5.0A Motor, Drywall Cutout Tool With Keyless Bit Change, 30,000 RPM, Tool Free Bit Change, Bump Off Switch, Includes General Purpose Bit & Drywall Bit, 1/8" & 1/4" Collets.
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
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0
Great Tool:
I've used this tool a good many times cutting through tough wood and it works great with no problem at all although the base could be made a little bit better but overall its a great tool to use.
The first 5 amp cut-out tool made:
The superiority of this outstanding DeWalt cut-out tolls forced the present manufacturers to redisign thier models.All rotory tools made after, have based thier disign after the DW660 .It is the OLNY toolless bit changable model avbailabvle .The Porter cable is made with too big of a head and the on/off switch is not convientient.THIS IS truly THE BEST !!! A real drywallers dream .I should know because I was hanging when you had to make all cuts with keyhole saws &/OR the only available router was a... more info
Buy a RotoZip:
Good tool but bulky and over powered. I bought mine when only the tool was avialible. If I bought it today I'd buy the kit, but would definitely consider the RotoZip Kit as well it's $20 more but it's made by Bosch.
Weekend warrior and rennovator:
Fantastic cutout saw! Easier to hold than the Porter Cable and I like the on/off buttons better than the PC. While cutting out large segments of drywall (like doors and windows), the PC you have to leave running if your hands are full (of cut off drywall etc.) or manipulate your grip down towards the bit while it's running to shut off the tool. The DeWalt is much easier to just "bump" the top (furthest from the spinning bit) against your chin to shut off the tool. Maybe not the recommended method but it... more info
