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I have used many a rotary tool, and I would say this is the best in its class. It is well designed and the details are honed. It is really much better than its price suggests. The reasons it is well designed include: the Fliplock, the speed control, the grip, and the motor.

The Fliplock is the best feature of this tool, and it really sets it apart from its peers. If you have messed with the collets on other rotary tools, you will be amazed the first time you use the RTX's Fliplock. It is also an important safety feature, as the tool will not turn on with the Fliplock locked. It even has a grippy rubber on the Fliplock that I like the feel of.

The speed control. It says it's 3-speed, but in fact it has infinite control between (and above and below) these speeds. It goes below the 1 and above the 3.

The grip is as nice as it can be. How holdable a rotary tool is makes a huge difference when doing intricate work. For this type of work, the tool is held like a pencil near the tip. Ideally this would be a small area, however it must have some width as it has the spindle going through it. I really feel that the RTX makes the best use of this space. They placed rubber there and made it thin in one direction (see pictures). This makes it easy to control like a pencil.

I can't stand those whiny Dremel motors! This motor is a dream in comparison. It is merely a quiet whir. It is powerful, keeps its torque, and heats up a lot less than the Dremel I have used.

Overall, I have no flaws with this tool. I think that it is designed well to the last detail. The fact that I can get it so affordably is really a steal. There is the RTX-B and RTX-6. They are the same tool, GET WHICHEVER IS CHEAPER AT THE TIME YOU PURCHASE. You won't be disappointed.That said, the basic tool is not half bad. It does work well. However, the '2.0amp' is a bit of hype. I compared it with a couple other tools which are in the 1amp range and it really didn't seem to make much difference in terms of cutting metal or polishing stone.

If I were B&D I would skip the included clamps---which are pointless, and add a -case- as shown, plus a few more accessories. Then it would be -excellent- value for money.

BTW: I ended up getting a Neiko. Yeah, it has NO manual, but so far (a week) it hasn't felt 'flimsy' at all. Time will tell, but so far? Decent power---and the included flexible attachment makes it a steal.

Oh and it has A CASE.

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11/15/2012

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