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Looked at these cutters a few times now , but a lot of jobs we’ve worked on recently they are double boarded for sound/ fire resistance so the cutters would allow to go straight through both boards. Find it just as quick with just a standard multi tool blade
We are getting a lot of jobs were there is double sound board or even a single layer of plasterboard but then either ply, osb board or on some 90,s build mdf. Each tool for each job i guess (they should invent a blade for each option, i do find plasterboard eats blades !!)
I've not used a multitool for electricical installation work... Yet but I have used a multitool for many other jobs and I've always found that the plasterboard as you say eats blades, however diamond edged grout blades I found last longer when using them in plasterboard
I've got them but only find they are useful if you're cutting boxes in pre plaster. As soon as there is plaster on the wall they make a big mess of it! For the price not a bad thing to have in the van though
I've not tried these but it'd need to be a lot quicker than that to stop me using a padsaw or multitool. If we can get something that deals with hard bricks that neatly I'm interested 😁.
I use my Bosch multi-tool with a circular blade. It enters the plasterboard gently, meaning you get an accurate cut, without drifting beyond the lines. I then finish of with a straight cutter for the corners. The tool oscillates about 5mm, so keep 5mm from the corner. Best to do several boxes with each blade, to reduce time swapping blades Finish result is clean without any damage to the plasterboard of our 1980s house
Defo thing switching to straight multitool blade is a good idea, otherwise if pressing hard, the square cutter might damage the cable which is hopefully hanging around behind the hole....
I'd love to see a demo of the armeg cutter that is supposed be good for brick but only seems to be videos of breezeblock which we all know is alot easier to sink a box in than solid brick.
Don’t think I’d bother with those fancy cutter gadgets as it seems a bit of a gimmick for the real world . Would use my Draper socket box marker and the standard universal flat blade .
I find resting my fingertips on the back of the multi tool blade makes precision cuts much easier. Holding only the machine body is like trying to write holding only the wrong end of the pencil.
I brought a quad saw. It killed 3 drills of mine so it’s now gathering dust in my garage. It’s to slow and bloody loud. Now I just use a multi tool with a universal blade. Just as quick. The quad saw just gets so so hot I needed oven gloves to change the blade from a single box to a twin box. And the drill it’s self got just as hot and smelly. I wish I could be more positive about the quad saw as it’s made in the uk and feels like a quality tool. It just didn’t work for me.
Tried the single box cutter as I thought it would save a bit of time, used it once and its been thrown in the bottom of the tool bag. I prefer to use a cutting blade on the multi tool. Good idea but not a great one
I use those Tridon. Never ever, back is destroyed, precision on 70 percent (if 5 double boxes in row) . Rather than just normal multitool blade for wood. (did little over 400 boxes) in last 2 months
Like gadgets /tools , but wouldn’t use on of those box cutters on plasterboard ,looks like to much messing about , could probably do it quicker with pad saw , might give a normal multi tool blade a go , but only if I had it too hand or was already using it
Gaz this tool looks good when using it on single plasterboard but when on site moste of the walls are double plasterboard. What is this tool like cutting double plasterboard ?
doesn't work on a dewalt cordless, battery sticks out too far, i prefer using a Japanese style blade in the multitool, as it will go through any ply behind the board too
Why would you bother setting it up for just a template because that's just a waste of time. Either use it or don't lol. The comparison is clearly in the favour of not using it and who really cares about that back of the p/board, just take your time youll get the same results. Its a cracking bit id use this all the time over single blades.
Well depends which type of bricks, yes breeze is the best but I have use them on London stocks or similar soft brick, but yes any hard bricks pretty much useless
I think you'd have more success generally with the multitool if you turn it down a bit with both the Triton cutter, drifting beyond the line and blowing out the plaster. Be a gentleman. Take a few seconds longer
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Looked at these cutters a few times now , but a lot of jobs we’ve worked on recently they are double boarded for sound/ fire resistance so the cutters would allow to go straight through both boards. Find it just as quick with just a standard multi tool blade
Great video Gaz 🦾
Loved that intro... "I'm on my own" 😂
👍🤦🏻♂️
We are getting a lot of jobs were there is double sound board or even a single layer of plasterboard but then either ply, osb board or on some 90,s build mdf.
Each tool for each job i guess (they should invent a blade for each option, i do find plasterboard eats blades !!)
This blade wont touch ply - unless you can wait for it to burn through!
I've not used a multitool for electricical installation work... Yet but I have used a multitool for many other jobs and I've always found that the plasterboard as you say eats blades, however diamond edged grout blades I found last longer when using them in plasterboard
Thank you for chapters
I've got them but only find they are useful if you're cutting boxes in pre plaster. As soon as there is plaster on the wall they make a big mess of it! For the price not a bad thing to have in the van though
I've not tried these but it'd need to be a lot quicker than that to stop me using a padsaw or multitool. If we can get something that deals with hard bricks that neatly I'm interested 😁.
Hard brick? Some sockets with *round* innards are available. So a core drill can be used. Simple and quick
They do make 2gang box sinkers Google and will find some
I use my Bosch multi-tool with a circular blade. It enters the plasterboard gently, meaning you get an accurate cut, without drifting beyond the lines. I then finish of with a straight cutter for the corners. The tool oscillates about 5mm, so keep 5mm from the corner.
