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U_oOkay-Buddy t1_itatans wrote

Reply to comment by NoMuffinForYou in Odd area in my basement by NoMuffinForYou

Just cut a 1ftx1ft square out. Then save the piece if you end up patching it back in. The stud finder can’t really tell you what it is. It could be some sort of old fire place that just has wood furring strips added around the outside to support the drywall.

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imnotsoho t1_itaviap wrote

Either use a utility knife to cut in middle of studs and drywall saw to cut the horizontals or use the drywall saw to cut a 1x1 foot hole with a bevel so the cut out piece is easily replaced. Bevel it so the saw tip point towards center of square, put a screw in the center first so you don't lose the whole thing inside the wall.

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