Renovator - a universal tool for the home master

Among the masters, various multifunctional tools (MFIs), or multitools, are popular. They replace a few different devices and have an extensive scope. For example, a renovator is used as a complete replacement for a saw, a grinder, a jigsaw, and even a can opener. The best renovators can be purchased at hardware stores or ordered online.

Content:

• What is a renovator
• Tooling Used
• Criterias of choice
• Top Network Renovators
• Hammer LZK 500S Premium
• BLACK & DECKER MT300KA
• BOSCH GOP 55–36 L-Boxx
• Best Battery Renovators
• RYOBI R18MT – 0
• DeWALT DCS355N
• Hammer ACD 122 GLI
• Tools with Aliexpress
• NEWONE
• Prostormer
• DEKO 220V

What is a renovator

Renovator (universal cutter) is an electrified tool that vibrates at different frequencies. It acts using the principle of oscillation: with great speed and small amplitude, it shakes the installed nozzle. Even externally, when turned on, it is often noticeable how the cutting edges of the device tremble a little.

The renovator is considered a multifunctional device, since it involves the installation of a wide variety of nozzles. Depending on the specific type of equipment, the machine can clean, cut, grind, saw, trim and perform other actions. Often, renovators are purchased for small household tasks. They are also used by professionals in the carpentry, repair and decoration, during installation works. The device is also suitable for hobbies and handmeads, since even a beginner can cope with it, and the tool's injury risk is minimal.

The most popular types of tasks that can be solved using the renovator:

• gating holes for cable channels;
• a segment of pipes for heating, sewage, water supply;
• peeling off old paint;
• separation of used linoleum, carpet from the floor;
• removal of influxes of glue, plaster, mounting foam;
• sawing of nails and screws;

• insertion of grooves into a tree, drywall;
• cutting of sheet materials, sealant;
• trimming of skirting boards, cornices, fillets, moldings;
• jointing tiles;
• cutting tiles, porcelain tiles;
• trimming door frames and other elements;
• grinding of any surfaces;
• sharpening tools.

The renovator can replace a host of other devices. It is ideal for use in hard-to-reach places and where without special nozzles you can not cope with the work.

Tooling Used

The renovator is sold complete with nozzles. Also, suitable equipment can always be bought additionally, as needed. Most often, masters use the following types of devices:

1. Scraper (scraper). Helps to get rid of complex stains, dirt, for example, sealants, adhesives, foam, building mixtures, cement.
2. Triangular sanding pad. Allows grinding, cleaning, polishing surfaces. May have different grit.
3. Double-edged knife. It cuts edges, edges, cuts a variety of materials, cuts linoleum, polystyrene foam, rubber and rubber, paper and cardboard.

4. Semicircular cutting disc. It is used for cutting plastic, wood, fiberboard, OSB, creating holes and grooves, cutting ends. Suitable for work with GKL.
5. Diamond or carbide disc. It is used for cutting durable materials: stone, tile, porcelain stoneware, brick, as well as for jointing tile joints, shredding concrete.
6. Submersible canvas (width - 10–70 mm). Has teeth on the end, allows you to work with wood and metal.

Criterias of choice

Renovators are divided into household and professional. The first have a small power, a minimum set of nozzles. The latter are able to connect to other equipment (for example, to a vacuum cleaner) and have a lot of additional features.

By type of power, the renovators can be battery and network. Devices that run on battery power are mobile and are independent of the presence or absence of a network. They are of two types:

1. Compact (fits comfortably in the hand, lightweight).
2. Standard (powerful and quite weighty).

The more capacious the battery of the renovator, the longer it will work without interruption. Small batteries run out quickly due to their small capacity, but they do not burden the device. To work with metal, it is better to use a device with a high-quality battery, weighing from 1.5 kg. If the work will be carried out only in the workshop, it is worth buying a network renovator. It can simply be plugged in and run all day with short breaks for engine cooling.

Another important criterion when choosing a renovator is its power. It greatly affects work efficiency. For processing soft materials, a power of 150-200 W is sufficient; for hard surfaces it is better to purchase a device with a power of 250-300 W Typically, network appliances consume 170-600 watts, and rechargeable devices according to battery voltage.

Other important options for choosing a renovator:

1. Oscillation frequency. It affects the speed and quality of work. The minimum indicator is 5–6 thousand fluctuations per minute, the maximum - 32–34 thousand. For home use, the renovator only needs 15–22 thousand oscillations per minute. Professionals prefer devices with speed control. They work with wood with high frequency, medium with plastic, and small with metal.
2. Maintaining constant speed. This function allows you to keep the necessary speed even in complex areas where without it the device can stop or slow down in action. For this purpose, constant electronics is built into the device. The function is especially in demand with frequent woodwork.
3. Type of attachment for the nozzle. It can be keyless and keyless. In the first case, you can instantly fix the nozzle, in the second you will need to tighten it with a hex bolt. If you are planning a frequent change of equipment, it is better to choose the first option.
4. Features of the groove. Some manufacturers produce nozzles only for their tools, and they are not suitable for other renovators. But a number of companies offer universal nozzles with the OIS system for different brands of renovators.

Additional equipment of the renovator also contributes to comfortable work with it. Sometimes complete with the device is another handle, which you can hold with your second hand. Also, the renovator can be equipped with a built-in flashlight for use in the dark. Other possible devices:

• nozzle immersion limiter;
• a plastic case or bag for carrying;
• soft starter;
• soft linings for holding.

