Randall Coe made a recent move from Bosch and is now heading up things at RotoZip. RotoZip hasn’t been idle of late, and at this year’s Bosch Media Event, they were present to show off a few new items. Chief among them was the new SS560vsc-50 RotoSaw+ Spiral + Connect Kit. This is a brand new tool that is debuting in October 2012 and which features what Bosch claims is a new 6.0-amp Spiral+ Saw, the most powerful tool of its kind on the market. The tool has a variable speed dial with feedback and ranges from 15–30,000 rpm. It also uses something called “Constant Speed Technology” which will allocate additional power to maintain speed during a more difficult in hardwood, or when encountering a knot, for example.
RotoZip RotoSaw+ Spiral Connect Kit Features
The tool uses the RZ Connect System, and the kit includes a ZipMate cut-off connect head that is compatible with all RotoZip connect attachments and accessories. The handle of the tool is lined with soft rubberized grip housing, so it’s very comfortable to use. Retailing at $129, RotoZip is nearly doubling the price of some other systems on the market; however, they are also upping the power and offering a potential accessory smorgasbord so as to make this single tool much more versatile in daily use. And that’s what Coe communicated as a chief design goal during the event.
In light of the recent downturn in the housing market, RotoZip wanted to design some solutions that would transform their admittedly under-used tools into multi-use devices.
By providing more power and adding accessories like the RZ Connect system, this seems to be a very good move.
Another nice addition to the RotoZip line is the new ZipDiscs. There is a Flap Disc (ZD-M1) and a Coarse Disc (ZD-C1) that are both designed for aggressive material removal, whether it be rust and paint or sticky adhesives. The new Discs also utilize a non-woven design, which helps them avoid clogging and maintain a longer lifespan. Those discs will retail for around $8 each.
