Best technique/tools for cutting the space for back boxes?

[wolfiehogan]

what is a scutch

 

[tony mc]

what is a scutch

Draper 78203 200mm Scutch Chisel

Hope this helps.

 

[LukeD]

What the Scutch like on hard black engieering bricks.

engieering I need specs

Hard work !!!! Those bricks are the work of Satan

 

[rocker]

There's only one easy way to chop out engineering bricks, and it involves artilliery.......

 

[sonobit]

For me it depends on the property and location/use. if the house is empty then ill chase out with a angle grinder/wall chaser cos chances are the place is gonna be a mess anyway with other work going on, just remember to where a decent mask and goggles. Also its easier to fill if the customer wants it filling in by you.

If its in an occuppied house use scutch/chisels cos much less mess and they will expect you to get the thick up at least. But do get a decent SDS with rotor stop so much quicker. When it comes to Engineering bricks the better the drill n chisel/bit the quicker it will be. Scutches are good cos you can change the blades when they are worn out.

Otherwise get a labourer. LOL

 

[High Tower]

There's only one easy way to chop out engineering bricks, and it involves artilliery.......

Lol!!! Since when have screwfix started stocking shape charges??

Or were you thinking more along the lines of just hit it with a RPG and let the plasterers sort the rest

 

[jaresquire]

Otherwise get a labourer. LOL

Last mansion project I was on the builders hired a guy just for chasing and hole boring, he made as much as I do on a good day every day of the week!

 

[LukeD]

Last mansion project I was on the builders hired a guy just for chasing and hole boring, he made as much as I do on a good day every day of the week!

Seen that before. Plan was made up and the guy drilled and cut out everything needed. then "pullers" did the cables . It can really work when one man is set up to do a specific job

 

[sonobit]

Last mansion project I was on the builders hired a guy just for chasing and hole boring, he made as much as I do on a good day every day of the week!

I completely agree, on really big jobs its by far the best way to go. I used to work for the council and we had to re wire entire houses in one day, 6 men, 2 chasing and box drilling, 2 men power, 2 men lights. first fix, done in usally 3-4 hours, then second fix on the afternoon, 1 man on CU and testing and then 1man 1 room then move on. very quick.

 

[jaresquire]

6 men sounds about right, its when the team is 3 men in a day you have to wonder..

 

[Penance]

Lol!!! Since when have screwfix started stocking shape charges??

Or were you thinking more along the lines of just hit it with a RPG and let the plasterers sort the rest

I can get hold of a few of these, might just do the job

 

[High Tower]

I can get hold of a few of these, might just do the job

Ha ha ha!!!

 

[jaresquire]

Is that the new Hilti??

 

[Penance]

Na, dewalt mate.

 

[millwall ken]

scutch chisel (its more accurate and gives neater edges than a cold or bolster chisel), lump hammer, gloves (to stop blisters). its better to get a drill with rotary stop, and use a chisel buit on it, but always have hammer and cold/bolster/scutch handy in case of no power ect.

Yep and nice neat stitch drilling.