How to Use a RotoZip

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  • Опубликовано: 22 окт 2024

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  • @louislandi938
    @louislandi938 Год назад +17

    Leah,
    I cannot understand why a major tool company hasn’t locked you into a long term contract to demonstrate their tools. Without a doubt,
    sales would go up.
    Electronic hugs to the greatest teacher on You Tube!

  • @barneycoffman6663
    @barneycoffman6663 4 года назад +32

    I have watched several of Leah's videos. She does a great job in explaining how to use a tool and what it's for. Thanks!!

  • @dawnireland4956
    @dawnireland4956 7 месяцев назад +1

    Leah, thank you so much for making these videos! As a first-time home renovator (without a handyman husband), you have given me the confidence and knowledge to tackle all kinds of DIY projects I never thought I could do myself. You are the best!!

  • @jasonwatson209
    @jasonwatson209 5 лет назад +8

    Leah, I learn so much from you on here. THANK YOU!!! You would be an awesome neighbor! I'd be that annoying guy following you around saying "What are we gonna do next?" Anyhow I'm sure I'm not the only one who attends Leah's school for handyman wannabes but I gotta say please don't ever stop pumping these lessons out for us. We appreciate it more than you know!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!

  • @chadbryant2987
    @chadbryant2987 4 года назад +2

    I’m a beginner diy that received a rotozip from a friend who does construction. It was really encouraging to hear you say there is a learning curve and it will be ok. It gave a rush of feelings that I would hear from a very awesome teacher or an older relative. Thank you 🙏🏽

  • @richdowd5728
    @richdowd5728 7 лет назад +6

    Best thing about this series of videos: Leah's phrase "You can do this!"
    Great series of walk-throughs, tips, and most importantly, confidence builders for DIYers.

    • @seejanedrill
      @seejanedrill  7 лет назад

      thanks, Rich, I really appreciate your comments!

  • @mrLD921
    @mrLD921 8 лет назад +38

    The reason why I luv watching your videos is how you break everything down to the simplest form. Thanks

  • @wandawilliams5178
    @wandawilliams5178 6 лет назад +2

    I've had this tool in my shed for years and didn't realize it's capabilities. I'll certainly use it a lot more now. For such a small tool, it's really intimidating! Thanks so much for this video.

  • @ricosuave5120
    @ricosuave5120 2 года назад +2

    Two minutes into video I realize she is explaining things better than 99.9% of RUclipsrs!! Sub-Scribed!!

  • @crystalolsen9199
    @crystalolsen9199 4 года назад +14

    Great tutorial. She gets right to the point and breaks it down simply!

  • @YouGumppy
    @YouGumppy 8 лет назад +1

    I used my RotoZip when I turned a storage shed into a woodworking shop. Cutting plywood to size and cutting holes for outlets and light switches was a blast. As Leah says, it takes some getting used to, especially if you want clean cutouts. Had I needed to do several, clean cutouts for switches and plugs, I might have made a template. Wish the dust vault had been available when I did this 15 years ago. Great demo, Leah. I imagined about two more projects I've been putting off will get the old RotoZip out of deep storage.

  • @afreezaphorogiancossack2194
    @afreezaphorogiancossack2194 Месяц назад

    Hey Leah, TYVM this is the second time I'm watching your videos and I imagine I'll be watching more now. Just got my first Rotozip, very excited. Probably just gonna wind up doing sheetrock with it but it's good to know there's a lot more you can do with it. Thank you so much, I'll be seeing you.

  • @Leahh823
    @Leahh823 Год назад

    Thank you, Leah for the encouraging words at the end and your great breakdown of how to use the Rotozip.

  • @murfbass
    @murfbass Год назад

    Wow. This was the instruction I was looking for. I should have looked for Leah right off but instead watched a few poor teachers before her. She is a natural born teacher. Thanks Leah.

  • @peterzubritsky9120
    @peterzubritsky9120 7 лет назад +5

    I enjoy all of your tutorials. You are clear and thorough. You've helped me with projects which were challenging. Keep your instructions coming. Thank you.