Do not buy those models of renovators that quickly heat up at idle. If the device has worked for several minutes and has already become hot, its performance is usually low. When the device continues to vibrate a little after shutdown, its build quality is not too good.

Top Network Renovators

Of the devices that connect to the network, it is worth highlighting the top three. Such renovators are sold in large construction stores.

Hammer LZK 500S Premium

This renovator has an average power (250 W), and the maximum oscillation frequency of its platform is 21 thousand revolutions.It is designed for sawing, milling, grinding, grinding, cutting and has the following features:

• power button lock;
• the ability to control the speed;
• the presence of a case;
• weight - 1.7 kg;
• 3 nozzles and a key included.

BLACK & DECKER MT300KA

This American renovator has a power of 300 watts and an oscillation frequency of 10-22 thousand per minute, which is electronically controlled through a special switch. It has a rubberized case, a convenient shape, it works quietly, and boasts excellent assembly without gaps. The device is placed in a case and equipped with 11 nozzles, made of wear-resistant materials.

Renovator Features:

• power button lock;
• spindle fixing;
• three-meter network cable;
• weight - 1.58 kg;
• Superlok keyless change system;
• grinding nozzle with dust removal system;
• submersible saw blade;
• segment saw blade;
• flexible and hard scrapers;
• 6 sheets of sandpaper with grain from 60 to 120;
• adapter for nozzles of other brands.

BOSCH GOP 55–36 L-Boxx

The power of this renovator is quite high (550 W), the maximum oscillation frequency is 22 thousand, the minimum is 8 thousand. The device has a metal casing to increase reliability, a 3D cartridge for better transmission of power to the equipment. The renovator is equipped with a cable 4 meters long, and its weight and dimensions are quite small (1.6 kg and 290 x 85 mm, respectively).

The renovator contains a whole set of nozzles in the kit:

• segmented saw blade - 2 pieces;
• sanding sole;
• submersible saw blade - 6 pieces;
• sanding sheets - 25;
• sanding plate - one;
• vacuum adapter with a clamping neck.

Best Battery Renovators

When purchasing a battery-powered renovator, you should pay attention to the following models.

RYOBI R18MT – 0

This battery charger is compatible with battery and charging with other brand tools. Specifications:

• oscillation frequency - up to 20 thousand revolutions / minute;
• weight - 1.4 kg;
• power button lock;
• speed regulation;
• compactness;
• built-in diode backlight;
• operating voltage of the battery is 18 V.

Three main nozzles and 6 sanding sheets are supplied. On the entire surface of the handle there are rubber pads for the convenience of holding the tool. During operation, the renovator’s vibration is almost not felt, the device’s body does not heat up.

DeWALT DCS355N

This power renovator is no worse than network models. It is ideal for shredding walls for wiring, for working with wood and metal. Thanks to brushless technology, overheating of the engine is eliminated here, and the performance is very high. Renovator technical parameters:

• maximum frequency - 20 thousand revolutions / minute;
• length - 31 cm;
• weight - 1.68 kg;
• operating voltage - 18 V;
• built-in backlight;
• wide start key with lock;
• button click lock;
• rubber pads to reduce vibration.

The device cuts plastic like paper. During operation, you can instantly adjust the movement of the nozzle, taking into account the density and thickness of the part. The kit contains 29 items of equipment, including many grinding skins.

Hammer ACD 122 GLI

The renovator of this brand also works from a 12 V battery, which allows you to work at least 1 hour before charging (battery capacity - 1.3 A / hour). In the kit, the renovator contains 3 sanding sheets, 2 saw blades, a key, a sanding plate. The maximum oscillation frequency of the platform is 19 thousand revolutions. The weight of the product is only 1.15 kg, so it will not cause hand fatigue even with prolonged use.

Tools with Aliexpress

Many users prefer to buy tools on Aliexpress. In stores, the price of powerful professional devices reaches 25-30 thousand rubles.The average cost of household renovators is 5–7 thousand rubles. On AliExpress you can buy a device from 2500 rubles.

NEWONE

The modern renovator works from a 220–240 V network, has an impressive power of 350 watts. It is equipped with a speed adjustment function in the range of 11-21 thousand and weighs about 1.9 kg.

Product Options:

• additional handle;
• air outlet;
• Vacuum cleaner socket
• six-speed adjustment;
• convenient on-off button;
• 4 nozzles.

Prostormer

The multifunctional electric tool of this brand operates at a variable speed (15–22 thousand revolutions) and is powered by a 220–240 V network. Its power (300 W) is enough for cutting wood, plastic, and for grinding various surfaces, including in hard-to-reach places .

Using the renovator, you can remove the old varnish, paint, remove linoleum and carpet, tile adhesive. The renovator weighs 1.85 kg and is not prone to strong vibrations during operation.

DEKO 220V

Another Chinese renovator with a power of 300 watts with an oscillation frequency of 15–20 thousand revolutions. Low weight (1.33 kg) and power from a standard electrical network allow you to work with the device even in continuous mode. Convenient speed controller combined with comfortable non-slip handles. The renovator has different nozzles (13 pieces) and can work as a grinding machine, cutting machine, scraper, saw, grinder.

Renovator does not take up much space in the house, garage. He will help to carry out many construction, repair, carpentry and installation works at home. Also, the device will save money on the purchase of a whole set of tools.