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04-17-2012, 07:48 PM
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No. Looks nice. But, I just use wing boxes for that. Same rating and just as easy to install and quick. I don't use hole saws for drywall only hand saw too
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04-17-2012, 07:49 PM
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Wow how lazy can you get?
I bet the first time you wack a hole saw in the wall and find out there is a pipe or stud in the way of the box you will change your mind about them
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04-17-2012, 07:49 PM
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Not yet but if a standard cover fits then they would be great to use. 
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04-17-2012, 07:49 PM
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I don't get it. is it that hard to cut a neat rectangular hole ?. . . now, if they make one the size of my foot or my fist, maybe I could see the advantage to it.
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04-17-2012, 07:52 PM
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Originally Posted by 19kilosparky984
Wow how lazy can you get?
I bet the first time you wack a hole saw in the wall and find out there is a pipe or stud in the way of the box you will change your mind about them
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That why you still use your cabinet tip screwdriver to check for obstructions before you cut. 
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04-17-2012, 07:53 PM
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They work great for plastered wall with lath boards. No chipped or cracked plaster
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04-17-2012, 07:54 PM
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Found the problem...
Quote:
Install device (GFCI shown)
and provided maxi-size cover
plate.
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So it is either an oversized plate or one that has wings. 
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04-17-2012, 08:04 PM
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Not yet.
Two things jump out at me.
1- the over sized hole in the sheet rock, maybe we need a pole.
2- is the maxi plate.
In a private home that would look way outa place and not very professional.
On the other hand, in a slum lord type application, geter' done- rental unit for cheap down and dirty.
I can see an application for it.
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04-17-2012, 08:36 PM
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That why you still use your cabinet tip screwdriver to check for obstructions before you cut. |
No that is what we used to call a mexician stud finder. 
If you cut it in by hand you can adjust if you hit something. I would rather cut by hand then have to spackle even a screwdriver sized hole.
How hard is it to cut sheetrock? 
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04-17-2012, 08:45 PM
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It's really easy with a hole saw......
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04-17-2012, 08:48 PM
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Good in theory but, hack IMO. 
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04-17-2012, 11:05 PM
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arlington makes a simular product. I would rather use a wing box or a raco 519 with f straps.
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04-18-2012, 12:22 AM
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Looks like a DIY home depot special
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04-18-2012, 01:21 AM
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They make a rectangular hole saw.... http://www.switchmark.co.nz/
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04-18-2012, 01:37 AM
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I've tried them out in low voltage applications (got some free samples).
They're fast, but ugly as hell.
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04-18-2012, 04:56 AM
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There is no frigging way I will intentionally use a big ugly ass goof plate. It would look like dung near normal plates.
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04-18-2012, 04:58 AM
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No easier than learning how to use a hole saw carefully
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04-18-2012, 05:10 AM
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No easier than learning how to use a hole saw carefully
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Yes but a gib saw has never thrown my helper off the ladder when it hit insulation, haha. High torque drill, big holesaw and surprise insulation is a wild ride.
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04-18-2012, 05:10 AM
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great..another step in the wrong direction...dumy dis down somemore...the right way takes what....60 seconds...
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