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

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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

If you think you’re going to use it A LOT, consider upgrading to the brushless model – it’ll work cooler and last a lot longer 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 It might not be the first tool that comes to mind when thinking about cutting drywall, but it’s definitely one that I’ve reached for in the past. When To Use A Jigsaw to Cut Drywall 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.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 Circular saws can only really cut straight lines, so measure and mark your board, and then slowly guide your circular saw along the cut. It can also be handy to use a piece of foam insulation underneath so you don’t have to use sawhorses (this tip actually works for cutting any sheet goods!). How To Choose Which Drywall Tool Is Right For You Tool Another time that’s great for using a multitool is if you’re in cramped conditions – there’s really no other tool that can work in tight spaces like a multitool! What To Look For In An Oscillating Multitool Cut Drywall

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. 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. While you could definitely cut long, stright lines with a multi-tool, I’ve found they work better for when you have a large volume of smaller cuts, especially plunge cuts. For example, if you were cutting out a bunch of holes in drywall for outlets, an oscillating multi-tool is a great tool for the job. 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. 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!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.