DEWALT DW660SK 5-Amp 30,000 RPM Rotary Cut-Out Tool with 1/8-Inch and 1/4-Inch Collets, Side Handle, and Circle Cutter
Amazon Sales Rank: #6009 in Home ImprovementBrand: DEWALTModel: DW660SKDimensions: 4.75" h x 19.06" w x 11.75" l, 7.00 pounds Heavy-duty cut-out tool delivers 30,000 RPM from a powerful 5.0 Amp motorChanging bits is fast and easy without the use of a toolRemovable side handle provides added support and controlOn/off bump switch is easily accessible and provides users with better operating controlIncludes one general purpose bit, one drywall cutting bit, 1/4-inch and 1/8-inch collets, a removable side handle, a circle cutter, and a heavy-duty kit box
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 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.Heavy-duty cut-out tool delivers 30,000 RPM from a powerful 5.0 Amp motor. Changing bits is fast and easy without the use of a tool. Removable side handle provides added support and control. On/off bump switch is easily accessible and provides users with better operating control. Includes one general purpose bit, one drywall cutting bit, 1/4-Inch and 1/8-Inch collets, a removable side handle, a circle cutter, and a heavy-duty kit box
Most helpful customer reviews37 of 42 people found the following review helpful.Dewalt 660SK cut out toolkitBy A CustomerSmooth, 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.37 of 43 people found the following review helpful.Possibly useful for certain applications.By rob smithI bought the Dewalt Dw660sk cut out tool for a home improvement project that involved cutting a rectangular "hole"in a cement board ceiling to run a ventilation duct, and cutting openings in a kitchen cabinet so that the duct would run through the cabinet, through the ceiling and out through the roof. After removing the packaging material on this product,the first thing I noticed was the huge black plastic case this tool came in. The build quality of the case was very good. It is solid, has steel clasps, and a fair amount of room inside for the tool, handle, circle cutter attachment and various bits. The build quality of the tool itself was excellent. Its body is constructed of sturdy yellow plastic, the seams line up, the fit and finish were perfect. Even the stickers and decals were put on straight.That might sound like a small detail to bring up, but I feel it demonstrates the care that went into assembling this tool. Some tool manufactures, like Porter Cable, seem to haphazardly "slap" on their decals and stickers and it makes you wonder how carefully the tool was assembled. This tool also has a certain heft to it, no doubt because of the big 5.0 amp motor, the biggest currently offered for this type of tool. There was virtually no vibration when turning on the tool and the motor seemed to run very smoothly at 30,000 rpm. These are the positive features of this tool. Now for the bad. The motor is ear splittingly loud. I took a test cut into a soft pine board to see how the tool would react, and immediatley stopped and put on a pair of ear muffs. When holding the tool like a router, vertically, and cutting into a horizontal board, the ventilation slots on this tool, which are located about an inch from the spindle, blow saw dust right in your face. Wearing goggles or a face shield is mandatory! Regular glasses are not enough- you will get something in your eye! What a bad place to put the ventilation slots. Dewalt probably did this because they thought it would blow debris off the workpiece. Instead debris spews everywhere. The slots should be placed on the top of the tool to minimize saw dust or cement board dust from flying everywhere. Speaking of cement board or sheet rock, I would never use this tool inside a finished home. You will fill the room with dust. I started to cut my ceiling with this tool and switched to a sheet rock hand saw because of the dust. For an electrician or contractor cutting electric box openings or trimming sheet rock in an unfinished house this tool might be ok if you can stand the dust and noise. How does it cut? It cut the cement board fairly quickly with the bit I bought for cutting cement board. I used the supplied general purpose bit that came with the kit to cut my cabinet openings and it cut extremely slowly through the 1/2 inch pine of the cabinet. I switched to a jig saw and that worked much faster. Loading a bit in this tool is also awkward. You have push down a button on the the spindle lock and on another button simultaneously on the plastic sleeve above the spindle and then twist the plastic sleeve to tighten the collet. It's almost impossible to tighten the bit tight enough by hand to keep it from spinning in the collet. It's easier to just press down on the spindle lock and use a wrench to tighten the metal nut below the plastic sleeve to tighten a bit. Dewalt should have included a wrench to do this. As far as bit life is concerned, a 1/4" bit should be the minimum diameter you use for cutting anything. The 1/8" supplied bits are so flimsy and flex so much that I broke one of them in 1/2" soft pine. And I didn't apply hard pressure to the work piece. Am I keeping this tool? No. I think it was poorly designed and is not very effective for wood. It works fairly well on cement board if you buy the right bit, but you could use a hand saw and create much less dust and make your cuts just as quickly. Dewalt assembled a nicely finished tool, but the design and limited functionality of this cut out tool do not add anything special to the tool industry. Jig saws, sheet rock hand saws, and hole saws can do what this tool is supposed to do more effectively and with less mess. That is why I gave this tool two stars.10 of 10 people found the following review helpful.Excellent quality, great kitBy A CustomerHave purchased many many items from Amazon and this is the first I have felt compelled to rate. I am doing so primarily because the negative reviews on this product are way off base. The tool is of usual high Dewalt quality and is clearly well constructed. Sure it makes dust, any tool cutting drywall makes ALOT of dust. I always wear earplugs when using power tools, but they really aren't necessary with this saw. I can't imagine why someone would find it "ear splittingly loud." The lower price mentioned at Home Depot was for the non-kit version, not including the case, or the circle cutting jig (it is near impossible to beat amazon prices in my experience). Finally, I found the saw extremely easy to control (the handle included is helpful) and have no problem cutting straight free handed. Don't hesitate to purchase this saw, you won't be disappointed.See all 22 customer reviews...
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