Rotary tools are simple devices with many uses. While rotary tools are common for mechanics, they have various other applications, too, including carpentry, metalworking, and numerous crafts and hobbies. The tools can buff, polish, sand, grind, engrave, and cut into different surfaces and materials. They work using a small motor and a spindle, and you can connect attachments to the spindle to transform the tool based on your needs. With regard to auto work, rotary tools are most commonly used to clean grime and corrosion from components like brake calipers or to remove old gasket material from parts like oil pans.
Chicago Electric’s rotary tool kit features a 1.3-amp electric tool with a variable speed trigger for precise control from 8,000 to 35,000 RPM. Its thumbwheel speed adjuster can be used to remove rust and burrs, as well as cut plastic, metal, and wood. The kit comes with 31 items, including the rotary tool; various cutting, buffing, and polishing attachments; and a blow mold case.
