Goldblatt G15850 Blade Runner Drywall Cutting Tool

by Goldblatt

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The next evolution in drywall cutting the Blade Runner Professional drywall cutter cuts both sides of the drywall at the same time for quick easy cuts three is nothing else like it on the market today light weight and fast it makes quick work of any drywall cutting job.

Product Description

Cut both sides of drywall simultaneously using magnets to guide bottom cut. Works with 1 2'' or 5 8'' board. Cut curves, corners, shapes, and straight lines with ease. Reduces time it takes to score and cut drywall.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 8 x 2.5 x 3.8 inches ; 1.1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B001O457EU
• Item model number: G15850
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,583 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #19 in Home Improvement > Power & Hand Tools > Hand Tools > Cutters

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Works but not necessary, February 2, 2011

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A. Johnson (PA) - See all my reviews
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OK here I am the Debbie Downer reviewer since all the other reviews are so positive. What I have found is that this works as advertised, but it's not necessarily easier overall, or a true replacemet, than simply using a utility knife with a proper drywall T-square. Good on 1/4 or 1/2 drywall, not so great on thicker fire resistant stuff. I have had the two halves snap together a couple of times on me (see other reviewers comments) and it's VERY HARD resetting them; and each time the blades get damaged. Also the blades are harder to find and pricier than standard utility baldes. All you really need is a deep score on the drywall face with a utility knife and you have no trouble separating the pieces. The good thing about this is that it cuts on both sides saving you the trouble of having to cut the brown backing paper. This could be handy for curved cuts or very long ones where you don't have a very long straight edge. For holes a jigaw works fine. So my review is based on the price vs. the utility gained. I am not sure it's worth it.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars It doesn't get any easier, April 11, 2010

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Donald Repp "dnrpp" (San Antonio, Texas USA) - See all my reviews
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I love this tool!

It took several tries to get the hang of it, but once mastered, it works great.

I wish the manufacturer had made one (or both) of the sides square so that you could clamp a board to the sheetrock and then "ride the board" for perfectly straight cuts. Usually cuts don't have to be perfect, but on the rare occasion that one does, you have to draw a line and then follow the line carefully.

That is the only reason I didn't give it a 5.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Delighted, January 10, 2010

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B. Delcambre (Texas, United States) - See all my reviews
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Saw this product on 'This Old House'. The drywall cutter works exactly as described, absolutely delighted. Make sure to go online and watch the instructional video..