RotoZip GP8 1/8-Inch Guide Point Drywall Cutting Zip Bit, 8-Pack

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First, ask yourself if you have ANY other tools that can do the job – if so, use those. If not, forge ahead, but make sure you’re in a well-ventilated space and have lots of safety equipment and a stellar mask on.

Reciprocating saws are probably a little overpowered for drywall work, but they can certainly help you get the job done – especially if you use a specialty drywall blade like this instead of a normal reciprocating saw blade. As with any project, measure twice (or three times, or four to be safe) and cut once. Drywall is messy, and the less dust you expose yourself to, the better. When To Use A Utility Knife or Razor Knife to Cut Drywall Also called a keyhole saw, a compass saw, or a jab saw, a handheld drywall saw is what I usually reach for when it comes time to cut through existing drywall. It usually leaves a pretty rough cut, but for small jobs, it’s almost never worth it for me to go searching for (yet another) power tool – the drywall saw gets it done. When To Use A Handheld Drywall Saw If you’re on a budget, these disposable masks work well! Just make sure you get a snug fit around your nose. I’d typically use a hole saw if I need to cut out drywall for a circular electrical box, but that’s pretty much it as a DIYer. What To Look For In A Hole Saw Cutter Used To Cut Drywall

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An ergonomic handle (I bought the cheaper version with a terrible handle and will definitely upgrade if/when this one wears out) A good utility knife or razor knife is essential to nearly every drywall project – even if you aren’t sure you’ll need it, make sure you have one on hand. What To Look For In A Utility Knife or Razor Knife to Cut Drywall Why? Because drywall is actually made up of gypsum powder sandwiched between two layers of heavy-duty paper, and you only need to cut through or score the paper to get a clean cut. In other words, there’s no reason to cut all the way through. Cutting drywall can be difficult, messy, and time-consuming, especially if you’re using the wrong tool for the job. But how do you make the right tool choice?

Circular saws should really only be used to cut drywall if you have no other tools available. While yes, it can cut, it’s not going to give you a great result and the amount of dust created is unneccesary. What To Look For In A Circular Saw Used To Cut Drywall I’d recommend investing in a larger set than you think you need – better to have too many than buy a smaller set and then have to buy extras one-by-one (which are more expensive and harder to store) How To Use A Hole Saw Cutter To Cut Drywall Speaking from experience, if you go too small the first time, you’re going to have a LOT of trouble enlarging the hole since there’s no longer material for the pilot bit to guide the tool through. You will absolutely want to wear a great mask anytime you’re working with drywall – it’s one of the finest particles out there. So fine, in fact, that if you’re going to be doing drywall cleanup with a shopvac, you’ll need a specialty bag.Actually, I’d avoid using a reciprocating saw on drywall unless you have that specific blade installed – the normal ones are way too aggressive for drywall use, and it’d be way too easy to cut through a stud, live wire, or pipe.