Rockwell SoniCrafter Oscillating Tool
UPDATE: Our full review of the Rockwell SoniCrafter is here.
Well, the floodgates are officially open. With Fein's patent all worn out, Bosch, Dremel, and now Rockwell, all have oscillating tools headed for the marketplace. Rockwell's version is called the SoniCrafter and, judging from price alone, it appears to be most similar to the Dremel.
The SoniCrafter has 2.3 amps and a no-load speed of 11,000 to 20,000 opm. Beyond that, there's not a whole lot of information available on the tool, so things like accessory compatibility with other oscillating tools remain a mystery. Amazon, who lists the tool in their inventory, doesn't say that it hasn't been released yet, like they do with some items, but they do indicate that it is not currently available, leading us to believe that the official release date hasn't yet come to pass.
The SoniCrafter is/will be available in three kits; a 20-piece, a 37-piece, and a massive 72-piece. Respectively, they will cost $120, $140, and $180. If the accessories are anything other than total junk, the 72-piece kit looks like a winner to us.
If we find out any more info on this tool, we'll let you know.
20-Piece Kit at Amazon
37-Piece Kit at Amazon
72-Piece Kit at Amazon
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Posted by Tool Snob at October 20, 2008 4:59 AM
Hi:
I'm Craig Taylor VP of Brand marketing at Rockwell. I just read your article above and can provide some additional info for your readers.
The SoniCrafter accessories are dedicated to the SoniCrafter system. Everyone making oscillating tools had to take a different approach to accessory attachment to stay away from each other’s patents. Unfortunately this means tool users are going to have to pick a system. Fortunately, the SoniCrafter is a great tool. We set out to make a solid no frills tool that does it's job and does it well. The SoniCrafter also offers a large listing of accessories(39 and counting total different accessories for cutting, grinding, scraping, sanding etc)soon available on www.sears.com , www.amazon.com, www.sonicrafter.com and other etailers.
Thanks,
Craig
Hello Gohan:
Sorry it’s taken me so long to get back to your posting. I didn’t notice it before. I hope this helps.
The 72 pc kit is available for shipment. 5-7 days is our official ship time for all tools but we regularly beat that time. We would just rather under-promise and over deliver.
The accessories will be available for sale on the web in a matter of days if not hours. We are in stock and waiting for the web guys to work their magic. You can now see the listing of all 49 accessories that will be available for sale on http://www.rockwelltools.com/sonicrafter.htm. 40 of the 49 accessories are under $20 bucks each.
If your comparing accessory prices it is important to note that the Rockwell SoniCrafter has a available universal metal/wood cutting blade, the end-cut blades are a full 1 -3/8" wide and the circle and semi-circle blades are made of High Speed steel and can cut metal as well as wood.
Thanks,
Craig