  • @li4090
    @li4090 5 лет назад +1

    My husband just showed me this. I'm going to try to finish removing the sheetrock in my kitchen! Thank you Leah, you are a good teacher too.

  • @hollylaughter8722
    @hollylaughter8722 8 лет назад

    A friend brought one along to do drywall and it was great for the electric cut outs! Knowing that it can cut tile is a plus I see one in my future.

  • @nancarter5474
    @nancarter5474 3 месяца назад

    You are a wonderful teacher. Thank you so much. I have been trying to cut gutters to fit over a mobile home carport that has a worthless system and I was having a hard time finding the exact tool that will cut with precession to fit around the existing poles. Everyone I have asked has suggested the wrong tools.

  • @APRIL2862
    @APRIL2862 6 лет назад +5

    Hi Leah! I bought one of these years ago when they 1st came out and it only came with a drywall bit, BUT the manufacture didn't say it was mainly for drywall only, so I used it on plywood and of course it did a terrible job, it was one of the first tools I threw in the dumpster right after I bought it. JUNK.

    • @dalriada842
      @dalriada842 6 лет назад +1

      April Mae
      I've had many bad initial experiences with tools, but I'm too cheap to just throw them away. They tend to end up in a cupboard. Many years later I'll pull them out, and after watching RUclips videos on similar tools, find that my bad experience was down to my own inexperience. Bad tools certainly exist, but I don't think this is one of them.

    • @classicjag76
      @classicjag76 5 лет назад

      Junk because you used the tool and bit for something it wasn't made for? Logical.

  • @thoughtforfood6854
    @thoughtforfood6854 5 лет назад

    Articulate, to the point and showing just exactly what needs to be seen to make the demo without a bunch of irrelevant music and blah blah. I got to love it. Thank you Leah

  • @ACoustaDC
    @ACoustaDC Год назад

    It always amazes me the variety of things you can do... and do well.

  • @jamesmoore3346
    @jamesmoore3346 7 лет назад

    A friend gave me a root zip kit, complete with right angle attachment, router attachment with bits and a good supply of cutting bits. I haven't used it as of yet but I have a feeling that's about to change! Thanks so much.

  • @judykonopka9029
    @judykonopka9029 6 лет назад

    I love your videos Leah! Thanks for teaching us! I'm a 60 year old woman and after two sculpture classes, I've realized how much more you can do with tools!!

  • @stevemcirvin
    @stevemcirvin 2 года назад +1

    I always love watching your videos, Leah! Thanks so much for the clear explanations and great presentation.

  • @JaytheAngler222
    @JaytheAngler222 Год назад

    Thank you for taking the time to make this video! You just saved me some money.

  • @ceejayzcbr
    @ceejayzcbr Год назад

    Watched a few videos trying to learn a bit about this thing, talk about dry…. this chick is by far the best at explaining/demonstrating. Definitely got that personality you want to watch, how you not on tv? And if you are how did I miss it 😆

    • @seejanedrill
      @seejanedrill  Год назад

      I'm on the History Channel tv show Secret Restoration

  • @noretreat2074
    @noretreat2074 7 лет назад

    AFTER WATCHING YOUR Video I'm digging through my storage to dig out Rotozip and using it-- been so long since I even seen it. I think it is battery operated. I learn something new EVERY time I view one of your videos. THANKS FOR THE WORK YOU PUT IN FOR US DOGS.

  • @lights80088
    @lights80088 3 года назад

    Great job on your videos. You really know how to explain the tools. I enjoy your calm voice and friendly way. Thank you.

  • @SheilaG971
    @SheilaG971 2 года назад

    Love this woman’s teaching skill!

  • @xLSDxUCSB
    @xLSDxUCSB 6 лет назад

    I think you're just fantastic. You have a great understanding of people's fear to try new things! You're a fine teacher!

