For the few Residential based projects "Under My Belt", did the same as Rojosy [Linked Image] - as to the stripping of the NM Sheath outside the box.

Figure enough to bring in at least ½" of sheathing inside the box, strip sheath - but pull only an inch or so upwards, leaving the sheath encompassing the wires (makes easier to run through box K.O.s and such), insert cable(s) into box, secure with staple(s), remove loose sheaths, make-up splices, move on to next outlet.

Just my way of doing things - obviously cannot leave the Commercial Realm! (Inspectors have made comments about "How Much Of A Shame It Will Be To Cover The Walls With Drywall And Hide The NM Cable"...only because of the "Art Work"). Those comments were very nice indeed! Although I would definitely starve if Residential was my main field and tried to install that way always!

Scott35

BTW: Pre-twist splices, ground pin up when in a location that could benifit from this orientation (or if in the job specs).

S.E.T.

Scott " 35 " Thompson
Just Say NO To Green Eggs And Ham!