George I still have a problem. [Linked Image]

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I checked with an Industry expert and he informed me that those holes are not for the mounting a box to the wooden 2x4. It will place the nail to close to the edge of the top edge of the 2x4. Mounting of the box this way could compromise the support of the box by allowing the nail to split of the edge of the wood.

I have not been on a job with wood studs in a long time.

I work on metal stud jobs, they do not split. [Linked Image]

Bob Badger
Construction & Maintenance Electrician
Massachusetts