Black and Decker RTX-6 2 Amp 3-Speed Rotary Tool with 30 Accessories and 2 Spring Clamps by Black & Decker

Black and Decker RTX-6 2 Amp 3-Speed Rotary Tool with 30 Accessories and 2 Spring Clamps

Features

3-speed rotary tool with a powerful 2-amp, high-torque motor

Exclusive Flip-Lock spindle lock system provides quick and easy accessory changes

Universal collet system accepts all standard rotary accessories; 3-speed switch allows for maximum precision in all applications

Includes 30 accessories, soft-sided carry case with accessory compartment, user guide, and wrench

Weighs 3.2 pounds when shipped; 2-year manufacturer's warranty

Product Review
The Black & Decker 3-speed rotary tool is created with a high-torque 2 amp motor so it finishes jobs quickly and efficiently -- without bogging down under the load. Versatile, rugged, and loaded with convenience features, this hardy rotary tool will make short work of all your fine detail jobs, craft projects, workshop and household tasks.

The RTX-6 boasts an exclusive Flip-Lock spindle lock system for quick and easy accessory changes, eliminating the need to hold down an awkward button as you try to switch heads. And you'll have a lot of heads to choose from -- because the universal collet system accepts all standard rotary tool accessories. So don't worry about buying special bits, tips, or attachments. This tool accepts any rotary tool add-on you can think of, so the number of potential applications is almost limitless.

This outstanding tool offers three speed settings for maximum precision and versatility, no matter the project. With speeds -- 12,000/24,000/30,000 rpm -- you can customize the power to the project at hand; and the separate 3-speed dial means you can set it and forget about it. Also, the rubber overmolded grip keeps your hands comfortable and your accuracy high, because a tool that's easy to hold is easy to maneuver. This kit includes 30 different accessories, two spring clamps, and a box to keep it all together and organized. -- Cherie Priest

Applications:
The RTX-6 is ideal for an immense variety of jobs. It cuts, sands, grinds and carves; it cleans, polishes, engraves, sharpens and drills. This rotary tool smoothes and shapes work pieces, removes rust and corrosion from old metal, and even creates drywall cut-outs. Use it around the home, in the workshop, or anywhere else.

Included with this Product
Black & Decker rotary tool, 30 accessories, soft-sided carry case with accessory compartment, user guide, and wrench.

Manufacturer Description
The RTX-6 has a powerful, high torque motor (twice the power and torque of the leading competitor) to complete jobs faster and it won't bog down under load. An exclusive Flip-Lock spindle lock system provides quick and easy accessory changes, eliminating the need to hold down an awkward button. Rubber overmolded grips give superior comfort and control. The universal collet system accepts all standard rotary tool accessories so you don¿t have to buy specially made accessories. The 3-speed (12,000/24,000/30,000 RPM) switch allows for maximum precision in all applications and also gives "set and forget" convenience.

Reader Reviews
First off, I had a hard time getting this question answered when I was looking at rotary tools, so I'll say it right now: ALL DREMEL ACCESSORIES ARE USABLE BY THIS ROTARY TOOL. To someone who's used a rotary tool before I'm sure this is a logical statement, but to someone new to the devices (as I was), it can be confusing. I thought there might be some notch or something in Dremel accessories that made them only usable by Dremel rotary tools, but there isn't. They're all the same. Now that we've gotten that out of the way, I just got my RTX a couple of weeks ago, and thus far I'm very impressed by it. It looks and feels substantial and sturdy, and fits very nicely in your hand as you work with it. Though I'd have preferred to see fully adjustable speed settings on this tool, the three speed settings seem to allow more than enough versatility in power to handle any project you throw at it. Mine came with a nice, simple case that's about the same size as a 2 cd tall cd book, which I greatly prefer to the extremely large plastic case that most Dremel tools come in. My only complaints from this unit are that it doesn't come with a very impressive array of bits/accessories (I bought a 150 piece Dremel accessory kit to supplement it), and I've had some difficulty with the locking mechanism that allows for you to switch accessories getting stuck. It's always loosened up after a little persistent encouragement, but it's still a decent sized annoyance when it happens. I've used a 300 series Dremel regularly in the past, so I feel that I can safely say that from what I have seen from this tool thus far, the Black and Decker RTX is just as capable a tool as the Dremel, perhaps more so (when you take into account the RTX's superior power). That said, it should probably be noted that the RTX hasn't been around for nearly as long as the Dremel brand, so it's durability over time has yet to be tested. I've got to wonder why someone would pay 2 or 3 times the price of the RTX to get a Dremel... I suppose name recognition has a lot to do with it, after all people do refer to these things as "Dremel tools" not "Black and Decker tools", but that doesn't seem like a very wise way to make purchases. Puffs facial tissue works just as well as Kleenex, generic cotton swabs work just as well as Q-tips, and the RTX works just as well as a Dremel tool, so why pay the premium price? If you're looking for the most bang for your rotary tool buck, this is the one you want to go with, hands down. Comments (2) | Permalink | (Report this)

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