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How To Cut Perfect Circles In Drywall

  
  
  

drywall circle cutterCutting perfect circles in drywall isn’t as hard as you might think. As usual, there are tools for everything.

Depending on the size of the hole you are looking to cut, you can use power tools or cut the circles by hand. For smaller holes you can use a hole saw. This works like a drill bit but it has an inverted “cup” attached to it. Around the perimeter of the cup are teeth that cut through the drywall. This can also cut through different surfaces as long as it was designed to do so.

For larger holes you can use a circle cutter. These come in many different flavors, but basically it works like a large compass. One pointed leg is placed in the middle of the circle you will cut, and the other leg is placed at the radius. It is sharp and as you move the leg around it gradually cuts through the drywall, until the circle is cut.

There are other types of circle cutters that have a midpoint that gets secured to the drywall, and has two cutting legs on opposite ends of each other. These do the same thing as the single leg version, but it cuts faster.

Lastly, you can cut the circle by hand. Trace the circle on the drywall (for example turn the round junction box over and trace around it). Then use a drywall saw and cut the circle by hand. This is easy and if you don’t want to spend the money on a circle cutter, it is definitely the way to go. The saw cuts slowly and gives you complete control over the cut. Plus, you probably already have it in your toolbox.

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