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Rockwell RK5102K Sonicrafter Deluxe 72Piece Kit
Make quick work of the toughest jobs in remodeling, carpentry installation, repair, crafting and more. The SoniCrafter utilizes Microsonic Oscillation to create a high-frequency action that makes...read more
$159.99
Average Customer Rating
4 out of 5 |
Product 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 oscilating 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
Make quick work of the toughest jobs in remodeling, carpentry installation, repair, crafting and more. The SoniCrafter utilizes Microsonic Oscillation to create a high-frequency action that makes sawing, sanding, scraping, cutting, rasping and dozens of other projects easy.
Kit includes the SoniCrafter unit, 30 sanding sheets, sanding pad, 30 finger sanding sheets,
finger sanding pad, two polishing pads, semicircle saw blade, universal end cut blade, carbide grit semicircle blade, triangular carbide grit rasp, scraper, hex wrench and carrying case. ....read more
Product Details
Brand: RockwellModel: RK5102K
UPC: 822465005969
Product Code: RK5102K
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rockwell soniccrafter
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
So far so good.I havent really used it that much yet but the project I did use it on which was changing a water heater,it worked great.I cut the copper pipe in a very tight area where you couldnt get a saw into.Wish the blade changing had a quick release.
Great tool! Works as advertised.
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I used this tool to cut both wood and drywall and it excelled at both. Like others have said, let the tool do the work for you. I was debating between this and the Fein, but decided to go with the sonicrafter based on reviews and price. I did not experience the screw loosening problems as others have found. It seems that if you make sure the blade is mounted properly before tightening, then you(at least I did not) will not have a problem. I did not cut any nails or sheet metal with it yet. I will say that this saw has no kickback or recoil and is a super safe and comfortable power tool to work with. The head does build up a lot of heat under continuous usage. All in all a great buy and I would recommend this tool.
It’s good for the not-so-big jobs
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I used the Sonicrafter to do some jobs around the house. The sonicrafter works for me. It is good for cutting grout, scoring tile, cutting smaller pieces of wood (not plywood I found), etc. The attachments do tend to come loose during use. I’ve found that attaching the accessories firmly and then give an extra turn until you here a click will be tight enough. If you have heavy duty work, then I would use some heavy duty tools.
GREAT PRODUCT AND THE PRICE WAS GREAT ALSO
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I BOUGHT THIS TOOL TO CUT A STRAIGHT EDGE TO REMOVE A SECTION OF OLD HORSE-HAIR PLASTER AND IT WORKED GREAT! IT IS ALSO A VERY SAFE TOOL.
Sonic Crafter
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
The tool works well to do what it says it will do.
I used it to trim the end of a fireplace mantle to make room for built-in bookshelves. I used a skill saw to cut as far as possible, then I was able to cut straight in to trim the rest of the wood up to the sheetrock.
It does not cut as smooth and fast as shown in infomercials, but that is not surprising.
The 72 piece kit is mostly sanding discs so if you are not going to do a lot of sanding don’t bother paying the extra cost. Also, sanding is a self-destructive activity because the dust destroys tools. You are better off buying a cheap (more disposable) sander and saving the expensive Sonic Crafter for saw cutting.
The saw blades are expensive, and only four came in my 72 piece kit though the picture shows seven. For the few circumstance you need them I think the blades are worth the cost.
I am happy with my purchase.
Sonic Crafter
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
The tool works well to do what it says it will do.
I used it to trim the end of a fireplace mantle to make room for built-in bookshelves. I used a skill saw to cut as far as possible, then I was able to cut straight in to trim the rest of the wood up to the sheetrock.
It does not cut as smooth and fast as shown in infomercials, but that is not surprising.
The 72 piece kit is mostly sanding discs so if you are not going to do a lot of sanding don’t bother paying the extra cost. Also, sanding is a self-destructive activity because the dust destroys tools. You are better off buying a cheap (more disposable) sander and saving the expensive Sonic Crafter for saw cutting.
The saw blades are expensive, and only four came in my 72 piece kit though the picture shows seven. For the few circumstance you need them I think the blades are worth the cost.
I am happy with my purchase.
Very handy product
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
This product is ideal for plunge cuts and for cutting drywall. The attachments are expensive, so buy a kit with all of the attachments included.
I found that the screw that holds the blade can come loose at the highest speed (speed 6). However, the product worked great at speed 5.
Good Tool
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
Used this tool pretty hard and it has held up so far, and it did the job as advertised…….Rockwell RK5102K Sonicrafter Deluxe 72-pc Kit
Good and bad
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I agree 100% with most of the other posters as far as this tool is loud and after using for a short time your hands are tingling and hot.
They should have used a fine thread for the tool attachment so it would stay tight.