Best to do several boxes with each blade, to reduce time swapping blades
Finish result is clean without any damage to the plasterboard of our 1980s house
Great video - I love the videos with Gaz in 🥰
For the price they are worth a punt 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 another great review Gaz aka GSH Electrical 👍
Defo thing switching to straight multitool blade is a good idea, otherwise if pressing hard, the square cutter might damage the cable which is hopefully hanging around behind the hole....
Got them gaz but yet to try hopefully they work out👍👍 we will see all the best buddy 🤙🤙
Keep me posted 🦾
I'd love to see a demo of the armeg cutter that is supposed be good for brick but only seems to be videos of breezeblock which we all know is alot easier to sink a box in than solid brick.
I can understand a special tool for knocking out in block or brick, For plasterboard not so much - you can cut it with a sharp spoon.😉
Don’t think I’d bother with those fancy cutter gadgets as it seems a bit of a gimmick for the real world . Would use my Draper socket box marker and the standard universal flat blade .
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Nice one Gary.
Round socket inserts are the best way, as they have been using on the Continent for eons. Just use a hole saw.
Good idea and a decent price but how long would they last? I guess not very long, probably best to get a few multi-tool blades for the same price.
I find resting my fingertips on the back of the multi tool blade makes precision cuts much easier. Holding only the machine body is like trying to write holding only the wrong end of the pencil.
I'll grab one soon or next time I come across one, thanks for the information on it
Gaz has gone solo 👀
Never used them but great video. They look a bit of a gimmick and shame to see it beats the back of the plasterboard but worth a tenner surely
The quadsaw looks the business but if cheap and cheerful works then it's the way forwads
I got them, used them once and found them useless. I wouldn’t recommend
Thanks for the feedback 👍
I second that. Far quicker with a universal blade 👍
Would be worried of any unforseen pipes behind where your cutting?? At least with a padsaw you can ease into cutting out with alot more feel
I brought a quad saw. It killed 3 drills of mine so it’s now gathering dust in my garage.
It’s to slow and bloody loud.
Now I just use a multi tool with a universal blade. Just as quick.
The quad saw just gets so so hot I needed oven gloves to change the blade from a single box to a twin box.
And the drill it’s self got just as hot and smelly.
I wish I could be more positive about the quad saw as it’s made in the uk and feels like a quality tool.
It just didn’t work for me.
Valuable feedback - Thanks
Tried the single box cutter as I thought it would save a bit of time, used it once and its been thrown in the bottom of the tool bag. I prefer to use a cutting blade on the multi tool. Good idea but not a great one
I was looking for a cutter that can be used on ceramic tiles
How would that work on a low power SDS drill ??? I might buy some have a bash and do my own video.
Think you need the vibration to work - but keen to see your results !
@@efixx What can go wrong am taking some pats of the wall down so will have a bash at that side 1st and record it all
I use those Tridon. Never ever, back is destroyed, precision on 70 percent (if 5 double boxes in row) . Rather than just normal multitool blade for wood. (did little over 400 boxes) in last 2 months
What brand are the boxes he is installing? Never seen those
Think I'll stick to my multi tool but good bit of kit.
Can’t seam to get them to fit my Bosch multi tool which uses starlock type blades as I have been wanting to try them for my self can you help
What about dB wall box cutters
how do you keep them level ? a lot of times after the first fix the drywallers ussually pull out our cables outside of the wall with this its useless
Push cable back through the hole ?
Just use a 70mm holesaw and trim the corners with pad saw👌
I feel like you need to use these cutters to see if you like them or not
Like gadgets /tools , but wouldn’t use on of those box cutters on plasterboard ,looks like to much messing about , could probably do it quicker with pad saw , might give a normal multi tool blade a go , but only if I had it too hand or was already using it
Gaz this tool looks good when using it on single plasterboard but when on site moste of the walls are double plasterboard. What is this tool like cutting double plasterboard ?
It’s not deep enough to cope with a double - you’ve gave to do one sheet then clean out the debris.
doesn't work on a dewalt cordless, battery sticks out too far, i prefer using a Japanese style blade in the multitool, as it will go through any ply behind the board too
Great feedback 🦾
@@efixx Thanks, hope you all had a great and safe christmas
Yes thanks - more fun in the new year
Why would you bother setting it up for just a template because that's just a waste of time. Either use it or don't lol. The comparison is clearly in the favour of not using it and who really cares about that back of the p/board, just take your time youll get the same results. Its a cracking bit id use this all the time over single blades.
Padsaw
SIMPLES
I like (Gaz)
12th 👍
Very poor for plastered walls
Don’t use these enough to justify cost, wish there was the equivalent for solid walls
There is , armeg make them
@@supersparks9466 I thought they only work on breeze blocks not brickwork
Well depends which type of bricks, yes breeze is the best but I have use them on London stocks or similar soft brick, but yes any hard bricks pretty much useless
@@supersparks9466 I mostly add additional sockets in 1930-50’s houses where 1 socket per room was standard spec
lol I would rather do it with a pad saw
You did not cut a plaster board cut a real plaster hole in a plaster wall not a sheet rock wall try to cut to a plaster wall I bet she doesn’t work
Multi tool is better
Plasterboard is a piece of cake compared to brick; Brick is a right pain in the a*se!
Try concrete lol.
@@paulzaim7900 Haha, yeah, I suppose brick is a piece of cake compared to concrete... 😆
I think you'd have more success generally with the multitool if you turn it down a bit with both the Triton cutter, drifting beyond the line and blowing out the plaster. Be a gentleman. Take a few seconds longer