Rotary Saw with 1/8-Inch and 1/4-Inch Collets, 5-Amp, Corded (DW660)

Excellent impressive tool -- but I expected this from DeWalt and I wasn't disappointed. Years ago I had purchased a rotozip brand tool and it burned out on first use. I had to finish what I was doing with a regular single speed Dremel Tool. So I was turned off by rotary tools. However I had a lot of cutout work to do -- carpenters lace type trim work for the porch and gable trim. I hate a scroll saw because of the pain of having to unhook and rehook the blade every time you start to cut in a new area; and I did not want to pay the expense of a band saw; I just would not use it often enough to justify and my jig saw just wasn't maneuverable enough in tight patterns. So I went to Amazon and asked for rotary saws to see what was out there and BAM -- there it was DeWalt! I don't care what anyone else says I LOVE DeWalt tools; they have never let me down. From my 10" table saw; 10" compound Miter saw; drills; sanders; planner; table router; trim router and now rotary saw my DeWalt tools have always served me well. This rotary saw cut through 3/4" hardwood and 3/4" treated exterior pine plywood -- yes folks, like a hot knife through butter. With the first cut I knew I had hit the jack-pot. There was no strain on the tool, it handled the wood effortlessly, and I had no trouble controlling it as I cut freehanded through the wood. The ring guide kept the blade perpendicular to the wood and the cuts were clean and smooth. I cut a lot of scallops; circles; scrolls; curls and whatnots through several pieces of 7 - 8 foot long boards and with this saw I did it fast. I bought just the saw because I did not know if it would work but I would advise people to also purchase the D-handle attachment you can get for it. I think it would make holding the tool more comfortable; especially if you are doing a lot of cutting. By the time I was finished I had cramps in my fingers for several days. And that is the ONLY complaint I have. I realize 7 foot long boards would have been very cumbersome to maneuver through a scroll saw or even a band saw and a jig saw just would have taken way too long. I did my whole project in one 2-day weekend. Thank you DeWalt! Thank you Amazon for getting it to me in less than 4 days! Oh and I forgot to mention, I am a 52 year old woman and I am proudly a woodworker with 23 years experience at the craft! So stand back -- look out -- I'm on fire now. When I get done the neighborhood will never be the same!

OLD REVIEW, FROM APRIL 3, 2013 I had high hopes for this tool but, alas, I had to return it. To begin with, it kept losing the bit while cutting, which made it annoying to use and potentially dangerous. I assume I could have worked on this issue by tightening it with a wrench, but there was another, much more concerning issue: it was burning the plywood (!). As I was trying to cut a rectangle in a piece of plywood in my attic, I quickly noticed that smoke was coming out of the plywood. I decided to stop using this tool altogether when I saw the first amber on the wood. I can't work with a tool that could potentially cause a fire in my house -- not worth for one, two, or a dozen rectangles in my plywood. Sadly, this tool is back in the Amazon box and will be returned soon... REVISED REVIEW, SEPTEMBER 6, 2014 I recently re-purchased this tool (I had returned the one purchased last year). I intended to use it on sheetrock this time, a seemingly more appropriate use than that of my original attempt last year. I must say that I am very impressed. I was able to cut a perfect rectangle for my electric box with virtually no effort and almost no mess. Considering that this was my first attempt, I was really happy with my experience. This tool works just great, only not on any material. Plywood certainly is not in the list of materials it can cut through, but it can certainly cut through sheetrock like butter. This time I'll keep it!

I bought this tool for a bathroom remodel where I needed to cut out a tub surround to replace the tile and backer board with Durrock, Easy backer, or similar. I've fought through drywall removal by other methods for years but for this job, I decided I needed something quick and easy ... and this tool did exactly that. Using a plunge bit, the drywall was cut cleanly and QUICKLY - completely cut out an entire 3-wall tub surround in under 5 minutes! It left me asking myself "Why did I wait so long to buy this?" Even if I only had one bathroom remodel (or similar), it is well worth the price to buy this. It was easy to cut straight lines, stay on the lines I had marked, cut curves and ensure I was only cutting through the depth of the drywall. The cutting depth guide is easy to set accurately and stays in place (no shifting) during cutting. This tool would be easy to use for a DIYer through pro level. I opted for the corded model which worked fine but if you are doing a lot of remodeling, you might consider the cordless version. I rated it a 4 for versatility because it seems to be pretty specific to cutting drywall but I might find other uses, otherwise, this is rockstar tool to have in your arsenal.

Great tool. I also own several Dremels rotary tools, but I wanted something with more power for larger cutting jobs. The Dremel only has a 1.2 amp motor, whereas the Dewalt has a 5 amp motor. The Dremel tools bog down when you're making a cut in a heavy product. I initially purchased the Dewalt for a bathroom remodel, for the removal of drywall when replacing a shower stall. It worked wonderfully for that task. The depth guard worked great so I didn't contact the insulation behind the drywall. Later I had to notch a piece of Corian counter top to make the mount for the shower stall deeper. I did have some difficulty finding cutting blades for the tool since this isn't an item which the orange logo'ed box store doesn't carry in store. I had to get the RotoZip blades which seemed to work fine. I do kind of wish it had some speed control.

It works very well. It makes my work easier and faster. I recommend it.

Lo estoy utilizando para cortar tablaroca y funciona muy bien. Agiliza mucho el trabajo, excelente para cortar los excedentes de tablaroca y los hoyos donde van los tomacorrientes y apagadores,

It's made in Mexico for the American market. Operates on 110v and plug is a 2 pin rated at 10A 125v. Not suitable for the UK.

This cut-out saw is really solid. Sometimes Dewalt is hit or miss in my opinion, as are all the big name tool makers, but they got it right here. Do your research by individual tool and you'll be much happier than just going with one brand and sticking with them bar none. In this case, it's more than powerful enough to handle it's designated tasks, it's well shielded against dust in it's critical parts such as the contacts inside the switch. It's a well thought out tool with available accessories to expand it's usability. But in this form it's perfectly suited to do what I need. It's lasted a good while with frequent use, can't complain there. And in terms of noise, for a high speed motor it's surprisingly quiet. I'd recommend it whole heartedly for a professional, or do it yourself type... priced right for either.

Dewalt, calidad a buen precio, nada mejor que los aparatos alambricos 👌🏻

Works great