But it will do the jobs that no other tool can do when in a pinch.
eg. There was a rotted 2 X 4 that someone had used as an outside corner board then installing the siding with a rotted spot in the middle of it.
It cut straight into the board without having to remove the whole board and replacing.
My biggest customer is using it to remove grout and likes it.
We just used it to under cut the door jams when intalling tile in a bathroom. The tricky part was no other tool could have cut out half of the jam like I wanted it
Works great to cut holes in sheetrock for old constrution boxes.
I see where a lot of people were raving about the nice box there’s came in. Mine came in a simple cloth bag.
As far as finding sand paper I just use my hook and loop paper that I already have and just cut it to fit.
I agree that vacuum pick up is a joke.
Works as advertised
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I recently used my sonicrafter while we were installing some bamboo floor, and this tool was a great sidekick. I used it for linoleum, copper tubing, removed tiles, trimmed door trims as well as edging the super hard strand bamboo for “spot fitting”. it works as advertised.
Numerous Problems
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
Rockwell RK5102K Sonicrafter Deluxe 72-pc Kit Ordered on Jan.5,2009. Received on Jan. 17,2009.
The only reason I gave this tool a 1 star rating was because I couldn’t find a way to give a 1/4 star rating.
The first thing I noticed was that the hard case shown in the Amazon product page was incorrect. The tool now comes in a canvas bag. I first used the product on Jan. 21,2009 to cut a couple of standard 3/8″ wall tiles and scrape some construction cement from a wall. Worked as expected. Next used today, 2-4-1009 to sand some patches on drywall for refinishing. Ran tool for 5-10 minutes and turned tool off. When I turned on 1 min. later, tool would not run. Seems like something in switch. Called Sonic Crafter to see if this was a common problem. Course they said no. They also told me that they couldn’t do anything about the tool since I bought from Amazon. They said that I could get it replaced or my money refunded at Amazon for the first 30 days, but even though the tool has a 2 year warranty, after the 30 day guarentee from Amazon if anything goes wrong with the tool I can’t send it to them directly. I first have to send it back to Amazon to get it repaired, even if it’s still under the 2 year warranty. They said when I bought it from Amazon, my warranty came from Amazon. So I am sending it back for a refund. Something is screwd up here. I didn’t appreciate being mislead by Amazon or SoniCrafter to begin with. Now this whole warranty thing seems to be a “Let’s pass the buck” scenario, with the customer(owner) probably getting screwed out of a warranty in the end.
A GREAT $180 sander!
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
It seemed like the answer, but created another question…why would Rockwell attach it’s name to a tool that burns more wood than it saws?? The apparatus for attaching the various blades is suspect at best. I broke the segmented saw blade first time out. Other attachments kept coming lose as well. It’s not rocket science, but those items with a flush mount are suspect. Those with recessed mount are much better, i.e. the sanding attachment and carbide segmented saw blade. The head and blades do get very hot, and I wasn’t doing anything terribly complicated! It is a great sander, but the price is a bit high. There’s a reason why (when affordable) we opt for German engineering. Though I haven’t tried the Fein model, I know it’s blades attach differently (and hopefully) more securely! Pat
Hard Case is NOT Included!
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
Don’t be fooled by the Customer Photos! The hard case shown on the TV infomercials and in the Amazon customer photos is no longer included. The canvas bag that IS included just keeps the tool and accessories in a pile. This was a very annoying change from what I expected. Amazon should remove any customer photos showing the hard case as they are very misleading.
Tool runs hot and accessories are very expensive. I really would like to have the Fein Multimaster, but I just couldn’t justify the $400 price tag.
Can you Fein a better a deal? Probably not.
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I bought this as a personal Xmas gift to myself and it has lived up to my expectations. It’s a heavy duty unit that looks like it will last for many years to come.
I can now sand in tight corners, dig out grout without a sweat, cut through small pieces of wood without digging out all my tools and finish all those small projects around the house without waking up the neigbors. The vibrational impact to your hands are minimal, you don’t feel any fatigue due to vibrations. It is a quiet unit.
If you don’t need a contour sanding pad (about the only thing the Multi-mater has over this unit) then the Rockwell at $200 less is a better buy, you won’t Fein a better deal, don’t Bosch it!
sawsall
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This is a good solid tool with good features and a good price. I especially like the blade reversal feature and the smoothness of operation.
Good for the price.
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
Good tool for the price as compared to its competitor. I’ve only used it on light jobs but it performed well.
I don’t like the inconvenience of having to use the hex key to change attachments or to adjust their angles. Another concern is that the head gets very hot to the touch, which worries me about the life expectancy of this tool.
Otherwise, so far, so good. I’d recommend it.
