Dewalt cut out tool eBay purchase thoughts...?

[rshimizu12]

Think of buying a used DeWalt DCS551. Max 20v.. The item is listed as used... Seller has good reviews. I am a bit concerned about the drywall dust around the vent holes...?

 

[mike93lx]

It's what they are made for. Any without drywall dust have just been wiped off better

 

[rooster59]

I have a drywall cutout tool (bits) and an oscillating tool (blades). After getting the oscillating tool I never use the cutout. Oscillating tools are fantastic

 

[acer66]

It's what they are made for. Any without drywall dust have just been wiped off better

Yeah that is how a tool like that will look like after a few cuts.
Would not get one without a dust port though.

 

[finn]

I have a drywall cutout tool (bits) and an oscillating tool (blades). After getting the oscillating tool I never use the cutout. Oscillating tools are fantastic

I agree.

I haven’t used my RotoZip since I bought an oscillating tool.

For one thing, the oscillating tool seemingly doesn’t generate as much dust, plus it’s easier to control, so you get straighter cuts.

 

[mike93lx]

Oscillating tools are great for light use. But these rotary tools are another world of speed when doing a big job. All depends on use case.

Either way, drywall work ***** and should all be done by someone else

 

[acer66]

I have a drywall cutout tool (bits) and an oscillating tool (blades). After getting the oscillating tool I never use the cutout. Oscillating tools are fantastic

How do you cut out round boxes?

 

[acer66]

Oscillating tools are great for light use. But these rotary tools are another world of speed when doing a big job. All depends on use case.

Either way, drywall work ***** and should all be done by someone else

Haha, very true on hiring out I just have not eaten enough drywall dust yet it seems

The way I install drywall is to mark the center of boxes.
Throw, yeah right, the drywall up there secure with some tack screws and cut the boxes out with a cut out tool.

I wonder how an oscillating tool could do that?

 

[duneslider]

No way an oscillating tool can do the job of a cut out tool. I only use my cut out tools for drywall. I have a corded rotozip that hasn't been touched since I got my cordless cut out tool.

Getting a cordless drywall gun and cordless cut out tool were welcome additions to doing drywall for me. I don't mind hanging it too much but despise mudding and sanding.

 

[rooster59]

How do you cut out round boxes?

Haha, very true on hiring out I just have not eaten enough drywall dust yet it seems

The way I install drywall is to mark the center of boxes.
Throw, yeah right, the drywall up there secure with some tack screws and cut the boxes out with a cut out tool.

I wonder how an oscillating tool could do that?

This is all absolutely true. So few round boxes I’ve used a hand saw. I couldn’t cut around the boxes after hanging the rock and finding the centers without botching everything.

 

[nadogail]

Enough Mesh and Mud will hide my sloppy Drywall cutouts.
I also like the larger Intermediate size cover plates

 

[The Cobbler]

bit concerned about the drywall dust around the vent holes...?

no issues, that will look like that with a few cuts . added to the credibility of the seller as he didn't clean & shine it, in my opinion.
I have a corded dewalt & it just goes & goes . I did have to replace the cord as it was deteriorating ( normal for dewalt & makita) but it's been rock solid

 

[finn]

This is all absolutely true. So few round boxes I’ve used a hand saw. I couldn’t cut around the boxes after hanging the rock and finding the centers without botching everything.

Jab saw works.

Hopefully my drywall days are minimal in the future.

 

[dnschmidt]

How do you cut out round boxes?

Imperial Blades makes a special drywall blade for that that looks like a hook.