  • @clintprice2123
    @clintprice2123 7 лет назад +7

    Leah, GREAT JOB as always, your videos are very enjoyable to watch.

  • @billfromelma
    @billfromelma 8 лет назад +9

    Hey Leah, awesome tool. I noticed on the plywood, noooooo tear out. Nice so now you did it, I might have to get one.

  • @jrandall4418
    @jrandall4418 3 года назад

    I appreciate you Leah!!
    It started with a toilet installation .....I’m tackling everything now...
    I recently cut the face of the cabinet doors and installed glass...
    Hope you are well

  • @semco72057
    @semco72057 8 лет назад

    I don't have one of those, but after seeing you using it, I will be looking for one the next time I go to Lowe's. I thank you for demonstrating how to use it, and right now I am about to work on a ceiling to repair it, and that tool probably would come in handy for cutting the drywall and maybe in installing the drywall also.

  • @bobd5119
    @bobd5119 5 лет назад +1

    Notice that Leah guides the straight edge of the tool's base along the plywood fence when making a straight cut. I find that it is easy to twist the tool while moving it. This diverts it from cutting straight, because twisting turns a corner of the base against the fence, which pushes the tools away from the fence. I made a 4"-diameter disk from a scrap of laminate flooring and attached it to the tool's base with a couple of machine screws. This way, I guide a circle along the straight-edge fence and twisting the tool won't move it away from the fence. A semicircle would work just as well.

  • @michaelbrown6032
    @michaelbrown6032 2 года назад

    Love your clear, friendly approach to your videos!

  • @Steve-ht3ry
    @Steve-ht3ry 2 года назад

    Leah I have learned so much watching your videos. Thanks!

  • @BIgGuidojoe
    @BIgGuidojoe 8 лет назад

    dust vault on that is cool. nothing is worse then boarding a 16 foot high ceiling, cutting out a 6 inch can and getting a face full of drywall dust. great video as always leah!

  • @JT_70
    @JT_70 6 лет назад +1

    Mine along with a bunch of attachments and accessories sat unused on a shelf for over 10 years. I was just never able to control the direction of the spiral bits and all the power it had. During a recent tile job I remembered that it included an angle grinder attachment. With a diamond blade it came in really handy for cutting thru concrete in tight quarters. I never heard of the dust vault. I may need to check that out. It is far more powerful, heavier and flexible than my Dremel

  • @rhondahall6485
    @rhondahall6485 3 года назад

    Thank you for your time in explaining what this tool can do. Love watching your channel.

  • @youdontknowme9429
    @youdontknowme9429 4 года назад

    Absolutely excellent video. I was debating whether or not to even pick this tool up. I appreciate you showing the wide range of versatility with it. Also proud to say I subscribed to your videos

  • @djones3923
    @djones3923 5 лет назад +1

    Thanks, Lea. I'm a diyer. I bought the rotozip tool (used) bcs I thought it was a drill. I was wrong. I love your videos. You rock!!

  • @Ahoneywell
    @Ahoneywell 4 года назад

    Great video, very helpful and really good close up shots. Just what I needed to know "cutting curves into Plexiglass. Thanks Leah!!

  • @woodlandburl6648
    @woodlandburl6648 6 лет назад +1

    Thanks for the tips on how to keep a straight cut while using this took. As always you keep thinks easy for the DIY’ers.

  • @CrankyPantss
    @CrankyPantss 8 лет назад +1

    Great demonstration on what looks like an incredibly versatile tool. Thank you for sharing this.

  • @tinogigs8147
    @tinogigs8147 Год назад

    Great tutorial. Was the information I was looking for as a.. new tool user..? Was looking for a sort all around saw and a friend suggested this saw. He kept on like I knew what he was talking about lol. Well now I know ,. Thank You for the lesson

  • @Lacuna1122
    @Lacuna1122 3 года назад

    I've owned one for several years but never knew how to use. Thank you!

  • @shrinebox
    @shrinebox 6 лет назад +3

    I'm really starting to feel that I CAN do this. Thank you so much.