Well made and very versatile
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
In my admittedly limited use of the product so far, I have been very pleased with its versatility and usability. The weight of the product which, at first, seemed to be a liability, actually allows greater control of the tool by providing stability when cutting or sanding. Unlike a rotary tool (like a Dremel), the Sonicrafter stays where you put it and since the blade oscillates instead of rotating, it doesn’t generate nearly as much dust or debris.
The contents of the 72 piece kit appear to be well thought out. The small sanding pad has been especially useful; allowing work in tight spaces without disassembling the project.
I have not made use of the dust collection system included with the 72-piece kit, so I can’t comment on its efficacy except to say that it doesn’t interfere with the use of the Sonicrafter. I’ve been able to complete all my projects with it in place.
A very solidly built and well thought out product.
DISSATISFIED
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
TOO COMPLICATED AND THE CUSTOMER SERVICE WAS INEPT.
I RETURNED THE SONICRAFTER UNUSED AND PURCHASED THE FEIN MULTMASTER.
good and less expensive
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
functions as well the more expensive one by Fein. Blades a litlle harder to change. accesories expensive
Rockwell multi tool
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
We are in the process of remodeling our kitchen. We needed a handy tool. Rockwell become kind of disappointment. It feel good in your hands. Looks solid. That is positive, on negative side: blades are expensive, cheaply made – becoming dull just after few uses. Tool gets hot really quickly. Blades are becoming loose after few uses, no matter how hard you try to tight them up. In conclusion I think this tool is design for small jobs and only occasional use not for serious jobs.
still in the box
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
i bought the tool but i haven’t used it yet. i’m waiting until after the winter to start working around the house.
just gave it 3 stars for now because of the price compared to fein’s.
Where’s it made?
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
I fill like Rockwell is ashamed of advertising where they manufacture their tools. I was about to order a Sonicrafter but can not find out where it is manufactured. I think the Rockwell Tools are a part of the Positec Group that was founded by Chinese entrepreneur & CEO Don Gao in 1994.
OMG! this thing is a P.O.S.!
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
Good-Looks sturdy, feels well-built
Bad- Vibrates like crazy, gets quite hot in a short time
Good- Lots of attachments
Bad- Most are sandpaper
Good- Cuts drywall exceptionally well, cuts very well in general
Bad- Cuts for 30 seconds before blade becomes loose and makes a horrific noise.
Good- Very long cord
Bad- needs more cutting attachments
Good- 1/2 price of the Multi-Master from Fein
Bad-only 1/2 as good as Multi-Master from Fein
Conclusion- good for the money, but if you have many projects or serious jobs to do, consider investing more money up front. Unless you like attaching and re-attaching cutting blades.
Does a Great Job!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I had looked at the Fein Multimaster, but couldn’t justify the price. I bought the Sonicrafter specifically to sand between the rails of a baby crib I built for my daughter. This tool will see as much use as my random orbital sander! It’s very well made, and does a superb job. A couple of experiential comments: 1. The tool is a fast worker, let IT do the work for you. 2. The dust collection attachment gets in the way, and is useless. 3. I haven’t found a source for sanding pads that fit, except Rockwell, and they’re relatively expensive.
Solid as a Rock
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
It was a toss-up between this and the Dremel, since Lowes had the Dremel (sort of, every store in the area was sold out!) locally, while nobody has this Rockwell locally (yet!). But after reading this other Amazon review, I went with the Rockwell. I expect to get a lot of use out of this in refurbishing my old 27 foot sailboat, and have a bathroom to redo too, so decided I’d go with the extra power of this Rockwell over the Dremel. I’m a big fan of Dremel, but it has a 1.5amp motor, vs. the Rockwell SoniCrafter’s 2.3 amp (the original Fein tool has a 2.5amp I believe)…so figured I was basically getting Fein’s power for less than half the price. (I got the 72-piece Rockwell set).
I think what sold me on the Rockwell was when I noticed this strange, long black tube pictured as included in the 72-piece set, and realized (and read somewhere) that it’s a vacuum attachment for hooking to your ShopVac. I have a mini-ShopVac that’ll be perfect for that use, so this feature, along with the extra power over the Dremel sold me.
I fired the SoniCrafter up as soon as I opened the box, and I can attest to the quiet, smooth motor, and really solid-as-a-rock construction. And, speaking of the case, I was very impressed with it’s solid construction, particularly the hinges. One common weakness of the typical plastic tool case is the pathetic plastic film used as a so-called “hinge.” We all know what eventually happens…that little film of plastic eventually breaks, and you end up with two case halves you stick duct tape on where the hinges used to be, to try and make the case usable. Well, I was very happy to see this Rockwell case has actual hinges…so this whole setup looks like it’s going to last a very long time. I’m happy I spent the extra for the SoniCrafter over the Dremel.
Rockwell Quality
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
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.