Rockwell RK5101K SoniCrafter Tool Kit, 37-Piece |  | Brand: Rockwell
Category: Home Improvement
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Rating:  82 reviews
Sales Rank: 693
Media: Tools & Hardware
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Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 8.2
Dimensions (in): 15 x 7.6 x 4.8
MPN: RK5101K
Model: RK5101K
UPC: 822465005952
EAN: 0822465005952
ASIN: B001EYUGMI
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| Features:
| • | Safe cutting - unique high frequency osilation only cuts hard materials, so the users hands and fingers are much safer than a saw that rotates. | | • | Smooth running - there are no fast spinning parts or alternating blades creating movement of the tool, only a high requency oscillating action resulting in no kickbacks. | | • | Sonicrafter throws a very low level of dust whether you're sanding, cutting or scraping. | | • | Up to the edge and corners - with Sonicrafter you can get into difficult to reach areas that is not possible with a corded saw or jigsaw or even most sanders. | | • | High sanding capacity - with virtually no force or downward pressure required. |
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Product Description
Multipurpose variable speed tool with 37-piece accessory kit. High frequency oscillation for a smooth-cutting, efficient tool. Versatile tool for cutting, sawing, scraping, sanding, shaping, polishing, and removing grout. Works on wood, metal, fiberglass,
Amazon.com Product Description
Giving you the ability to sand, polish, scrape, and cut a wide variety of materials, the Rockwell RK5101K Sonicrafter 37-Piece Kit is your all-in-one tool kit for carpentry work. Enhanced by 36 accessories, the variable-speed tool operates with microsonic high-frequency oscillation to produce smooth, safe movements without kickback. Ideal on the job site or around the house, this efficient tool boasts a slim body that makes it perfectly suited for working in confined spaces. | The Rockwell RK5101K
Sonicrafter 37-Piece Kit includes:- Variable Speed Sonicrafter tool
- 2 cutting blades
- 1 carbide grit blade
- 1 sanding pad
- 1 broad spectrum scraper blade
- 1 hex key
- 30 sanding sheets
- Carry bag
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Microsonic™ high-frequency oscillation provides smooth, safe movement without kickback. View larger. |
A Complete Workshop in One Versatile Tool
Whether you're a professional woodworker or an avid do-it-yourselfer, the RK5101K is an effective way to streamline your work. Easily carried in its compact, lightweight bag, the kit can be kept at your fingertips for all your remodeling, installation, and repair projects.Starting with the basics, this 37-piece multipurpose kit comes with a variable speed tool and includes two cutting blades, a carbide grit blade, a sanding pad, and 30 sanding sheets that help you cut, remove grout, and sand, with professional-grade results. It also includes a tough, broad-spectrum scraper and a hex key. Sprucing up the garage? Utilize the scraper attachment to remove paint, old caulking, and rust. Remodeling the bathroom? Remove grout with the kit's carbide grit blade and score ceramic tiling for shaping with the optional diamond grit blade. Exposing hardwood? Remove carpeting using the broad spectrum scraping blade then let the sanding system take over to polish those hard-to-reach spaces. High-Frequency Oscillation for Smooth, Safe Precision
For the safest and most accurate work, the RK5101K features super high-frequency microsonic oscillation technology. This means that instead of rotating, it makes up to 20,000 back-and-forth oscillations per minute for ultra smooth, efficient results. Because there are no fast-spinning parts or alternating blades, there are no threats of kickback. Thanks to its advanced design, the RK5101K cuts only hard materials when fitted with a blade attachment. This way, the tool easily cuts heavy-duty materials, while keeping the user's hands and fingers safe. The RK5101K can cut wood, thin metals, fiberglass, masonry, plastic, carpet, flooring, cement board, and even vinyl siding. High Sanding Capacity with Low Dust Levels
For sanding jobs, this tool requires very little downward pressure and delivers great accuracy. And its slim body enhances your sanding capabilities, allowing you to work on edging and corners that are often not possible to reach with other tools. Plus, it affords you quick and easy clean-up, throwing a very low level of dust whether you're sanding, cutting, or scraping. Easy Handling with Lightweight Frame and Soft Grip
The RK5101K has magnesium alloy gear housing, making it lightweight enough for extended use and rugged enough for long-term durability. The soft, ergonomic grip offers you optimum comfort and control while you tackle the job at hand. What's in the Box
Rockwell RK5101K Variable Speed Sonicrafter tool, 2 cutting blades, 1 carbide grit blade, 1 sanding pad, 1 broad spectrum scraper blade, 1 hex key, 30 sanding sheets and a convenient carry bag.
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Ideal for use with a wide range of materials, this all-in-one tool makes sanding, cutting, and scraping simple tasks. |
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 Rockwell Quality December 3, 2008
Mr. Geweke (Tucson Az US)
183 out of 189 found this review helpful
OMG, the Rockewell SoniCrafter is great. I was looking for a corded oscillating tool and looked at the Fein Multitasker and blades, but it is just way too expensive to purchase for my needs. So I bought the Dremel and the Rockwell to compare side by side...
The $100 Dremel is lighter and a bit smaller but the buzz the motor makes compared to the Rockwell motor [a little bit heavier and slightly bigger] which humms smoothly is like comparing a Vespa scooter to a Victory street bike.
