"Kevin" wrote in message
l.net...
Great tips, thank you.

I found this, http://www.acmediy.com/techniques/re...all-intact.php

which is exactly my situation.

I my current case, I need to to up from the ac panel, through the top
plate then through the attic and down through the top plate to where I
place the 220v outlets. So I need to remove 2 sections.

Any tips on how to route the wires? I have to do it from the wall
upwards. I cannot get to the top plate from the attic. I was thinking to
fish the wires up from the ac panel and then fish up from the outlet with
my fish tape or other -- tape the two ends in the attic and try to pull
the outlet end back through.

"Pat" wrote in message
nvilleaccesscompany...

"Kevin" wrote in message
l.net...
I want to run some new circuits to my drywalled and insulated shop.

The panel (100A seperate from house with shutoff at the pole) is about 2
feet from the ceiling and the outlets are 20+ feet away and will be 4
feet down from the ceiling. Walls, ceiling are all drywalled, taped,
and mudded and textured.

I have a pretty low slope roof so I don't think I can get over to the
top plate from the attic.

I was thinking to cut away a "bay" width of drywall so I can get access
to the top plate.

Any tips greatly appreciated. I'd really like to minimize the damage
to the drywall as it's professionally installed and textured.

Thanks,


Just make a hole where you need one. Usually a foot square gives plenty
of access space. When you are finished fasten some boards across the
back of the hole and then replace the piece you cut out. A little mud
and you'll never see the repair. They make drill bits about 4 feet long
for this job. I make a hole and drill thru a couple of studs to another
hole about 4 feet away. Then pull the wire thru and move on to the next
4 feet. If you can't match the texture yourself get a professional to
come by. It will be a quick and easy job for him. Watch close. Shops
need drywall repairs often and you need to learn.



This is my technique for cutting and patching drywall access holes:
http://www.wd40jobsite.com/secret_de...748&c=1&q=&s=1

I usually cut a hole around 6" wide by 14" long about 3" below the ceiling.
This gives me enough room to get my drill in the wall so that I can drill
straight or slightly tilt the bit so that it pitches inward. You may be
able to do as you suggested by taping the fishtape and wire together, but
you might need a helper to help feed the wires and guide them through the
holes. Pull enough slack into the attic on the wire and you might get
lucky.