[Woodcarver] Light plate switches

[Donna Menke]

Did you ever try to start a campfire with a spark? You would need very fine material- like fluff- to catch from a spark. I understand the need for caution, but this seems like overkill to me. 

Buying the metal switchplate cover and layering over seems like the easiest solution, but I have another that may work. If there is a small printing shop around that uses/used offset printing they may have some old used offset sheets. They are of thin aluminum that is easy to form. I used to get them for 25 cents.
If not that- I think that the big box hobby shops have other thin sheet metals that maybe could work.
Donna Menke
http://www.woodworks-by-donna.com 
Author: The Ultimate Band Saw Box Book



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> From: Denny Bell <denny_bell at hotmail.com>

> To: Bill Judt <woodcarver at carverscompanion.com>

> Sent: Monday, April 6, 2009 9:20:29 PM

> Subject: Re: [Woodcarver] Light plate switches

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>  The metal can be quite thin and should be large enough to cover the wood over 

> the opening of the box.  It will be over the screw holes.  The idea is that the 

> wood will not be exposed to any sparks if the switch or outlet should 

> malfunction.

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> From: merrihat at hotmail.com

> To: woodcarver at carverscompanion.com

> Date: Tue, 7 Apr 2009 01:18:20 +0000

> Subject: Re: [Woodcarver] Light plate switches

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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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