Thanks. Do i need a left and right stud or just any one stud
--- In DoIt_Yourself@yahoogroups.com, Dave Uebele <daveu@...> wrote:
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> Try to keep the hole you open square, with straight edged.
> Use a straight edge to score the edge of the hole with utility knife.
> Cut away to middle of stud, so that you can nail repair
> to the stud.
> Start smaller, find the studs, and score, trim to
> middle of stud as you determine exactly location.
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> You can also use drwyall saw, but I'm leery of anything that might
> also cut wiring hidden inside wall (done that once).
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> Just keep scoring, don't try to cut all the way through in one pass.
> Perhaps just a small hole, rougher cut,
> then expand to the neat edges I mentioned. Makes patching much easier if
> you are adding a square/rectangle.
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> If you have an opening, you can expand by scoring the outside paper,
> then pushing the drywall into the opening to snap the rest of the
> gypsum.
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> dave
> On 11/27/2012 04:38 AM, Tori wrote:
> > Im going to open a piece of drywall as its evident from the exterior and interior appearance that I need to investigate. But other than accidental holes and damage I dont know how best and with what tool to cut this area out so that its repairable easily. Its located at the very bottom of garage wall. About a whole 2foot wide by 6" high section is the curious area.
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