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Default Straight and level outlet boxes


"John Gilmer" wrote in message
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The only problem most people have is getting the
box at the correct depth compared to the surface f
the wall, but that isn't hard if you have measured
correctly and made a simple jig.


So long as the box doesn't stick beyond the dry wall the "plaster ears"
will
cover you. That's what they are for.

Mostly, the boxes are set flush with the front of the wall stud. The
plaster ears keep the devices flush with the dry wall.


Okay, I think I can do that. That right there just pinpointed my problem, I
was insetting the ears on the outlet into the drywall rather than using them
for mounting surfaces.

Thanks.