Recently I was cutting a 6" hole for a recessed LED disk. It was through 2 layers of 5/8" drywall, and I used a multi tool--my preferred tool as I don't have the hole saw.
Seems you have to push the blade straight edge (or angle it slightly) while plunging into the ceiling in a circular motion. For me hard to do accurately. I had a few minor glitches outside the circular hole.
Is there a better way with the multi tool on a circular hole? Or was It just more challenging with having 2 drywall layers? My thought was having a blade that had a cutting edge on 2 sides rather than one. But I don't see such a blade online.
I wouldn't pick an oscillating saw as the easiest tool to use for that job.
They do make a blade that should make it easier.
I've never used it before......... Jab saw blade
I use hole saws.
I also use a handheld keyhole saw.
The hole saw is by far the best method as the hole comes out perfect but it makes a dust mess.
I'll usually have a second guy hold the vacuum near to grab the dust.
Many people use a ceiling light cutter. It's..... ok.
Contains dust well but is a little tough to control.
The center hole enlarges quickly but would work great with double sheetrock. Klein ceiling light cutter
Hello! When I moved into this house, there was a new remote controlled ceiling fan... with no remote. I've tried a few times to search the numbers on the thing, but no results. Can anyone tell me what brand this is, or tell me where to look?
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I'm installing 2 sconces on a bathroom wall. I bought 2 metal boxes with plaster ears. They didn't have boxes with the wings that expand when you turn the screws. Will these boxes suffice? If so, should I put a piece of wood behind the drywall where the screws will go in?
I have seen the wing ones exist online but the 2 local big box stores didn't have them.
The sconces are nothing crazy...maybe 2 pounds each.
02-11-23, 10:48 AM
