bubb_tubbs

I generally put them at 12" to bottom (13.5" to centre) unless specs instruct me otherwise.

Switches are 47.5" centre line.

croakerchoker

This to me seems like an ok idea. Maybe this will work better for some. I usually get the nut started on the all thread about and inch, then stick the all thread into my drill as if it were a drill bit. Grab the nut with channel locks, wrench, whatever you prefer. Run the drill in reverse, the nut will zip up the all thread. Careful to not damage threads when tightening the chuck on your drill, and if you try to tighten with drill before you remove it will likely damage the threads inside the chuck.

dowmace

That wont work on an existing rack.

croakerchoker

[quote=dowmace;700826]That wont work on an existing rack.[/

True, never said it would...

bubb_tubbs

What he's getting at is that the method you commented on will.

denny3992

1)like the color coding on nut drivers ive colr coded my sockets and wrenches with phase tape! instead of digging thru my klein bag, just look for the colors.
2) if ur short on threaded reducers for up to 1 1/2 " thread the outside of a grc coupling ie a 1/2 grc coupl threaded on the outside will screw into a 3/4 hub.
3) when u have a bunch of conduits stubbed out of the slab and need to go into a panel or trough, put a piece of cardboard or 1/4 luan on it and tap with a hammer, no need for all kinds of measurements! makes a great template

chewy

If you need to cut a drill bit down in size, just get your hacksaw and hold it on the bit steadied against the jaws of the chuck and go for gold moving the hacksaw back and forth. I had to do this recently when I was running conduit inside a cavity sliding door, using my M12 right angle drill.

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french connection!!

my steps stairs ladder !

chewy

I just cut the front legs down off of a regular ladder for stairs work then replaced the feet and it looks purpose built.

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ralpha494

What could possibly go wrong?

randomkiller

Belt slip maybe and you break your back when you land? Way more money spent on medical bills than renting or buying a stair ladder.

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randomkiller

1) Sounds like it'll work.
2) Sounds like a PIA first off and then changing the approved use of a fitting if caught by an inspector just isn't worth it in the long run. Plus I'd think it looks hack.
3) Use it all the time.

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denny3992

only ever done #2 in a pinch, yes it is hack! but has gotten me out of a jam in the past

thoenew

Especially when a Little Giant Select Step 5-8 is only $155 with shipping today.
(unfortunately it's aluminum, even though a fiberglass is only $230)

french connection!!

I use a ratchet strap and climb on the 4' yellow ladder , happen maybe twice per year to be in situation like that , so good enough .

pwoody

When marking center in a ceiling tile for a fixture box, use a straightedge and make a line from both diagonal corner to corner. If your tape measure is beefy enough you can use that.

way faster and no math involved.

bubb_tubbs

Aren't you drilling/cutting from the back in that case? It tends to make the veneer at the edges of the hole pull away when you do that and some fixtures don't cover it.

MollyHatchet29

Poke through the center from the back and you know where to put the pilot bit. Flip it, then cut. Ceiling tiles have a tendency to blow out the back which makes the face look jagged (like you said above)

I've also heard of using a small bit, some thread measured to the radius of your desired circle and a pencil to mark them. Pop through the center and circle around with your pencil. Never tried it, though.

running dummy

I've stacked 3-4 on top of each other and drill through all of them with my adjustable radius cutter…boom, done.

mcb-expert

A Quick tip is to use Portable Test Equipment instead of regulars. There are those with power sources built-in.

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