Drywall Blade for SawzAlls: Cut Drywall Without Cutting Wires
Did you know there’s a special drywall blade you can get for your reciprocating saw? It’s the perfect length to cut just the drywall without harming anything in the wall cavity.
What you need
- A Milwaukee drywall blade
- A reciprocating saw (cordless or corded)
- Ear protection
- Eye protection
Step By Step
- Buy the blade
- Insert the blade into the saw following the manufacturer’s instructions for your saw.
- With your PPE on, cut the drywall.
If you watch the video you can see how little dust and noise this method makes.
Pro tip: Even though the saw doesn’t cut deeply, it’s always a good idea to cut the power to any electrical circuits running in the wall where you’re working. You can identify circuits with this Klein Tools circuit finder kit, which includes attachments for convenience outlets and for light fixtures.
If you’ve ever tried to cut drywall with a hand saw for drywall, you know what a pain it is to try to saw a straight line and how deep into the cavity you have to push.
Yes, there are drywall blades for your oscillating multi-tool, and also drywall bits for palm routers. They’re great, but if you don’t own those tools or you don’t have them with you, this is another option.
It lets you use a tool you might already have on hand to safely cut drywall. Because you know that cutting drywall with a regular reciprocating saw blade is not much fun. It’s hard to control the depth, and the blades can slice right through anything in their way, which might do thousands of dollars of damage to your wiring (when you factor in the labor cost of repairs) or put your life in danger.
Credits
The video on Instagram is by Chris Gulliver.