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How to Cut Around an Electrical Outlet in Drywall: Part 3
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Part of the video series: How to Install Drywall
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Summary: Learn how to cut an outlet hole out of sheetrock drywall in this free construction tutorial video.
Views: 892 | Tags: home, repair, diy, construction, how-to, installation, drywall, sheetrock
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JOSEPH HAWKINS Joseph Hawkins has been remodeling homes for 20 years. He has extensive experience in remodeling kitchens and bathrooms;
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How to Cut Around an Electrical Outlet in Drywall: Part 3A lot of times you got to change your blades when your razing right threw. So don't be scarred to change them cause they do get dual. If you cut the back of your paper and the paper starts coming with your knife, you know its time to change your blade. I want to say also don't cut your self.
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Not to pick on Joseph, but there are drywall saws (jab saws) that can do this much faster. The wall plate would cover the edge of the hole... provided that the hole is smaller than the wall plate.