Cutting out recess in plasterboard

Argyll · Post by **Argyll** » Wed Feb 23, 2022 3:20 pm

I've watched a few US Youtube videos when they cut out drywall using a rotozip thing. I just wondered if they have a similar thing here in the UK? I don't want to buy the full tool just an attachment I can fit on my trim router. Is there such a thing here?

Edit: I just spotted this but wonder if I can just buy the attachment?

https://www.screwfix.com/p/makita-dco18 ... lsrc=aw.ds

Someone-Else · Post by **Someone-Else** » Wed Feb 23, 2022 3:34 pm

Over here most folk use a multi tool. Not only can you use it on plasterboard you can cut floorboards too.

Argyll · Post by **Argyll** » Wed Feb 23, 2022 3:49 pm

Actually, I might just leave it. I thought the cutter worked along the same lines as a bearing router bit but it doesn't. Like this:

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It's handy if it's metal behind it so the cutter will follow the edge of the metal but I'm cutting out a recess on a media wall. The recess is also made of plasterboard so the cutter might cut into it.

I think these things are really only good for cutting out sockets with metal back boxes. I don't do enough of that work to justify spending around £100.

I wanted to attach the plasterboard then cut out the plasterboard in situ. I'll just have to use my laser level now and cut out with my multi tool.

Argyll · Post by **Argyll** » Wed Feb 23, 2022 3:50 pm

Someone-Else wrote: ↑Wed Feb 23, 2022 3:34 pm Over here most folk use a multi tool. Not only can you use it on plasterboard you can cut floorboards too.

Yeah but the rotozip thing follows the back box behind it making a neat cut.

Argyll · Post by **Argyll** » Wed Feb 23, 2022 4:00 pm

I wanted to fit the plasterboard and cut out the recess for the Tv and Skybox in situ. The photo gives a better idea.

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The TV recess is encased with plasterboard now.

stevei · Post by **stevei** » Wed Feb 23, 2022 4:33 pm

I use one of these. For a straight cut I follow a straight edge fixed to the work. I mainly use mine for cutting out for back boxes. I would think that other brands will have the same thing on sale.

big-all · Post by **big-all** » Wed Feb 23, 2022 5:57 pm

i bought the ryobi one about 15 years ago as a possible donner to the imported p600 18v router but not interchangeable so never used

do have ryobi batteries your end argyle ??

Argyll · Post by **Argyll** » Wed Feb 23, 2022 5:58 pm

Cheers Stevie but the back of it is also plasterboard so it would probably cut into it as well.

Argyll · Post by **Argyll** » Wed Feb 23, 2022 5:59 pm

Al I have a badaptor from Ryobi to DeWalt

big-all · Post by **big-all** » Wed Feb 23, 2022 6:21 pm

i will try and dig it out and check its all there and working and get back to you

ahfix · Post by **ahfix** » Thu Feb 24, 2022 9:48 am

Aren't those tools doing the same job as a dremel? Dremel sell a depth attachment for cut outs.

big-all · Post by **big-all** » Thu Feb 24, 2022 10:13 am

found it any good to you ??

dewaltdisney · Post by **dewaltdisney** » Thu Feb 24, 2022 10:17 am

Would a simple saw be best? https://www.screwfix.com/p/c-k-5tpi-woo ... /1046x#_=p rough cut and finish with a Surform perhaps? I gave my Rotazip away having never used it, an impulse buy from Aldi.

DWD

Argyll · Post by **Argyll** » Fri Feb 25, 2022 11:16 am

dewaltdisney wrote: ↑Thu Feb 24, 2022 10:17 am Would a simple saw be best? <span class="skimlinks-unlinked">https://www.screwfix.com/p/c-k-5tpi-woo ... #_=p</span> rough cut and finish with a Surform perhaps? I gave my Rotazip away having never used it, an impulse buy from Aldi.

DWD

Exactly what I did mate but one of those rotozip things would certainly come in handy in future. I think next time I'll screw on a 2mm metal strip on the inside to use as a straight guide for the rotozip and remove when I'm done.