Can I use an oscillating tool to cut drywall?

For getting precise cuts in less time, an oscillating multi-tool is the best tool to cut drywall with. Your other drywall cutting tools might still come in handy for some of your cuts, but an oscillating multi-tool can be great for long, straight cuts as well as smaller precision cuts.

What is the best tool to use to cut drywall?

The Razor Knife

The most commonly used tool for cutting drywall is the razor or utility knife. You score the panel, apply some pressure, and snap!

What oscillating blade is best for drywall?

IBOA300 Wood with Nails Bi-metal Blade

This ONE FIT oscillating blade works with nearly all multi tool anchors, and it's made from some of the toughest material in the business. This oscillating tool blade is powerful enough to cut through framing nails, bolts, drywall, and even sheet metal.

What is the easiest way to cut drywall?

Use a pencil to draw a scoring line. With a sharp utility knife or other cutting tool, follow the pencil line and lightly cut through the paper layer of drywall. Tip: The best tools for cutting drywall are utility knives, putty knives, reciprocating saws, oscillating multi-tools and track saws with dust collectors.

Can I use a drill to cut drywall?

Drill and Drill Bit – A drill and a drill bit can be used to make starter holes in the drywall. This will make it easier for the jigsaw blades to cut through. Or, simply begin with a plunge cut to get the blade started.

Cutting Drywall With An Oscillating Multi Tool

What will an oscillating tool cut?

The oscillating multi-tool is one of the handiest tools you can have around the jobsite or workshop. Its versatility lets you accomplish numerous tasks that would be impossible with other tools. You can sand; saw metal, wood, and drywall; make large holes; plunge cut into hardwood; or undercut a doorway.

Are oscillating tools worth it?

The Bottom Line

Are oscillating tools worth it in general? For the most part, yes. In two out of the three tests (cutting and sanding), even those on the bottom of the oscillating pile were more effective than the control tools.

What can you use an oscillating tool for?

Can you use a dremel to cut drywall?

A Dremel is best used to cut holes in drywall that have specific curves and turns. You can cut drywall with a Dremel equipped with this drywall cutting bit. Use a Dremel to cut detailed lines with curves and turns. A Dremel is best used to cut holes in drywall for pipes and electrical boxes.

How deep can an oscillating tool cut?

How Deep Can an Oscillating Tool Cut? Oscillating tools can cut as deep as their blade is long. That's typically between 1 and 3 inches. Choosing the right blade for your job will help you cut as deeply as you need.

Can you cut drywall with a hand saw?

You can use a hand-powered saw that's especially made to cut through drywall. The blades are tapered and have a sharp tip that allows you to push it through the drywall with relative ease.

Can I use my router to cut drywall?

A spiral saw, which is actually a mini router, is one of the best tools for cutting openings in drywall for electrical boxes. It lets you cut holes quickly and accurately without the time-consuming measuring and marking usually required.

What's the difference between a Rotozip and a Dremel?

The Dremel is a great, all-around tool for grinding, cutting, carving and polishing. It is better at working in the tiny places (like behind your bathroom toilet) than the larger Rotozip is. The Rotozip is an even more robust, contractor-grade tool designed specifically for cutting sheetrock and ceramic.