  • @ianvicedomini2648
    @ianvicedomini2648 6 лет назад

    This is a very inspiring tool. I've got many tools and i love using them. I find you very inspiring to watch and i will continue watching

  • @pdelmercado
    @pdelmercado 8 лет назад +5

    Your videos help me so much. Thank you for your tutorials.

  • @andfarr2
    @andfarr2 6 лет назад

    Thank you for your review of the Rotozip tool. I bought one years ago and quickly gave up on it as I found that it would barely cut at all. So it has remained unused in my storage for years. On the strength of your review I'll dig it out and give it another whirl. Thanks !

    • @seejanedrill
      @seejanedrill  6 лет назад

      Hi Andrew, what I found is that it worked very well, nearly effortlessly in fact, on drywall. But in my experience, I have found that there are better tools to cut wood and other hard surfaces.

    • @se5442
      @se5442 6 лет назад

      Would you name those tools? I don't have tools or adequate space. But would like a small, inexpensive tool to cut small pieces of wood for those trendy farmhouse signs.

    • @bobd5119
      @bobd5119 6 лет назад +2

      I don't know what those farmhouse signs are, but when you mention cutting small pieces of wood, I get the heebie jeebies. If the wood is small, you are holding it close to the cutting tool. At the risk of reciting the obvious, use clamps, not your fingers!
      Visit a tool store -- maybe a Home Depot or Lowes -- and eyeball the various tools, both power and hand tools. You can visualize how to use the tool to do what you want.

  • @garyduncan7056
    @garyduncan7056 8 лет назад +1

    Leah, this is another masterwork video from you. Thank you. This brought to mind a question I got during a shift at a home improvement store regarding clamping work to be cut. He was going to use a jigsaw to cut some curves. Have you done a video about clamping configurations for various cutting jobs? If not, might you consider that in the future?

    • @seejanedrill
      @seejanedrill  8 лет назад

      Hi Gary, you know what, you are right, there are a whole ton of clamping techniques. I would definitely consider doing that video.

  • @duggydugg3937
    @duggydugg3937 4 года назад

    Janey.. nice expo.. didn't know there were so many different kinds of bits for the Rotozip... Sewing back and forth on the tile was a good tip I didn't know...

  • @fredastaire6156
    @fredastaire6156 7 лет назад

    Manalive!!
    What a great little little tutorial and video demonstration. I don't know if you're still around the "youtubes" but thank you so much for posting this and giving us newbie DIYers something explanatory to go off of before we tare our house apart with projects, lol!!!

    • @seejanedrill
      @seejanedrill  7 лет назад

      Hi Julio, we are still here, still putting out a new video every Thursday! Glad you liked this one...the rotozip is especially good for cutting drywall. Anyway, welcome, and if you have any questions, feel free to ask...we always try to answer

  • @10101047
    @10101047 4 месяца назад

    Great video. Thanks for posting this and explaining how to use this tool. 10/10 🇬🇧

  • @ChadAmI80
    @ChadAmI80 11 месяцев назад

    I'm working on finishing my basement. I just picked up one of these on used on eBay. Looking forward to saving a bunch of time cutting holes for recessed lights and around electrical boxes

  • @PhilHattonMakesStuff
    @PhilHattonMakesStuff 3 года назад

    Leah always has great info.

  • @hans2five
    @hans2five 2 года назад

    Great video. Keep up the great work. You convinced me to buy one of these.

  • @jwong19
    @jwong19 7 лет назад

    As usual Jane, thank you for your time, dedication and effort to share your knowledge with anyone without boundaries. And sending in anticipation a : Gong Xi Fa Cai 2017, the year of Rooster. My respects and best wishes for you and your family as well.

