Patent ID: 6430817
Filing Date: 2002-08-13
Classification: B26B

Abstract:
A drywall cutting tool in combination with a straight edge device comprising:a cutting blade having at least one cutting edge; a slidable body having a front cavity formed in a front thereof and a rear cavity formed in a rear thereof, said slidable body having a first side face, a second side face, a front face, a rear face, and a flat bottom; said front cavity being bounded by said front face, said side faces, and a top face, said rear cavity being bounded by said rear face, said side faces, and said top face; a slot being formed in at least one of said side faces, said slot being sized to securely retain said cutting blade; and a fastener being attached to said slidable body to retain said cutting blade, wherein said straight edge cutting device being placed on a drywall board, one of said faces of said drywall cutting tool being forced against said straight edge device to produce a straight cut in the drywall board.