Dwayne wrote regarding 'Re: [OT] Cutting PCB' on Fri, Dec 02 at 11:41:
> I've had one since the first version of the Roto-Zip was released.
> Didn't really need it, I suppose, since its darned similar to my
> Porter Cable laminate trimmer.  But I'm a tool-hound and I like the
> fact that it came with a 1/8" collet as well as the 1/4" collet.  My
> Porter Cable laminate trimmer has only a 1/4" collect available and
> I'm not a major fan of the little 1/4" to 1/8" adapter that is now
> available to allow use of Roto-Zip spiral blades.

Amusingly, that's when and essentially why I bought one (shiny new
tool that I can half justify).  I'd been using my cordless Dremel with
an 1/8" burr previously, and wanted more power / runtime.  I also got
the angle grinder / cutter attachment because my air compressor wasn't
big enough to power the air cut off tool.  I think I've used the
circle cutter more than anything - it's surprising how often I need to
cut large circles in wood now that I have a proper tool for doing so.
:)

> I speak from experience when I say that I think that it is far more
> dangerous than a jig saw.  I was specifically referring to cutting
> PCB material and its just too darned hard to keep it going in a
> straight line.  That also means that it is easy for you to slip and
> get a finger into the blade.

Ohhh.  I thought you were speaking in general.  Using a RotoZip on a
PCB would just be craziness.  I'd be surprised if anyone who did that
*didn't* get hurt - it's pretty nearly impossible to cut a straight
line with those things unless you have a guide - and difficult even
then. :)

--Danny
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