I am looking for any hints on how to remove a single gang metal box. This one is the type from early 60's that was face nailed onto 2x4 with the flat plate. I need to turn this box into a 2 gang box in the bedroom to add a 3 way switch for hall that original electricians did not put in. then house has plastered walls and i'm afraid trying to cut bracket off with a sawzall will break out then plaster. Any hints or suggestion?
A dremel will cut the bracket off and won't vibrate the the mounting plate loose.. I have used this in the past. I have also used a 3" Makita saw with a diamond blade to cut the bracket and then finish it off with a hack saw blade.
thats what I would and have done as well. Let the blade do the work, dont put to much if any pressure on it and make sure it is a brand new blade. Other times if the wall seems sturdy enough I will break the box down a bit by prying its side off, this helps limit any damage when you sawzauwl it. Good luck.
what in the hell are you going on about? what bathroom? where was there ever a mention of a bathroom until you brought it up? Please remove your tinfoil hat, sir, you are beginning to confuse me..............
Just use a double stack 3-way switch and leave the existing box.
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