  • @seifsplace
    @seifsplace 8 лет назад

    I have had a rotozip for many years.... I use the blade attachment to quick cut metal or masonry. Very useful

  • @patcupolo9274
    @patcupolo9274 6 лет назад +1

    You are just spell binding and amazing, I wish I ran across your videos when I had my house up north, now in sw Florida, condo and a lot older

  • @kathygill1923
    @kathygill1923 11 месяцев назад

    Hi Leah, Thank you for this comprehensive video. I've not yet added a Roto-Zip to my tool family but have a feeling one will be joining us soon. I see this video was done some time ago so I'm wondering if Roto-Zip has a cutter/blade that can cut through metal. I'm hoping to find a tool to efficiently cut intricate designs into galvanized stove pipe or the curved sides if milk or old gas cans. A torch or laser of some kind is above my pay-grade and above that of my wallet 🤭. BTW, I've had a big piece of old blackboard slate for quite some time wondering how to cut it down to fit an antique hanging sign frame...that may be my first project as it is about the same thickness as the ceramic tile you demonstrated. Blessings!

  • @jerricorbett7461
    @jerricorbett7461 4 года назад

    Thanks Leah, your video was extremely helpful and, definitely necessary!

  • @702ringo1
    @702ringo1 6 лет назад +1

    I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS!!! You're amazing!!!! Please keep making these videos-they're very helpful. Thank you.

  • @FranciscoMartinez-hy3cx
    @FranciscoMartinez-hy3cx 2 года назад

    Thank you Leah. God bless you. Gracias por la demostración.

  • @josephhustead749
    @josephhustead749 4 года назад

    Thank you Leah!!!!!!!!!!!! :)
    Instruction exactly like yours, is what RUclips is suppose to be for.

  • @jeffreybauer5422
    @jeffreybauer5422 7 лет назад

    Well said. I used mine to cut lament on a one time cabinet repair job.I have two in the shop right now.

  • @sparkofwisdom
    @sparkofwisdom 8 лет назад

    Another awesome video. I have this in my tool chest. It reminded me of something I can recommend to my tile guys.

  • @kokosage
    @kokosage 8 лет назад +1

    I love your videos! Had no idea you could do all that with a rotozip!

  • @katscre8tions981
    @katscre8tions981 3 года назад

    Awesome Tutorial Leah.... Thank you.

  • @Traderjoe
    @Traderjoe 8 лет назад +8

    I never saw that tool before. It reminds me of a router and a dremel. It's very cool! How does the dust vault get the dust into it and cleaned out?

    • @operationhotshotinc.6887
      @operationhotshotinc.6887 8 лет назад +4

      traderjoes as the tool spins it has blades that force air towards the dust vault... once your done you can remove the dust vault by clipping it off and just pour the dust out like a bagless vacuum cleaner ..

  • @ratdog3055
    @ratdog3055 4 года назад

    thanks Leah, have a tile job coming up and didn't know about the "sawing" trick.

  • @Ken-vl4wk
    @Ken-vl4wk 6 лет назад

    Great job Leah

  • @craignehring
    @craignehring 8 лет назад

    Great tool, I like that the smaller bits fit in other smaller tools and drills

  • @claudemirdziedicz3134
    @claudemirdziedicz3134 4 года назад

    I'm brazilian. I learned drilling and english too. Thanks from Brazil!

  • @theunknowntxter1873
    @theunknowntxter1873 3 года назад

    Wow, really excellent demo video! You are awesome in instruction, I’m subscribing!

  • @simon-515
    @simon-515 8 месяцев назад

    I've had mine for 20 years. I really wish you'd been here then. It would have been so damn helpful. I made so many outside plywood crafts and learned by trial and error and sweat and swearing. Female here. Never ever knew it pulled to the right. Makes total sense. I blamed myself many times for tiny mistakes. Yay, wasn't me.

  • @wmstewart66
    @wmstewart66 6 лет назад

    Great video, Leah!

  • @onjofilms
    @onjofilms 4 года назад

    Very well explained and demonstrated. A++

  • @robertmasson3230
    @robertmasson3230 4 года назад

    Love your video format

  • @Treestouch
    @Treestouch 3 года назад

    My first time listening to you, love ya!

