You did a good job explaining and demonstrating the method and reasons for using the router (much faster and cleaner). I use Rotozip Guidepoint bits with a little round smooth tip so as to not cut into the box. Also, to cut on the outside of a box, you start near the center, cut to the edge, get on the outside lip and follow the rim counter-clockwise. This keeps the bit spinning against the rim, with less chance to wander away from rim.
Great video don't forget to use a dust mask . The is great I bought a second one cause my new one has a dust extractor. works even better especially when doing work in costermer house less clean up . Now I have 2 . machine can always be replaced but not lungs . mask is eye glasses are just important . I learned the hard way great vid
Well done Steve. A great presentation for this non-pro. Forget about the other know-it-all show-offs and the perpetual negative guys who find it much easier to be critical than do a video themselves.
I just tried that out and messed up an exhaust fan aluminum housing , i had the guide point bit but maybe i didn't set the depth right or something. It looks way easier on the videos😂
Grunting for an electrician, had I cut holes in that fashion without having the box basically flush with the drywall [paint surface], I would be packing my tools and looking for another employer.
Question.... So Useful video thanks by the way... But i still messed up... I missed my cut by 1/8 or so around shower drop ear, so when i drilled drywall it cracked a little in a circle, i cut and pushed it up, but seems like the only thing holding the crumbled drywall is the paper... It feels a tiny bit weak around that hole... Do i scrap it and redo it or what would you do? Damn mold resistant drywall is 20 bucks each, hurts to just throw away unless I have to... What would you do? 😭😭😭
Use a hole saw, use it with a dust collector silicone cup . I would never use that thing to cut downlights out, far too much dust. And outlets I use a Bosch cordless multi tool, way more useful than the drywall cutter.
I bought a DeWalt Cut-Out Tool and tried to cut out a round ceiling box and an outlet box on the wall. I couldn't control that thing! It went all over and messed up my drywall, so now I have to try to fix it So I'm going to stick with the drywall knife, because it doesn't take off on me and destroy the drywall.
That tool you're referring to as a drywall knife is a keyhole saw, and is best used to cut out Electrical boxes before the sheet is hung. Also you want to go counterclockwise with the router when cutting out Electrical boxes,
i have one from this tool,but i dont use it cz it blows the dust out all over the room that it becomes hard to breath,is there a simillar tool that dont blows air out ?
So the rotozip looks good but im guessing that the box needs to be pretty secure for the bit to follow straight. And where the heck are your safety glasses?
Also, it looked like the electrical box was recessed too far behind the sheet rock. Needs to be 1/4" recess maximum in noncombustible walls/ceilings such as sheet rock. Why you must make your cut outside the box and have the box mounted to protrude to the outer surface of the sheet rock, or within 1/4"/
all your recess cans,outlets,light fixtures go to outside of can & run router counterclockwise. if you want to router out a doorway or a window go counterclockwise.
the home depot carries 3 sizes of guided zip bits like this fellow ^^^was explaining. i prefer the medium guided bit for my boxes,a/c vents,outlets. I also use the large guided bit for my doorways & windows
RetroWeld thanks, yah the RotoZip is awesome at cutting drywall. It's so much faster than a normal drywall saw. Sure, it's a bit expensive but you can always sell it on Craigslist when you're done :D
+Jeff Patterson you cut your boxes backwards...try counter-clock when cutting around something and clockwise when cutting inside something...the same applies to cutting over lapping joint. i havent used my key-hole saw in at least 12 years.
Dry wall people regulary cut my wires and cost me many labor hours. They use routers and rotozip tools. We push our wires way back but they still cut some everytime. Sucks that they don't care about the other guy and cost me thousands of dollars every year. I don't screw up other people's jobs but it is OK for the dry wall people to screw up mine? It's OK because they are in a hurry and want to make money but I have to put these huge loops on my wires so I can pull down more and make up joints later. That sucks.
at first we go clockwise in this video but ultimately end going counterclockwise like RotoZip recommends. I just adjust the depth of the bit to suit the needs of the project
he did , he should be going counter clockwise and you should never put a screw that close to the cutout he just broke the board and created more work for the finisher
Code now requires the boxes to extend through the drywall you need to cut the box holes before you attach drywall. Additionally you should be using a rotozip with a bearing and only running inside the box. It you run outside box you can damage any sound or fire protection. The drywall will need to removed and problem fixed before inspection will pass costing drywall installer money and time.
