[Woodcarver] Light plate switches

[Steve Klein]

The metal has to cover the opening of the electrical box.The openings 
are about 2" wide and 3" high.
What I have done is go to a hardware store that sells electrical parts.  
Buy a cover that already has the rectangular switch hole and the screw 
holes in it.  They are commonly called 'handy box covers' and are about 
2 1/8" wide and 4" high.  They are a little bit domed.  You can take a 
vise and squeeze them flat or just flatten them with a hammer. 
The steel is about 1/16" thick.  They are not very expensive.  50 cents 
to 75 cents.

Steve


Merrilee Johnson wrote:

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> Ok - where do you put the piece of metal on the back and how big does 

> it need to be?  And is that anywhere near where the screws go in to 

> attach to the inside part?  Thanks all of you for 

> this information.  Good idea to do!

> Merrilee

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> Don't anyone forget about the National Electrical Code !!!!

> Combustibles are not allowed in an electrical box !

> Put a piece of metal on the switch side between your wood and the switch.

> DON"T be responsible for a fire.

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> Steve

> Master Electrician

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