  • @alfredopalencia9386
    @alfredopalencia9386 6 лет назад

    Hi Leah: You reminded a teacher who told me if one day you decide to teach Prepare your class as if you were gonna teach to the silliest people of the world, try to do it the easiest way you can, I did it, I explained the subjects with many examples, I spoke slow, I looked for detailed information. I think thats the way you do before you make your videos. Greetings from Mexico

  • @slicktype001
    @slicktype001 6 лет назад

    Perfect demonstration and great video! Thanks so much for sharing

  • @capnjan9835
    @capnjan9835 7 лет назад

    Wonderful description, as always. Love your videos!

  • @tedfinkenauer42
    @tedfinkenauer42 4 года назад

    Thank you as usual. Great demo.

  • @lettyzane2720
    @lettyzane2720 3 года назад +1

    Thank you! Just found this tool in my husbands tool cabinet and wanted to see what I can use it for

  • @Maxid1
    @Maxid1 8 лет назад

    This is a favorite tool of mine. Strangely I don't have one. Even with as much drywall work that I've done. I've just used a razor knife and a push saw and gotten by.

  • @sureshkumar-pt5qo
    @sureshkumar-pt5qo 2 года назад

    Nice video Leah, I need to make several rectangular plunge cuts into 5' X 2' acrylic sheet that is 3/4 thick can this tool do it? also its an one time thing so it doesn't make sense to buy it.

  • @randylavine3003
    @randylavine3003 8 лет назад

    Thanks Lea, as usual an awesome learning video!

    • @seejanedrill
      @seejanedrill  8 лет назад

      you're welcome, Randy, glad you liked it!

  • @stevenalex9439
    @stevenalex9439 7 лет назад

    Thank you for the video and all of your great training videos and work

    • @seejanedrill
      @seejanedrill  7 лет назад

      you're welcome, Steven, and thanks for commenting!

  • @lightjedi6
    @lightjedi6 3 года назад

    A well done video, if I were doing this exact video, exactly as you've done it my wife would have already tuned out with a comment like "you're mansplaining again"
    And yet here everyone loves it being broken down, lol, good job Leah!

  • @RoninIV_unleashed
    @RoninIV_unleashed 6 лет назад

    Thank you SO much for posting this video. Very helpful!

  • @KangRoundHere
    @KangRoundHere 6 лет назад

    I LOVE THIS CHANNEL!

  • @velmacoffey3763
    @velmacoffey3763 3 года назад

    I have one...a very long time!! Never used it. But want to break it out to experiment!!

  • @gsomeone
    @gsomeone 6 лет назад

    Hi Leah, thank you for all the great videos. As a newbie to DIY your videos give me hope. I'm not terribly strong and I was wondering if I could use this instead of a circular saw when cutting wood? I was going to break down some pallets and also make the raised planter box that you did a video on. Would this be a good tool for that or should I learn to handle a circular saw?

    • @seejanedrill
      @seejanedrill  6 лет назад +1

      Honestly, I think that learning to use the circular saw would be your best bet.

    • @gsomeone
      @gsomeone 6 лет назад

      seejanedrill thank you. I will be watching your video on circular saws a few times.

  • @jublywubly
    @jublywubly 5 лет назад

    That's a great tool. I wasn't aware of them, until now.

  • @TheMultiGunMan
    @TheMultiGunMan 8 лет назад

    Awesome Leah. Thank you for sharing with us!

    • @seejanedrill
      @seejanedrill  8 лет назад

      you're welcome, Jason, glad you liked it!

  • @lourdesmerced7017
    @lourdesmerced7017 4 года назад

    Wow, best explained video ever, first time watching your video i came a crossed and right of way i subscribed... i looking forward to keep watching your videos

  • @DanielEMacKay
    @DanielEMacKay 4 года назад

    Leah, you are awesome

  • @cailleywitte3554
    @cailleywitte3554 3 года назад

    I like the way you teach