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

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After you’ve cut your drywall to size and cut out any spots for lights or outlets using the methods listed above, attach the sheets of drywall to the studs and framing of your walls with drywall screws. Jigsaws are pretty intuitive to use, but I’ve found they’re best when starting from the edge of material, or within a pre-cut plunge hole – they don’t do plunge cuts very well. And start slow – remember, more speed isn’t better! #7: Hole Saw Cutter If you’re working with drywall that is already hung on your wall, make sure to be aware of how far you are inserting your saw into the wall – you definitely don’t want to poke through the other side!

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. An ergonomic handle (I bought the cheaper version with a terrible handle and will definitely upgrade if/when this one wears out) 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 DrywallFirst, 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. I chose to go with the Ryobi Cordless Orbital Jig Saw (after the one pictured above died during a silicone caulk accident…don’t ask haha) because it’s a great price and works with my existing tools and batteries – but whatever you manufacturer you choose, you’ll be just fine. They all make fantastic jigsaws! When you’re choosing your handheld drywall saw, look for one that has a sharp and pointed tip, like this one. This will make it easier for you to get the saw into the drywall in the first place and can save you from having to drill a starting hole in the drywall for your saw. 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?

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. 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 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 If you need to make a bunch of plunge cuts and you already own a reciprocating saw, a reciprocating saw is a great choice for drywall work (even if it is little overpowered). What To Look For In A Reciprocating Saw to Cut Drywall 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

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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 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 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 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 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.

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. Pretty much every drywall job could benefit from a razor knife or utility knife – there’s nothing better for scoring a straight line on drywall, and then snapping it for a clean cut.

Spiral saws are also referred to as Rotozips (even if they’re not made by that company) since Rotozip owns so much of the market. I basically think of them as mini routers.