Blade for multi tool

Discussion in 'Electricians' Talk' started by tore81, Aug 26, 2016.

  1. tore81

    tore81 Screwfix Select

    Wanting to chase out for socket,

    Anyone reccomend a blade to go through plaster cement brick.
     
  2. chippie244

    chippie244 Super Member

    Use an old wood/metal one.
     
  3. tore81

    tore81 Screwfix Select

    Ok I actually have an old one, just thought it wouldn't work I'll give it a bash cheers chip.
     
  4. chippie244

    chippie244 Super Member

    I'm just guessing and I have loads of old ones.
     
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  5. DIYDave.

    DIYDave. Screwfix Select

    Don't think ur gonna get through brick and cement with a multi tool, regardless of blade choice

    Plaster not a problem but then it's gonna stop.... Or you could say 'hit a brick wall' !!

    Multi tools are a brilliant bit of kit for so many jobs but this ain't one of them. The tool just hasn't got the power or hammer action needed

    Choose another method
     
  6. chippie244

    chippie244 Super Member

    I was thinking soft brick and mortar.
     
  7. DIYDave.

    DIYDave. Screwfix Select

    Soft blocks, breeze blocks, celcon, etc then yep sure, can knock them out with a teaspoon

    But brick ?? Dunno..... How soft can they be ??
     
  8. TP&N

    TP&N Active Member

    Scutch Chisel that's what you need for brick work
     
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  9. chippie244

    chippie244 Super Member

    That's for dressing stone work :confused::confused:
     
  10. TP&N

    TP&N Active Member

    I've been putting back boxes in brick walls for 50 yrs now with a scutch chisel with no problem at all
     
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  11. stateit

    stateit Screwfix Select

    My workflow is:
    Old Multi tool blade to make neat hole in plaster then sds chisel, finish off inner corners with scutch chisel.
    Multitool will get through some older brick styles like victorain/edwardian terracotta like butter.

    If the bricks are crumbling, then forget the sds and use just scutch chisel.

    If soft block then just use multitool throughout.
     
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  12. tore81

    tore81 Screwfix Select

    Thanks all

    Will save me some time. I don't do it every day and as I'm used to wood work I have tried to be a bit too precise.

    I should of allowed a couple of mm all around. A bit of a ball ache! As I only need to take off mm from the sides I'll try those methods cheers.
     
  13. Rob_bv

    Rob_bv Active Member

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  14. KIAB

    KIAB Super Member

    Same here, Scutch chisel, plus I also have a SDS Scutch version, not quite 50 years here though....:rolleyes:

    Very good blades,whether sabre, jigsaw or multitool from Saxton Tools.
     
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  15. KIAB

    KIAB Super Member

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  16. tore81

    tore81 Screwfix Select

    Thanks all managed to get the back box in

    I was a bit rough and had to patch up where plaste edges had chipped, I used bonding plaster then a easy sand jointing compound come up really nice.

    Maybe skim would of been better than joining compound but I had time to sand back etc.

    Next time I will probably invest in the right blade and as scrutch chisel so some great info. Even tho job is done it took way to long but anyway I know now for next time.
     
  17. madhatter1uk

    madhatter1uk Screwfix Select

    Kango, Take out a brick in nano seconds
     

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