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

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Before you hang any of your drywall, you want to make sure that the power to any electrical boxes you’ll be near is turned off. Below, I’ve put together a list of some of the best ways to cut drywall and the tools you’ll need to get it done – each has its own pros and cons. Read on to find out where to buy the best tools, how to use them, and how to avoid mistakes before they happen when you’re cutting drywall for your next project. Table of Contents The blades on most handheld drywall saws are longer than what you’d generally need. I’ve not used them, but I know you can also find retractable drywall saws, like this one, that allow you to extend the blade only as far out as you need for your project. #3: Oscillating Multitool

If I was going to cut down larger sheets of drywall or cut through huge openings, I’d definitely reach for a power tool, but for 99% of my drywall needs, the simple drywall saw is perfect. What To Look For In A Handheld Drywall Saw If you want one tool to do pretty much all your drywall cuts, a spiral saw or Rotozip is the perfect choice. It’s great at plunge cuts, freehand cuts, cut-outs, circular cuts, and pretty much anything else. You’ll likely still want a good utility knife ( like this one I mentioned above), but those two together make a great pair. What To Look For In A Spiral Saw or Rotozip to Cut Drywall 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.

You’re not going to be able to find a specific drywall blade for your circular saw – no manufacturer is going to put one out because it’s just the wrong tool for the job. With that being said, I’d use a fine-finish blade if you HAVE to use a circular saw. How To Use A Circular Saw To Cut Drywall With that being said, if you’re a perfectionist (or just don’t trust your freehand circle cutting skills), hole saws can definitely come in handy. When To Use A Hole Saw Cutter to Cut Drywall 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?

Cordless capability (unless you’re buying a Rotozip brand, then you’ll probably want to go corded since your existing batteries won’t work) 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 If you are cutting a large hole in drywall, it may be easier for you to use a power tool, like a reciprocating saw, or an oscillating multi-tool. If you’re operating in a smaller area, such as cutting drywall for an outlet, you may opt for something lighter, like a utility knife or a keyhole saw. Generally, the cheaper the set, the less variety you’ll have and smaller the hole saws will be in diameter.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 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 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. Much like a utility knife, a drywall or jab saw is great for small, straight cuts into drywall. That being said, it can do rough curved cuts, you’ll just have to be quite careful.