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Posted By: bigpapa rework boxes for thick walls? - 02/06/10 07:18 AM
Anybody know of a rework box that works well with walls that are 1-1/2 in thick or more?
Posted By: davemica Re: rework boxes for thick walls? - 02/06/10 05:09 PM
What about just a deep metal box with plaster ears like a 3x2x 3-1/2" deep and either using holdits (battleships) or screws through the ears into the wall?
Posted By: leland Re: rework boxes for thick walls? - 02/06/10 05:34 PM
Double sheet rock- i cut top and bottom off of the 'mad bars'(battle ship) bend the tabs out and tap in between the 2 layers. Works great.
Posted By: HotLine1 Re: rework boxes for thick walls? - 02/06/10 06:44 PM
Do they still make the 'extra long' madison bars??
Posted By: Rewire Re: rework boxes for thick walls? - 02/06/10 07:17 PM
try this
http://www.licensedelectrician.com/Store/SmartBox.htm
Posted By: bigpapa Re: rework boxes for thick walls? - 02/06/10 07:48 PM
thanks
I will see of I can find some longer Madison bars somewhere.
I know my regular suppliers don't have them.
Posted By: Obsaleet Re: rework boxes for thick walls? - 02/07/10 12:15 AM
Steel City 820-D good for 2 3/4 '' thats all I use. Just cut them down. This way I only stock 1 size in truck. I would use 3 1/2" metal old work box, with the clamps in it. depends on M/C or Rx. If it is double rock it may be fire rated?

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