Hands On: Husky 5-in-1 Drywall Tool
By Sean O'HaraConclusions
We can see why Popular Mechanics and others hate this thing. It’s funky as hell. But there’s still something to be said for a single tool that can handle just about every task involved in cutting and shaping drywall.
The worst gadget of last year? Nah. But a few changes certainly would improve it. Adding a point to the keyhole saw would be a big step, and moving the blade release button so you can’t hit it by accident would help too.
For a homeowner trying to buy what he or she needs to patch holes in the wall and maybe install built-in speakers, this $15 multi-tool represents a pretty good buy. Pros, however, will likely want to look elsewhere — like in the area of buying multiple tools that each are more appropriate for and comfortable when performing the task for which they’re designed.
5-in-1 Drywall Tool [Husky]
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May 13th, 2008 at 7:43 pm
Multi-tools are designed to get you through unexpected situations when you are away from your home/shop/job site/office. I don’t think there is a such thing as a drywall emergency. If you gotta tote some gypsum, you shouldn’t mind bringing along a box of individual tools designed specifically to to do individual tasks in the most efficient way and taking the time to do the job right.
May 13th, 2008 at 9:13 pm
i was wondering if perhaps the whole knife itself is about 1.5″ with the blade of the knife centered in the whole thing?? I know when i do renovations it’d be nice if i could just run my finger down the edge of the stud and have it remove 3/4″ so i can patch my drywall holes. could be handy i suppose…
May 14th, 2008 at 8:49 am
I use SpeedRocker
http://toolmonger.com/2007/04/16/hot-or-not-the-speed-rocker-drywall-knife/
http://www.chhanson.com/knivesSpeedRocker.html
Only 3 tools, but enough for any job.