replaceable brushes, directional exhaust vents, and it weighs 2-1/2 pounds.
Kit SS355-10 includes the spiral saw, 3 collets (1/8″, 5/32″, 1/4″), 1 drywall bit, and 1 multipurpose cutting bit. Kit SS355-20 includes the same plus a flooring tile bit.
SS355-10 via Amazon or Ohio Power Tool ($70)
SS355-20 via Amazon ($90)
jeff_williams
“…because oscillating tools have made spiral saws somewhat less relevant in recent years.” The dremel is what made spiral saws less relevant for me back when Rotozips just cut and didn’t include any other attachments.
Ken Marsh
I have plenty of attachments for my old RotoZip (now owned by Bosch) Rebel. Angle grinder, circle cutter, I can’t even remember them all now. What I really like about RotoZip (besides the huge variety of attachment tools) is they don’t change the attachment scheme. I have 3 Dremels (no none of them are really Craftsman or some other brand) and I can’t interchange any of their attachments, because each has a different shape where they attach.
Ari
It is funny how you say this as of 2012, but now the situation has completely changed. Bosch has changed their entire attachment scheme, and the new attachments do not compare to the old ones. The new dust collection sucks compared to the old lexan shroud which you could hook a standard 1 1/4 hose to. I wanted to go cordless, and bought the 18v nicad units now as of nov 2017 and I am using a gutted battery with a milwaukee m18 battery receptacle making an adapter to use my m18 batteries to power it. Milwaukees m18 rotozip does not offer compatibility with the attachments or does not have any of their own. Most of my tools are m18 which is the best, but there are a few that are lacking. People are now making adapters online which you can find on ebay. It is a great way to get one line of batteries and use a couple other brand tools when you want to. Most lion tools are 18v including the so called 20v max from dewalt, porter etc.
Fred
I have owned probaby 10 since my first Dremel around 94 or so. I don’t know of any incompatibility in Dremel’s attachment options. Every rotary I have owned, regardless of the brand, work with Dremel brand attachments, and vice versa. I have many attachments, and multiples of some.
I have been looking into getting a spiral saw for a while for cutting drywall and ply are several tasks that would prematurely wear down rotary tools and their smaller motors. I like the DeWalt one but don’t own one. Oscillating tools are great for flush cuts and a few other tasks, but they aren’t perfect and can’t completely replace rotary or jigsaw.
Davis
I pared down from the RZ2000 to the SS355 (I was finished with all tile work at home)..The SS355 is a really nice tool,from the comfortable feel to the pwr it exerts (this tool is not varible speed).It took some practice getting use to this tool,after having used the heavier RZ2000 However,I have not had any luck locating the Dust Shield which is needed to take advantage of the DM5 Dust Extraction system.This Dust Shield is configured for this tool only….If anyone has any info pertaining to this shield,please post!…Thanks