Electric planer on plasterboard?

Discussion in 'Builders' Talk' started by Deano070578, Oct 28, 2014.

  1. Deano070578

    Deano070578 Member

    I'm trying to put up a plasterboard ceiling between floor joists in a back room in a farmhouse to keep part of the beam exposed. What a job! The joists aren't all lined up and trying to cut the plasterboard to go between the joists is a nightmare.

    Is it safe to use an electric planer to take off a few millimetres here and there If I use a face mask? I know it is messy but it is being renovated!
     
    Deano070578, Oct 28, 2014
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  2. Phil the Paver

    Phil the Paver Screwfix Select

    Possible I suppose, but as you say messy and risky in the sense it will take it off really quickly, a plasterboard rasp is the tool to use, easy to use not as messy and only about a tenner.

    Wholesale-Export-Quality-Wallboard-Rasp-Plasterboard-Planer-Gypsum-Board-Planer-Trimmer.jpg
     
    Phil the Paver, Oct 28, 2014
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  3. plumberboy

    plumberboy Well-Known Member

    Why don't you just use an old Rasp,works well on plaster board just to remove a few mm in places.;)
     
    plumberboy, Oct 28, 2014
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  4. plumberboy

    plumberboy Well-Known Member

    Beat me to it buy a few seconds Phil.:)
     
    plumberboy, Oct 28, 2014
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  5. Phil the Paver

    Phil the Paver Screwfix Select

    That what the wife says. :p:p
     
    Phil the Paver, Oct 28, 2014
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  6. plumberboy

    plumberboy Well-Known Member

    Ha Ha!!!!!!!!!! Nice one.:p:p:p:p
     
    plumberboy, Oct 28, 2014
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  7. Deano070578

    Deano070578 Member

    thanks guys - I'll get one of those - otherwise I'll be like a snowman with my electric planer!
     
    Deano070578, Oct 28, 2014
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  8. moppylhd

    moppylhd Member

    Just cut the board a few mm smaller. The gaps will be filled with plaster etc.
     
    moppylhd, Oct 29, 2014
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