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- Safe cutting – unique high frequency oscillation 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 frequency oscillating action resulting in no kickbacks.
- Sonicrafter throws a very low level of dust whether your sanding, cutting or scrapping.
- Up to the edge and corners – with Sonicrafter you can get into difficult to reach areas that is not possible with a corc saw or jigsaw or even most sanders.
- High sanding capacity – with virtually no force or downward pressure required.
Product Description
* Microsonic oscillation for a smooth cutting multi-functional tool * Can be used for cutting, sawing, scraping, sanding, shaping, polishing and removing grout * Works on woods, metal, fiberglass, ceramic tile, masonry and plastics * Magnesium gear housing for rugged lightweight durability * Soft comfort grip * 20 piece kit includes one sanding pad, one semicircle saw blade, one universal end cut blade, 15 sanding sheets and one SoniCrafterAmazon.com Product Desc… More >>
Rockwell RK5100K Sonicrafter 20-Piece Kit
October 24, 2009 at 12:13 pm
I bought this for my father. He loved it and thinking of buying another. Great service
Rating: 5 / 5
October 24, 2009 at 2:01 pm
I’ve only used it for the past week. I also bought the aggressive saw blades which were worth it for cutting some door jambs (not sure if the universal blade that came with it would have really cut through as quick or as well). The doorjambs went quick and that alone made the buy worth it.
I have also sanded with it for 4-8 minutes or so at a time. The handle seems to be very well insulated, but the front part where the blade is attached gets very hot and stays hot. The directions say to have it run for 1-2 minutes just to get some air through, but it didn’t seem to cool it down all that much. It worried me that it got so hot, but it was doing some good cutting and sanding; seemed to continue to do a fine job. I just didn’t force anything and movd it back and forth and it did the rest.
Switching attachments is done with an allen wrench which is slower, but it does come with the allen wrench and a place to store it on the tool. I tighten the blade down really hard every time just to make sure nothing goes flying off. You’ll probably notice an odd vibrating sound if it comes loose.
The one I received (which is the one I am commenting on) was NOT variable speed which was expected. The carrying case is nifty and a plus. We will see how well it will cut through a some harder wood later.
Also I don’t believe I’ve cut through any nails so I can’t comment on that as of yet.
I got this one because the fein multimaster seemed quite expensive, which would have been fine, but the blades were all like [...]a piece and hearing how fast the blades went, seemed like it was vastly overpriced. Just make sure you have all the attachments you’ll need otherwise you’ll be waiting on getting them shipped to you.
Rating: 4 / 5
October 24, 2009 at 2:17 pm
This tool has been great for sanding areas that are tricky to reach with a larger orbital sander. The sanding pads are easily switched and there is a nice assortment of grades of sandpaper included with the tool. My only concern with the tool is its tendency to heat up rather quickly during the sanding process. I don’t know if I should be concerned about it, but I stop sanding frequently to let the sonicrafter cool off.
Rating: 4 / 5
October 24, 2009 at 2:37 pm
I can’t say enough about this tool. I’m putting in wood floors and every time I mis-hit the nailer, I’m thankful that I have this tool. You simply cannot pull out a flooring nail without ruining the wood. With the sonicrafter, no problem. Cuts right through. Is it fabulous for cutting the Brazilian Cherry?(Much harder than oak) Not really, but it will and is just fine for small jobs. It’s great for cutting the bottom molding around doors and was indispensable in cutting the vinyl flooring that ran under our cabinets. If I had to do it all over, I would have probably gotten the next level up to include more blades, but I am more than happy with my purchase.
Rating: 5 / 5
October 24, 2009 at 5:30 pm
I just saw the Sonicrafter basic kit at Menards for the same price as Amazon, $119.00 but you’d have to pay tax, so Amazon is still cheaper. Don’t yet know if they have spare blades, and what selection if they do, but this makes the Sonicrafter competitive with Fein and Dremel since the blades no longer have to be ordered online. It’s about time!
Rating: 4 / 5