Questions and Answers for Milwaukee M18 18V Lithium-Ion Cordless Drywall Cut Out Rotary Tool (Tool-Only)

A:  It can cut through some cabinets with the factory bits. But I would recommend getting better wood bits or a multi-tool. I use both of these as an electrician monthly if not weekly.

A:  Yes, this can cut through paneling.

A:  Yes, it will cut through paneling but your bit may not stay sharp as long

A:  With the proper bit, and a bit o patience, it will. You can not go as fast as you would in drywall, but it is faster then cutting tile.

A:  recommended for drywall

A:  It might, but probably won’t work the best. It’s made for cutting through drywall along a guided edge. It would be very hard to control free hand. I would suggest drilling a hole in the corners for the “window” and using a jig saw, reciprocating saw, small hand saw, or an oscillating tool. Best.

A:  yes, with the right blade.

A:  If you go slow, it will probably work fine. That is if it does not melt the pvc. My opinion would be a oscillating tool would be a better choice. Easier to control.

A:  bits must have a 1/8th or 1/4 inch shank, nothing larger

A:  No. The blade is small, it would likely shear off if used that way. It’s really meant for drywall only.

A:  1/4 inch router bits work with this unit

A:  No. The collet is small, more for drill bit size. I would not suggest it for laminate. Find a small router, makita and Bosch are great, but the cheaper ryobi works fine for trimming as well.

A:  Yes, it will accept 1/4" shank router bits.

A:  It sure will.

A:  yes, I have used it on FRP. Works great, just have to go slow.

A:  Yes, it will work fine. Do protect yourself with goggles, face shield, a good dust mask, gloves and coveralls, as the fiberglass ‘dust’ is hazardous and quite irritating.

A:  Yes. I used mine to cut through cement board and drywall also. no issues

A:  No any m18 Batteries will work

A:  I have used a 3 amp hour battery and a 5 amp hour battery both work great. I would think any amp hour m18 volt battery would work

A:  They will work fine. If you are doing a ton of work, you would probably want a larger battery. Do not push to cut too fast, let the tool do the work. The only issue we have with ours is breaking the cutter blades. Not a fault of the tool. I think we just haven't found the right bit .

A:  Yes those smaller batteries will work, however the number of quoted cuts/run time will not be as high in compared to the larger 5.0 batteries. The small battery will drive it and make it perform as the should.

A:  Those will work fine, just not last as long.

A:  Its takes all the M18 batteries. Ive had the smaller 2.0 all the way up to a 9.0 amp battery on it.

A:  We have had good success using this with all of our different Ah batteries, run time will be shorter with the lower Ah ones but still adequate and the tool is actually easier to use with the smaller batteries

A:  Roto zip makes different size collars and bits the work on this tool

A:  no

A:  No one speed only

A:  No. One speed only.

A:  No, it’s a fixed speed

A:  No it is not variable speed

A:  No it is not variable speed.

A:  No. It is one speed which is perfect for it's intended use.

A:  No, this tool does not have an adjustable speed.

A:  no

A:  No. It’s meant for drywall.

A:  yes

A:  The tool has enough power, but the bits are made more for cutting trough drywall with a guide (like an outlet box). Free hand would be hard to control.

A:  Yes, this can cut through plywood with those thicknesses.

A:  No

A:  It's strong enough if you can find a wood bit to do the job. It's mostly made for depth adjustable sheetrock cutouts.