Recessed light hole saw
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I have one (forgot the brand) and it is great. You need to be mind full how it is put together at first and replace the blades at times. I will try to remember to post the manufactures name tomorrow.
Keyhole saw if it is drywall.
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I have the cheep one, a guy that works for me occasionally has a very nice one, IIRC he paid $80 for it and it is much nicer than mine. If you are retroing a lot of cans the $80 one is worth every penny.
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Can't see the brand from the pic but it looks just like mine. Mine is a Hole Pro and works great on drywall. But you do need to keep sharp blades or the holes get jagged looking after a while.I use one like this and it's pretty good... does a clean cut and keeps all the dust in the container.
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Mine are becoming jagged, but the cans and trims still seem to cover it. Do you sharpen your blades or just buy new ones?
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That $30 adjustable job with the 2 blades is junk. Get the nice kit posted above, worth every extra penny and will last much longer.
I also use the carbide grit hole saws, they also work much better.
I also use the carbide grit hole saws, they also work much better.
Buy new, I think the blades are carbide and hard to sharpen.
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Maybe I'm weird, but I have the $30 Klein one and I love it. I get very clean holes in drywall and ceiling tile with it.
The only problem I ever have is other guys trying to borrow it, try to go through a ceiling tile like a rabid pitbull, then bitch about how MY tool sucks when the tile gets destroyed. :laughing:
The only problem I ever have is other guys trying to borrow it, try to go through a ceiling tile like a rabid pitbull, then bitch about how MY tool sucks when the tile gets destroyed. :laughing:
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I used to work for a guy who used one for a little while. After a couple of holes it would leave a ring on drop ceiling tiles.I use one like this and it's pretty good... does a clean cut and keeps all the dust in the container.
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I've pretty much just always used a keyhole saw. I also use my m12 jigsaw.
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A little dark ring where the rubber touches the ceiling? yeah I've had that too.. gotta keep it clean and if it leaves a dark ring, just use a wet cloth to wipe it off.
Wish it wouldn't do that, but all in all, that's not too bad.
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Yeah I agree, using a hole saw and running it in reverse works better anything at blow dust throughout a room and making a huge mess.
Plus there could be asbestos in the drywall, drywall tape or spray texture.. I don't want that dust and asbestos blowing up in my face and down my lungs.
Plus there could be asbestos in the drywall, drywall tape or spray texture.. I don't want that dust and asbestos blowing up in my face and down my lungs.
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