What is a drywall saw?

   

Features

  

Blade

A drywall saw has a tapered blade, usually characterized by a sharp, knife-like point at the end. On most models, the blade cannot be removed from the handle. 

A drywall saw usually has a 150 mm (approximately 5.9 inch) blade.

        

Blade tip

The knife-like tip at the end of a drywall saw blade is used to pierce into the material to start the cut rather than starting from the edge.

As a result, people often refer to drywall saws as hacksaws.

        

cutting stroke

Typically, drywall saw teeth do not slope in any particular direction. As a result, most models will cut in both push and pull strokes.

For more information see our section: Push saws and pull saws.

       

 

Teeth per inch (TPI)

Drywall saw blades typically have 6 to 8 teeth per inch.

        

The teeth tend to be very sharp, with relatively deep throats. This is to ensure that the blade can cut material quickly and aggressively, 

removing more waste with each stroke.

As a result, a drywall saw will allow you to make quick cuts, but because of its aggressive cutting action, it can be difficult to achieve a neat finish. (Because drywall is more likely to be coated, a rough finish may not matter much.)

        

Processing

Drywall saws usually have what is known as a straight handle. This type of handle is commonly found on saws used for shorter, curved cuts.

The cylindrical handle can be freely rotated in the user's hand, making it easy to cut curved and straight lines.