Rotary saw
A rotary saw, spiral cut saw, RotoZip or cut out tool is a type of mechanically powered saw used for making accurate cuts without the need for a pilot hole in wallboard, plywood, or another thin, solid material.
The Rotozip Tool Corp was a company started by Bob Kopras, an American drywall installer who pioneered this type of saw. Rotozip was later acquired by
This type of tool was originally developed for making cut-outs in drywall but it was later discovered that a myriad other materials could easily be cut using the tool.
The design is similar to a small
Medical and emergency use
A rotary reciprocating saw is a type of
Firefighters also use rotary saws to cut holes through walls to access certain areas quickly to fight fires and rescue civilians.[citation needed]
See also
- Reciprocating saw
- Radial arm saw
- Bone cutter (medical)
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