TOOL REVIEW: What can you make with the Tacklife Rotary Tool? (Model RTD35ACL)

A look at the TACKLIFE RTD35ACL Multi-functional Rotary Tool Kit. Available here ►► amzn.to/2oWe4OC
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[@blacktalon1597]

2 things: 1/ lubricate the extension first, very important 2/ run up to high speed for 1-2 minutes and you'll hear it pick up speed as it lubes. Ready to use.

[@Richardlikes2014]

I couldn't be happier when looking for reviews for this when I saw Steve Ramsey!!! My favorite guy here on youtube for woodworking!

[@lcook0825]

Steve I recently bought the Tacklife and couldn’t be happier. It is a great tool for diyers.

[@chris_becker]

I got one of these for Christmas this year and was excited to use it. But like you found, it was complicated without any instructions for noobies like me to this tool. Thanks for showing me how to use it with your explanations of how to use the attachments. Thanks to you, I'm ready to go!

[@tworailsrails1821]

Hi Steve and Everyone. That little 'sanding disk' is actually a little cut off wheel. It's the same as an angle grinder cut off wheel, only smaller, and a lot more fragile.

[@joshuagarvin1752]

Just got this tool today, and I was having fits trying to make the attachments work properly. This video helped me out tremendously! Thank you

[@ollierollie7443]

Are you still using it?

[@hotrodhog2170]

That cone thing for maintaining depth of cut is pretty handy. I have used it to make carvings with and a top for a sunglass case.

[@nightstringers]

That rose is cool.Never thought about making something like that.Hell I could even make that

[@robertarmstrong2323]

I make wood pallet projects..got this for Christmas. Excited

[@markharris5771]

Being a proud Lancastrian and a Blackburn Rovers supporter I like the red rose (maybe some non Brits might not understand) . I have a cheap VonHaus and I have to say for the level of work I do I like it.

[@jeffp6789]

I got an almost identical set (without the pistol grip and depth gauge) a couple years ago at my local Tru Value Hardware on sale for 19.99. I also have a Dremel with a bunch of attachments. Everything is interchangeable except the flex shaft. The threads of the screw on end that attaches to the motor unit are different. They both work fine. I have noticed that the Tru Value unit bogs down much easier than the Dremel when I use the cutoff wheels. I also had a Harbor Freight rotary tool a few years ago, but it didnt just bog down, it would stop completely. Gave it to my son to mess around with. I keep one in the garage and one in the basement.

[@LivingModestlyNaturally]

Very detailed demo of all the parts. Great video

[@creative_panda_system2852]

Yes I bought this and being that I NEVER used one of these before I was a little lost when it came to how to place and put everything together. No explaination at all but the initial turn on place this here. I had to pop by KZbin to for help.... All in all I like it! Great explanations

[@carsnation5860]

Do u recommend this tool?

[@ollierollie7443]

Do you still use it?

[@samronn7315]

I have a Dremel with the flex shaft. After watching this I would still save up and buy the Dremel. Assembling not just the flex shaft but changing the sanding and cutting wheels is much simpler. If you use it a lot changing those cutting wheels can be a pain, having extra steps and tiny washers added in makes a fun task a frustrating one.

[@MinecraftAgency12]

samron then you have the fancy quick exchange accessories, all of my basic ones work exactly the same as in this video, yet I agree the dremel is a better choice due to the variety of attatchments specifically designed for it!

[@nightstringers]

thanks for your input good to know..

[@nelsonwebb1736]

I have this very tool. The flex shaft pooped out on me so I bought the Dremel shaft. Someone below said they weren't interchangeable but mine works perfectly with the Dremel shaft.

[@lanaholmes7098]

Yes dreamel flex shaft will fit most rotary tools I think you'll just need to change collets.

[@simonflr]

Steve they are cut off disks, not sanding disks... I have been using mine (infrequently) for over 3 years. Still works fine. Dremel was more than twice the price when I bought this.

[@conservativeamerica9655]

That sanding disc is actually a cutoff wheel!

[@LV-my2vz]

Great review, thank you very much... is there a chance you can demo the other tools?

[@ANJS-ko2mh]

Can you drill through glass with it? If you can whats the best speed and any other tips please . Thank you

[@butchncasey]

I have one of these, am a bit of a beginner with it. Anyone here know if I can carve into a tumblestone with this tool?

[@Ohe11itsODell]

I ended up purchasing the wen rotary tool but it was considered.

[@redwoodsam]

what were you spraying after sanding it down?

[@UKWEED]

clear coat or varnish

[@josephpadilla8982]

in your expert opinion how would you compare this to the Dremel? wouldbthe tacklife accept the dremel attachments also?

[@metalmaniac1697]

Before I got myself a Dremel, I had a rotary tool really similar to this one. All the attachments can be used on either of the tools, they can go even in a cordless drill for example. Really really versatile tools. At first you have no idea what to do with them, but you will know what to do when you will need it.

[@tworailsrails1821]

Hi Joseph. I've used Dremel for a lot of years. However, years ago I got one that looks very identical to the one Steve is showing, except it's blue and white. It also doesn't have the pistol grip or guard around the on switch. It's been working fine for about 5-6 years now. Warning: I can't say for sure that it's the same unit or not.

[@xdryfus]

Hi Steve! Just a question with that flex attachment, I have one tool just like that but from Ryobi, did that flex thing got warm when you used it for a long period of time? Or it keep cold/normal while using it? Thanks for the video, huge fan of your work at WWMM!

[@Yhrim70]

sounds like you need to pull the cable out and grease it, then reinstall.

[@ronchamblee2663]

Count me in because I'm here to win it

[@StrangeLittleGarden]

word of warning with the flex shaft do not get it caught in your T-shirt trust me on this it will not end well mostly it will break the inner coil and you will have to buy another one personal experience it's also not good who are the t-shirts

[@W4TRI]

Looks like the older Dremel accys. Guess they are trying to go for the Harbor Freight market.

[@josephpadilla8982]

Ronny Julian i was thinking the same thing... the bits and sanding discs look exactly like the accys. the small rotary tool from hf comes with for $7 Just a bigger power unit here

[@hardwicktrees]

My Demel tool does all the same things

[@umutgultekin]

You sound exactly like John Malkovich

[@toysoldier46552]

I'll stick with the 4 Dremel tools I own including the wand attachment and router base.

[@nightstringers]

Ok changing stuff is a pain in the butt isn't it

[@karandex]

These are just like any generic chinese rotary tools. I had many and they are not good. The disk cutters breaks easily. Also they vibrate a lot.

[@syntaxname]

so its a dremel?

[@charg1nmalaz0r51]

its a rotary tool which is what a Drtemel is. Dremel is the brand name the tool isnt called a Dremel. Same sort of thing as a Vacuum cleaner and Hoover. People call vacuum cleaners Hoovers but thats just a brand name

[@magicrobharv]

Less expensive than a dremel.