You can also buy a box extender to make it flush with surface if it is buried deeper the 1/4 inch. That way you don't have to remove the drywall and move box
You did a good job explaining and demonstrating the method and reasons for using the router (much faster and cleaner). I use Rotozip Guidepoint bits with a little round smooth tip so as to not cut into the box. Also, to cut on the outside of a box, you start near the center, cut to the edge, get on the outside lip and follow the rim counter-clockwise. This keeps the bit spinning against the rim, with less chance to wander away from rim.
+Swiss Banjo Man thanks for the additional tips, RotoZips are a pretty great tool. Makes the project go faster ;)
I'm wondering if a regular drill, with a drywall bit would cutout drywall like a router. LoL.
Yes, it would work but a drill only spins at a fraction of the speed of a router/ cutout tool. Drill= 1200 rpm, Router = 30,000 rpm.
Great video don't forget to use a dust mask . The is great I bought a second one cause my new one has a dust extractor. works even better especially when doing work in costermer house less clean up . Now I have 2 . machine can always be replaced but not lungs . mask is eye glasses are just important . I learned the hard way great vid
completely agree, would love to check out their dust extractor system...wish there was one for every power tool
Great advise. We watched many just to see how to cut around corners. You answered it.Thanks Jerry
Well done Steve. A great presentation for this non-pro. Forget about the other know-it-all show-offs and the perpetual negative guys who find it much easier to be critical than do a video themselves.
Thanks Bill, appreciate your kind words and encouragement
I just tried that out and messed up an exhaust fan aluminum housing , i had the guide point bit but maybe i didn't set the depth right or something. It looks way easier on the videos😂
Rotary Dremel’s can do the same thing with a bit for that purpose.
I have Metabo rotozip working so good
Grunting for an electrician, had I cut holes in that fashion without having the box basically flush with the drywall [paint surface], I would be packing my tools and looking for another employer.
Question.... So Useful video thanks by the way... But i still messed up... I missed my cut by 1/8 or so around shower drop ear, so when i drilled drywall it cracked a little in a circle, i cut and pushed it up, but seems like the only thing holding the crumbled drywall is the paper... It feels a tiny bit weak around that hole... Do i scrap it and redo it or what would you do? Damn mold resistant drywall is 20 bucks each, hurts to just throw away unless I have to... What would you do? 😭😭😭
I agree with comments below about the need for eye protection.
I like that tool
Well done
Use a hole saw, use it with a dust collector silicone cup . I would never use that thing to cut downlights out, far too much dust. And outlets I use a Bosch cordless multi tool, way more useful than the drywall cutter.
When cutting around the outside of a shape go counterclockwise when cutting inside go clockwise
@Tsrif Tsal you guys really don't know what you're talking about lol
@Tsrif Tsal this is a router but same basic idea as a rotozip or Dremel hope it helps th-cam.com/video/mrE4HyXiwqs/w-d-xo.html
@Tsrif Tsal sounds like you know it all !!! you must be a big man in your tiny village haha
thanks.bless you brother.
I bought a DeWalt Cut-Out Tool and tried to cut out a round ceiling box and an outlet box on the wall. I couldn't control that thing! It went all over and messed up my drywall, so now I have to try to fix it So I'm going to stick with the drywall knife, because it doesn't take off on me and destroy the drywall.
Very clever . Nice video. Thanks for sharing the info
That tool you're referring to as a drywall knife is a keyhole saw, and is best used to cut out Electrical boxes before the sheet is hung. Also you want to go counterclockwise with the router when cutting out Electrical boxes,
i have one from this tool,but i dont use it cz it blows the dust out all over the room that it becomes hard to breath,is there a simillar tool that dont blows air out ?
thanks for tuturial i am closing in a patio ceiling with wooden boards for extirior and this tricl might work.
Hope it helped Kevin
Have you used this method on lath and plaster? As in will it also cut through the wood easily?
it be good to use some safety glasses.
@4:28 guy is looking like a ghost after all that lol
Nice video , thanks
I use my oscillating tool. Cuts through drywall like butter
Best tool ever
how do you get the box flush to the drywall? that's code In Ontario, Canada
So the rotozip looks good but im guessing that the box needs to be pretty secure for the bit to follow straight. And where the heck are your safety glasses?
