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Need extra-large double gang socket plate. Thanks!
Greetings all!
I was roped onto the usenet in the early 1990's, and have always been impressed by the "ask any recondite question and get a plethora of meaningful responses" policy that seems to prevail in this venue. And at present, I am feeling particularly recondite: As a result of some drywall mayhem, I need a double-gang socket plate (four sockets) that is larger than the usual size. Doesn't have to be gargantuan...maybe an inch larger in all directions than the standard variety. Brown would be great, tiki/tropical/surf theme even better, but extra-large is the main criterion. Thanks in advance for any advice! Chuck |
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Consider a wooden made to fit the requirement. Neighbor had a need
for a combo plate and had both sides but they didn't match so I made a new plate from red oak. Used what they had for dimensions of the holes. Post to rec.woodworking with your need and include your location or check yellow pages for custom woodworking shop. On 28 Dec 2004 00:27:26 -0800, wrote: Greetings all! I was roped onto the usenet in the early 1990's, and have always been impressed by the "ask any recondite question and get a plethora of meaningful responses" policy that seems to prevail in this venue. And at present, I am feeling particularly recondite: As a result of some drywall mayhem, I need a double-gang socket plate (four sockets) that is larger than the usual size. Doesn't have to be gargantuan...maybe an inch larger in all directions than the standard variety. Brown would be great, tiki/tropical/surf theme even better, but extra-large is the main criterion. Thanks in advance for any advice! Chuck |
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On Tue, 28 Dec 2004 06:20:09 -0600, "DanG" wrote:
Overcut your drywall really bad, huh? If that was the case, spackle would be your friend. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Keep the whole world singing . . . . DanG (remove the sevens) wrote in message roups.com... Greetings all! I was roped onto the usenet in the early 1990's, and have always been impressed by the "ask any recondite question and get a plethora of meaningful responses" policy that seems to prevail in this venue. And at present, I am feeling particularly recondite: As a result of some drywall mayhem, I need a double-gang socket plate (four sockets) that is larger than the usual size. Doesn't have to be gargantuan...maybe an inch larger in all directions than the standard variety. Brown would be great, tiki/tropical/surf theme even better, but extra-large is the main criterion. Thanks in advance for any advice! Chuck later, tom @ www.URLBee.com |
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They sell oversized plates at most home improvement stores
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Go to an electrical supply house and ask for a king size two gang duplex
wall plate. If they don't have it in stock, they can get it. Your choice of colors may be limited, but you can always spray paint it. I recommend that you get a metal one for strength. John Grabowski http://www.mrelectrician.tv wrote in message oups.com... Greetings all! I was roped onto the usenet in the early 1990's, and have always been impressed by the "ask any recondite question and get a plethora of meaningful responses" policy that seems to prevail in this venue. And at present, I am feeling particularly recondite: As a result of some drywall mayhem, I need a double-gang socket plate (four sockets) that is larger than the usual size. Doesn't have to be gargantuan...maybe an inch larger in all directions than the standard variety. Brown would be great, tiki/tropical/surf theme even better, but extra-large is the main criterion. Thanks in advance for any advice! Chuck |
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Others all have good suggestions. Best is to tape and mud up to the
box. My option in about the same condition was to remove the box, re-size opening for a 3-gang box and then put a dummy switch in the 3rd slot. Harry K |
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