Cutting plsterboard

[Basher]

How do you lads cut ya plasterboard, I have been told i'm old fshion with a pencil mrk straight edge and then cut with knife, i hear you just run your tape down one side nd hold tpe and knife t'other side??

 

[bodplasterer]

Both techniques are useful the hold tape and knife way is ok on straight cuts but when it gets a bit technical you can only do it with a straight edge and pencil

 

[Big_Mart]

Both techniques are useful the hold tape and knife way is ok on straight cuts but when it gets a bit technical you can only do it with a straight edge and pencil

I agree with Bod. Theres a couple of gadgets on the market like the bladerunner but its not the best thing in the world unless you can get your boards on a trestle. I also have a board cutter like a T square with a blade on it again its ok if your working in straight lines.

All in all, best way is Pencil, feather edge and sharp blade. The old and trusted method.

 

[chunkyboy]

old school me pencil and blade is best

 

[oasis]

i dnt even use a pencil..i just mark with the knife...eco plasterer

 

[GDS]

i dont even use a knife i use my teeth ???

 

[Big_Mart]

i dont even use a knife i use my teeth ???

I would too if i had my own ;D ;D ;D

 

[Poolshark]

that bladerunner is spot on providing the boards are flat and you haven't lost your fingers when the two magnets snap together.

They struggle a bit on the specials though, firelines, soundblock etc