How to Cut Drywall With Drywall Hammers

Drywall hammers have not evolved much over the years. They have a hammer end and an ax end. Although most people cut drywall with utility knives and drywall saws, the ax end of the drywall hammer is useful when you have to make a quick square hole as well. Cutting with a drywall hammer is strictly for crude cuts that often are hidden behind molding or wall plates.There is no one right way to cut drywall with drywall hammers but there are a couple of common methods.

Pencil
Straight edge
Rubber mallet

Instructions

- 1
  Draw the lines onto the drywall where you need to cut with a pencil. Use a straight edge when making your lines so the lines are straight.
- 2
  Place the blade of the ax side of the drywall hammer over the cut line. When starting a hole, ensure the top of the blade is at a corner.
- 3
  Rock the ax blade end to end with the handle, while holding pressure with one hand on the hammer head. The pressure and rocking action pushes the blade through the drywall.
- 4
  Smack the hammer end of the drywall hammer with a rubber mallet a couple of times, instead of rocking the blade. Lift the drywall hammer out of the drywall, and move it down the cut line.
- 5
  Continue striking the drywall hammer with the rubber mallet, and moving it along the line until the hole is cut complete.

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