RE: Re: Plaster "nibbler"

["Jim" <jim@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Many thanks mark, very useful info and advice.

Now I know the correct name for them, I'm finding them everywhere!


Hire looks in the region of =A360 for a weekend, so might just go that
rout=
e
and get it all done in one go.



Jim
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-----Original Message-----
From: ukha_d@xxxxxxx [mailto:ukha_d@xxxxxxx] On Behalf Of
Mark Marsh
Sent: 17 August 2007 17:49
To: ukha_d@xxxxxxx
Subject: [ukha_d] Re: Plaster "nibbler"

--- In ukha_d@xxxxxxx, "stuckinthemud_org" <jim@...> wrote:
>
> Does anyone know of a source of a "plaster nibbler".
>=20
> I want to cut some cat5 cables into a wall but not make a mess, so=20
> just looking for a tool that will dig out the plaster in a
controlled
> manner, to make a slot that I can then cover and refill.
>=20
> Tried the usual suspects such as Screwfix but can't find anything=20
> (unless I've missed it!).

Probably overkill but it'll do the job...

http://www.axminster.co.uk/product-Makita-SG1250-Wall-Chaser-31163.htm

or

http://www.metabo.co.uk/metabo/uk/en/produkte/wallchasers/
1400wattelectronicwallchasermfe30_6_01119_38.html

I'd use...

http://www.axminster.co.uk/recno/1/product-Fein-FMM-250Q-MultiMaster-
Top-603779.htm

Mainly because I've already got one but it's a great tool for cutting
plaster / plasterboard as it works by vibration so doesn't throw the dust
s=
o
far and it's very good for making plunge cuts (sawing into places where you
can't get a saw in etc).

I think I've seen adaptors for angle grinders but cant find anything with a
quick google. A plain angle grinder will work but will be messy.

Cheaper still is a stanley knife and an old wood chisel - very heavily
scor=
e
the edges of the channel with the knife and chisel the inside out - only
works for plaster, if you have to go into the brick then you need a cold
chisel and it's much harder. If you've got plasterboard you need to cut
ver=
y
deep (ideally through the board) with the knife which is hard work. There
are curved saws that can be used as well.

If you're working with plaster and want to avoid a mess, the vacuum cleaner
is a critical part of the equipment.

Good luck

Mark