Rockwell RK5102K Sonicrafter Deluxe 72-Piece Kit

The Rockwell®SoniCrafterTM is one of the most versatile and effective power tools ever invented. Super high frequency oscillating action produces a smooth-running tool that can cut, sand, polish, scrape, shape and remove grout. Select from a long list of dedicated accessories to tackle jobs in wood, fiberglass, thin metal, plastic, masonry, carpet and flooring, on and on. Whether on the job site and around the house, the SoniCrafterTM is indespensible. SonicrafterTM makes quick work of the toughest jobs in remodeling, carpentry, installation, repair and crafting.

Rockwell RK5102K Sonicrafter Deluxe 72-Piece Kit Giving you the ability to sand, polish, scrape, and cut a wide variety of materials, the Rockwell RK5102K Sonicrafter Deluxe 72-piece Kit is your all-in-one tool kit for carpentry work. Enhanced by 71 accessories, the variable-speed tool operates with microsonic high-frequency oscillation to produce smooth, safe movements without kickback. Ideal on the job site or around the house, this efficient tool boasts a slim body that makes it ideal for working in confined spaces.

A Complete Workshop in One Versatile Tool
Whether you’re a professional woodworker or an avid do-it-yourselfer, the RK5102K is an effective way to streamline your work. Easily carried in its compact, lightweight bag, the kit can be kept at your fingertips for all your remodeling, installation, and repair projects.

Starting with the basics, the 72-piece multipurpose kit comes with a variable speed tool and includes two cutting blades, a carbide grit blade, a finger-sanding pad, 30 finger sanding sheets, a triangular sanding pad, 30 triangular sanding sheets, two polishing pads that help you cut, remove grout, and sand, with professional-grade results. It also includes a tough, broad-spectrum scraper, a triangular carbide grit rasp, a vacuum adaptor, and a hex key.

Sprucing up the garage? Utilize the scraper attachment to remove paint, old caulking, and rust. Remodeling the bathroom? Remove grout with the kit’s carbide grit blade and score ceramic tiling for shaping with the optional diamond grit blade. Exposing hardwood? Remove carpeting using the broad spectrum scraping blade then let the sanding system take over to polish those hard-to-reach spaces.

High-Frequency Oscillation for Smooth, Safe Precision
For the safest and most accurate work, the RK5102K features super high-frequency oscillation technology. This means that instead of rotating, it makes up to 20,000 back-and-forth oscillations per minute for ultra smooth, efficient results. Because there are no fast-spinning parts or alternating blades, there are no threats of kickback.

Thanks to its advanced design, the RK5102K cuts only hard materials when fitted with a blade attachment. This way, the tool easily cuts heavy-duty materials, while keeping the user’s hands and fingers safe.

The RK5102K can cut wood, thin metals, fiberglass, masonry, plastic, carpet and flooring, cement board, and even vinyl siding.

High Sanding Capacity with Low Dust Levels
For sanding jobs, this tool requires very little downward pressure and delivers great accuracy. And its slim body enhances your sanding capabilities, allowing you to work on edging and corners that are often not possible to reach with other tools. Plus, it affords you quick and easy clean-up, throwing a very low level of dust whether you’re sanding, cutting, or scraping.

Easy Handling with Lightweight Frame and Soft Grip
The RK5102K has magnesium alloy gear housing, making it lightweight enough for extended use and rugged enough for long-term durability. The soft, ergonomic grip offers you optimum comfort and control while you tackle the job at hand.

What’s in the Box
Rockwell RK5102K variable speed Sonicrafter tool, 2 cutting blades, 1 carbide grit blade, 1 broad spectrum scraping blade, 1 triangular carbide rasp, 2 polishing pads, 1 finger sanding pad, 30 finger sanding sheets, 1 triangular sanding pad, 30 triangular sanding sheets, 1 hex key, 1 dust extraction adapter and a convenient carry bag.

Rockwell RK5102K Sonicrafter Deluxe 72-Piece Kit Reviews

I had looked at the Fein Multimaster, but couldn’t justify the price. I bought the Sonicrafter specifically to sand between the rails of a baby crib I built for my daughter. This tool will see as much use as my random orbital sander! It’s very well made, and does a superb job. A couple of experiential comments: 1. The tool is a fast worker, let IT do the work for you. 2. The dust collection attachment gets in the way, and is useless. 3. I haven’t found a source for sanding pads that fit, except Rockwell, and they’re relatively expensive.

It was a toss-up between this and the Dremel, since Lowes had the Dremel (sort of, every store in the area was sold out!) locally, while nobody has this Rockwell locally (yet!). But after reading this other Amazon review, I went with the Rockwell. I expect to get a lot of use out of this in refurbishing my old 27 foot sailboat, and have a bathroom to redo too, so decided I’d go with the extra power of this Rockwell over the Dremel. I’m a big fan of Dremel, but it has a 1.5amp motor, vs. the Rockwell SoniCrafter’s 2.3 amp (the original Fein tool has a 2.5amp I believe)…so figured I was basically getting Fein’s power for less than half the price. (I got the 72-piece Rockwell set).

I think what sold me on the Rockwell was when I noticed this strange, long black tube pictured as included in the 72-piece set, and realized (and read somewhere) that it’s a vacuum attachment for hooking to your ShopVac. I have a mini-ShopVac that’ll be perfect for that use, so this feature, along with the extra power over the Dremel sold me.

I fired the SoniCrafter up as soon as I opened the box, and I can attest to the quiet, smooth motor, and really solid-as-a-rock construction. And, speaking of the case, I was very impressed with it’s solid construction, particularly the hinges. One common weakness of the typical plastic tool case is the pathetic plastic film used as a so-called “hinge.” We all know what eventually happens…that little film of plastic eventually breaks, and you end up with two case halves you stick duct tape on where the hinges used to be, to try and make the case usable. Well, I was very happy to see this Rockwell case has actual hinges…so this whole setup looks like it’s going to last a very long time. I’m happy I spent the extra for the SoniCrafter over the Dremel.