(Deal is Dead) Black & Decker RTX rotary tool with 55pc accessory. $28.88 at Target

[JCE86]

I just got the last one of the RTX rotary tools with 55pc accessories at Target for $28.88! I'm so happy. I'm so surprised because I heard all the stores sold out and not to mention, it is a Saturday! I stopped by Home Depot and they have a RTX 4 selling for $30 dollars and comes with 30 accessories. I think the difference of the two sets is this:

RTX 1:
variable adjustable speed up to 30k rpm
55 accessories

RTX 4:
3 preset speeds up to 30k rpm
30 accessories

Well thats what I gathered since I didn't bring the RTX 4 home with me. I would have thought the number "4" would have signified a higher model. Guess not... or am I wrong?

Thanks for all the help. Oh and no more RTX's at the Target in Sterling, VA. Hehe. =D

 

[duke]

Or just print out the online ad at target.com

 

[misterj]

<< I just got the last one of the RTX rotary tools with 55pc accessories at Target for $28.88! I'm so happy. I'm so surprised because I heard all the stores sold out and not to mention, it is a Saturday! I stopped by Home Depot and they have a RTX 4 selling for $30 dollars and comes with 30 accessories. I think the difference of the two sets is this:

RTX 1:
variable adjustable speed up to 30k rpm
55 accessories

RTX 4:
3 preset speeds up to 30k rpm
30 accessories

Well thats what I gathered since I didn't bring the RTX 4 home with me. I would have thought the number "4" would have signified a higher model. Guess not... or am I wrong?

Thanks for all the help. Oh and no more RTX's at the Target in Sterling, VA. Hehe. =D >>



it was onsale for 30? hm the guy didnt say anything about that today.

the rtx4 is labeled as only a 3 speed, but you can still turn it inbetween, it just doesnt click into place like the three L/M/H labels. dunno if this has an effect or not.

 

[Shaftatplanetquake]

I picked up the last one on the shelft at my local target- took it home learned how to use it by slicing and dicing an old box

thanks, great deal.

 

[MjCason]

got mine also (The Eden Prairie Target had like 10 of these things so if you live in Minneapolis it might be worth the trip. O and they finally finished the Eden Prairie Mall, it looks so nice now and theres a million stores!)

 

[Maverick2002]

got mine from Home Depot, Target was out but they pricematched. Again, great deal!

 

[Zeeeter]

Two on the shelves at the Santa Margarita Target in OC CA

 

[GundamF91]

this deal's still going???

 

[JCE86]

Sadly, I think its over.

But Home Depot has the RTX 4 with 30 accessories for $30.

 

[wesbc]

At the Home Depot I check the RTX4 is $40 and the RTX3 is $30. Was hoping for a yellow tag item. No luck.

 

[Stifko]

My friend got me a raincheck at the Target in Metutchen NJ. I wonder when they are gonna get them in stock?

 

[JCE86]

What's in the RTX3?

 

[misterj]

hm i was gonna check for you but it seems only the power tools section is down at blackanddecker.com
damn AT'ers again!

 

[Wolverine27]

Raincheck for me too!

 

[Salvador]

Does anyone know if the multi purpose cutting tool and the flex shaft made by Dremel will work with this B&D?

Please let me know ASAP if you could?

TIA,

Sal

 

[GundamF91]

all the 1/8" and 3/32" shaft tools should work fine, dunno about the flexshaft. I know B&D makes their own flexishaft.

 

[Salvador]

I think I like the Dremel flex shaft better because the business end seems fatter on the B&D version. Though the B&D's flex shaft may be better to grip, I think the Dremel would be better to fit into tight places. I also don't see an equivelant tool to the multipurpose cutting tool in the B&D accessories. I'd like this handheld cutting guide for several things I can think of off the top of my head.

I see this sort of like buying a Mac over a PC. Sure, it's cool, but everybody uses a PC. I just don't want to kneecap myself by getting the B&D when there's a lot more for the Dremel even though the B&D is probably better and cheaper.

I did find something interesting though. Some guy on Gbay was selling the B&D flex shaft and said that it fit the Dremel. He mentioned the 395 variable speed tool, but not the Professional model (398). I wonder why? I also wonder if that means that if the B&D flex shaft fits the Dremel, it will work the other way around.

Anyway.. I just wanted to see if someone knew for sure. I may go pick up a Dremel kit tomorrow and try out some of the accessories on this B&D myself. If they do work, I'll probably return the Dremel and then just buy accessories for the B&D.

If I do go buy a Dremel and try the accessories out, I'll be sure to post my findings.

Thanks again,

Sal

 

[darth maul]

I really think 99% of the dremel stuff will work for the RTX. Things like turning it into a "drill press", and router and stuff like that should work, atleast from my humble study of them they should. And of course both take any bit up 1/8" in shank size. So your not handicaped if ya bought the RTX, although if you bought a dremel you just short changed yourself .8-1amp in power . Nah, buy what ya want, just I guess I don't see not having access to 1% as a downfall . Now if I had a mac and messed out on 70% of what the PC offers, I would be sick to my stomach...yes sir I installed my flame suit today.

Of course ya can always ask the friendly staff at home depot or store like it, if most of the dremel extras will work.

 

[chumbucket666]

I saw one of these at Meijer when I was grocery shopping yesterday and it was tagged at $59.99 !!

 

[misterj]

whats dead? can i still go over to walmart and pricematch?

 

[lsman]

the B&D RTX for 28.88 at target was on last week's Ad. No pricematch for now. So, the deal is over.

 

[JCE86]

So does anyone know whats the diff. between the RTX3 and the others?

 

[amdskip]

still 28.88 here at the walmart I work at, if anyone wants one, just let me know

 

[acwong82]

I want one for 28.88 which Walmart do you work at?

 

[kevman]

CAn someone tell me where I can get a cutting guide for this tool? Thanks!