RotoZip or Dremel?

[Frankie]

Originally Posted by Phobia

You know what they say about "right tool for the job"? Neither a Rotozip nor a Dremel is the right tool for that job. In fact, the marketing picture that depicts a rotozip cutting a long line of ceramic tile is pretty much crap too.

What's better than them for precise cuts? Any suggestion?

Originally Posted by notorious

Seriously, you could rip out wood planks with just a chisel, hammer, and flatbar if you are patient and careful. That's exactly how I used to do it. Just don't crack the next board's groove.

What you are suggesting is good for ripping out planks at their entire length (which is what I may have to do now). I was however taking out shorter portions just where the water stains had occurred. I needed something to do precise cuts without damaging the neighboring planks.

Originally Posted by jspchief

Try blowing the rotozip out with compressed air. You may just have sawdust in the switch.

I did. It didn't work. The thing has just died. The kit is priced at $238 online. You would think I should get more than 28 cuts from it!