"Paul Franklin" wrote in message
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On Thu, 9 Nov 2006 17:13:43 -0800, "Eigenvector"
wrote:

I was in the process of mounting the boxes for sconce lights and I noticed
that the boxes are rather imprecise and difficult to mount. I'm
reasonably
sure I didn't have cheap boxes and when I looked around I only found them
in
this style, or some facimile thereof.

http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?actio...20H&lpage=none

That's a good estimate of what I figured would work. NOPE, the nails are
difficult to drive in because they go in at an angle, the box is tough to
position properly because there is no markings on it, and it doesn't even
lay flat against the stud.

Are there better choices for mounting sconces? I would prefer
non-metallic,
as then it would have to be grounded as well. Small job, but it adds to
the
tasks.


See if you can find these at a local electrical distributor:

http://www.smartboxinc.com/

HTH,

Paul


Those look pretty slick, can't find a distributor in Canada though, pity.

PV