U could use a Dremel with the right bit
Safety glasses and a mask!!
buenos videos
construccion
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I agree the hand knifes are way out dated......you can make better cuts with multi use tool ect.....
Also, it looked like the electrical box was recessed too far behind the sheet rock. Needs to be 1/4" recess maximum in noncombustible walls/ceilings such as sheet rock. Why you must make your cut outside the box and have the box mounted to protrude to the outer surface of the sheet rock, or within 1/4"/
Nice to see a tutorial of a guy cutting holes in drywall overhead with no safety glasses...
RedBud815 he’s squinting what more do you want? 😂
all your recess cans,outlets,light fixtures go to outside of can & run router counterclockwise. if you want to router out a doorway or a window go counterclockwise.
the home depot carries 3 sizes of guided zip bits like this fellow ^^^was explaining. i prefer the medium guided bit for my boxes,a/c vents,outlets. I also use the large guided bit for my doorways & windows
Great tips Jeff. I have seen that on the home repair TV shows but didn't know what it was. Very helpful. Douglas
RetroWeld thanks, yah the RotoZip is awesome at cutting drywall. It's so much faster than a normal drywall saw. Sure, it's a bit expensive but you can always sell it on Craigslist when you're done :D
+Jeff Patterson you cut your boxes backwards...try counter-clock when cutting around something and clockwise when cutting inside something...the same applies to cutting over lapping joint. i havent used my key-hole saw in at least 12 years.
Nice video , I like the tip
+beckhamjcl8 thanks, hope it helped
Pretty cool
Hey! Do you think a Dremel Trio could do well for drywall working? Thanks!
Err NO
@@MikeHunt-ik3rg Hey, would a DeWalt tool like this one work with Dremel bits? 😯
all this dust falling on you, my friend. Its not the way my guys working.
@Nathan Jacobson The invisible dust is the most cancerous... Now go buy a respirator.
All that drywall can't be good for the rotozip. I'd recommend capturing the dust using a yogurt container guard.
good idea
Gypsum, breakfast of champions!!!
yes, that and some salsa. But seriously, we should have worn a respirator 👍🏼
Where’s your mask?! You trying to die early?
This comment aged well
COVID19 says hello from 2020
@@sammysame he's probably an expert.
This looks great for newly installed drywall. But what about cutting holes for NEW BOXES in existing drywall? I'd love to find a better way.
Dry wall people regulary cut my wires and cost me many labor hours. They use routers and rotozip tools. We push our wires way back but they still cut some everytime. Sucks that they don't care about the other guy and cost me thousands of dollars every year. I don't screw up other people's jobs but it is OK for the dry wall people to screw up mine? It's OK because they are in a hurry and want to make money but I have to put these huge loops on my wires so I can pull down more and make up joints later. That sucks.
I looooove dry wall dust on my eyes dont bother me none!
Never put screws in were boxes are and cut out as u go not later
Ducks dont have hands
Safety glasses and mask.
Where are your safety glasses???!!!
Why the long face?
it looks like hes going the wrong way with it
at first we go clockwise in this video but ultimately end going counterclockwise like RotoZip recommends. I just adjust the depth of the bit to suit the needs of the project
he did , he should be going counter clockwise and you should never put a screw that close to the cutout he just broke the board and created more work for the finisher
Code now requires the boxes to extend through the drywall you need to cut the box holes before you attach drywall. Additionally you should be using a rotozip with a bearing and only running inside the box. It you run outside box you can damage any sound or fire protection. The drywall will need to removed and problem fixed before inspection will pass costing drywall installer money and time.
Code allows a box to be recessed up to 1/4 inch from surface of drywall
You can also buy a box extender to make it flush with surface if it is buried deeper the 1/4 inch. That way you don't have to remove the drywall and move box
My kid says it's dangerous and considers hiring someone to do this n pay them. kids know nothing.🙄
There's a water tank above my child's room🙄
Glasses and mask
Looks like Ny governor
eat lunch before you cut it out wow you dont need a dept setter i throw it away first thing
Messy
This isn’t the Mexican way😂
My eyes are itching from watching this tutorial
Kuchh bhi
I just use a oscillating tool and call it a day