Since the basic Rockwell is only $20 more than the Dremel and the extra blades are about the same price, there was no question about going for the quality/durability of a Rockwell.
The only convenience problem that I can foresee is getting replacement blades:
Dremel is carried by big box hardware stores; hobbyists who do crafts on the spur of the moment and do not need to rip open walls, will appreciate the around-the-corner convenience.
Rockwell is carried by speciality woodworking stores or the internet; the Home Proj. kind of guys have to plan ahead before ripping into a wall for remodeling. So ordering parts in advance should be a no brainer.
I also really liked the Rockwell case, it is created with niches and screw-downs to hold lots of blades/attachments in place.
I looked at the Bosch 12v battery operated version, and that would have been a good choice but I do not want to have numerous 18v tool systems and chargers for the various power hand tools that I use. I read that the Bosch delivers 20 min of battery power and I might need more time than that between charges.
All four tools mentioned above have variable speeds pretty much the same: 10,000 - 21,000 opm. The Bosch details that I read boasted of 5,000 - 20,000 opm, but I do not know if I need to go that slow. If I did I would have researched more into the rare Praxon version of oscillating tool, which is reportedly underpowered and equivalent to size and weight of the Dremel.
A gamble that paid off !!! February 26, 2009
TTP3317 (Arlington, TX)
80 out of 81 found this review helpful
I debated a couple of years about purchasing a tool like this. At first, Fein was the only option and just for home use it was too much money for me to justify purchasing. Now that there are reasonably priced choices, I purchased this 37 piece Rockwell kit. Honestly, I felt like it was a gamble. Many reviews say the blades don't last and they come loose all the time. I rolled the dice. I WON!!!
This is a solid tool. I love working with tools and I own a lot of professional quality tools. I put this in the same class as my Bosch, Dewalt, Porter Cable, Rigid, and Makita tools.
For $208 I got this kit and a diamond segment saw, a carbide triangle saw, and a blade cleaner. The tool and add on accessories cost less than half as much as those from Fein.
I immediately went to work taking out thinset from an old tile job, probably 1/4 inch trowelled. I had tried hammer and chisel and hated that. I bought an angle grinder which worked but threw dust everywhere. That lasted about one minute before I had to quit because of the dust. Then I threw a rug over it. That was a couple of years ago.
This Sonicrafter with the diamond segment saw is the right tool for the job. It is powerful enough. I used it for an hour, it did not overheat or bog down. The blade shows no signs of wear. The blade never came loose. It did not throw dust everywhere. After an hour my hand was tired. Operating this tool feels very much like operating a random orbital sander. The gentle vibration over time is fatiguing.
Get a variable speed model; the least expensive kit is not variable speed. The harder the material you work on, the higher the speed needs to be set. According to the manufacturer, it is running the tool on too low a speed that causes overheating and excessive blade wear.
Be careful when you mount the blade. Blades mount like a twelve point socket fits on a nut; but these blades and mount are thin like a hacksaw blade. Make sure the blade is seated on the nut before you tighten the mounting screw. If the blade is mounted correctly, it will not work loose. I have used three different types of blades and have never had a blade work loose. Just get it on there right to begin with.
I am more than satisfied with my choice of Sonicrafter over Multimaster. I used some of the money I saved to buy myself a new Stetson hat.
exactly the same as fein but less expensive March 18, 2009
A. Giorgi (boston, ma)
39 out of 41 found this review helpful
i am a contractor ive used the fein multimaster for years was looking for a less expensive replacement i bought the dremel it was junk brought it back. i bought this and used it just like the fein it was the same but cost one third the price. i would highly recommend this for someone who uses it often.
best tool December 17, 2008
C. Mckaskey (Charlotte, NC, USA)
33 out of 35 found this review helpful
I had seen a video promo on TV about this product and it does everything it promised. I especially love it for working on crown mouldings and baseboards as we live in a very old house and I am currently renovating....As a female hobbyist I find this tool very easy to use and to handle. I would recomend it as a must to any workshop.
better than expected March 3, 2009
brodone
21 out of 21 found this review helpful
Read about a number of new oscillating saw products entering the market and the one that appealed to me the most was the Rockwell sonicrafter. The big negative seemed to be that it was not yet handled by a large retailer so blades might be hard to get. They are, on the other hand, readily available online from a number of sources. I was putting down a wooden floor in a bathroom and wanted something to undercut the door jamb. Thought this tool sounded good enough to give it a chance. Arrived in a timely manner and I started working on the floor. I undercut the door, then had to change blades and do a plunge cut in a plank for the heater register, then to the scraper blade to remove some of the old tile mastic from the new floor area and finally to the end cutting blade to make a multi-sided cut in the end of the wood where it met the wall and door frame. Got far more use out of it than I had planned. It felt good in my hand with its rubber coating and the motor ran smoothly, not bogging down or laboring on any job. Blade change was easy and the blade did not come loose when running. The metal housing between the motor and blade got quite warm during use but cooled down quickly when the work stopped. Never had a time when it was too hot to handle. I have never been a fan of the jig saw and this has taken many of the uses away from it. I did not use the grout cutting blade or the sanding pad but I can see some future uses for them. I am very happy with my purchase.
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