I have an wall switch that sticks out about 1/8" at one corner. The wall
the switch is in is very thin and I think the box is probably too long. I
want to find a deep switch plate to compensate. Any suggestions?

John

On Dec 1, 7:24 pm, "New & Improved - N/F John"
wrote:
I have an wall switch that sticks out about 1/8" at one corner. The wall
the switch is in is very thin and I think the box is probably too long. I
want to find a deep switch plate to compensate. Any suggestions?

John

Grind the box flush.

Hey wait...if the wall is too "thin" for the box, why does only one
corner stick out? Wouldn't it stick out all the way around?

New & Improved - N/F John wrote:
I have an wall switch that sticks out about 1/8" at one corner. The wall
the switch is in is very thin and I think the box is probably too long. I
want to find a deep switch plate to compensate. Any suggestions?

John


I'd bust the box out and use an old work box. You can get plastic ones
now that are very shallow but have a piece that curves around behind the
wall to provide the required volume for wiring.

http://www.carlon.com/Master%20Catal...0Boxes_2B1.pdf

Take a look at the B117RSW... I have a couple laying around for just
this purpose; I have a couple narrow walls with thin paneling not
drywall, and some of the boxes have become loose over the years. This
seems to be the easiest way to fix this without taking the paneling
down. Busting up an old metal single gang box without destroying the
drywall or enlarging the hole is tricky, but can be done... BTDT

nate


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"New & Improved - N/F John" wrote in message
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I have an wall switch that sticks out about 1/8" at one corner. The wall
the switch is in is very thin and I think the box is probably too long. I
want to find a deep switch plate to compensate. Any suggestions?


Deep switch plates are made by Mulberry Metal Products, but good luck trying
to find one somewhere. Your best bet is to go to an electrical supply
company and see if they will order you one.

It is way faster and easier to use a dremel type multitool with a grinding
wheel. Believe it or not, it is easy to mark a line on the box (or use your
imagination) and follow the line around and "cut"all the way throught the
metal, cutting out a sliver. Tape paper all around the wall b/c its messy,
and be careful when laying down a still revolving tool. As with any job,
the more durable fiber-reinforced grinding wheels save you a lot in time,
effort, and money


"New & Improved - N/F John" wrote in message
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I have an wall switch that sticks out about 1/8" at one corner. The wall
the switch is in is very thin and I think the box is probably too long. I
want to find a deep switch plate to compensate. Any suggestions?

John





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I couldn't live these days w/o a multitool. A little or a lot of sanding
grinding cutting polishing, etc. You can get them for a song.

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It is way faster and easier to use a dremel type multitool with a
grinding
wheel. Believe it or not, it is easy to mark a line on the box (or use
your
imagination) and follow the line around and "cut"all the way throught the
metal, cutting out a sliver. Tape paper all around the wall b/c its
messy,
and be careful when laying down a still revolving tool. As with any job,
the more durable fiber-reinforced grinding wheels save you a lot in time,
effort, and money


"New & Improved - N/F John" wrote in message
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I have an wall switch that sticks out about 1/8" at one corner. The
wall
the switch is in is very thin and I think the box is probably too long.
I
want to find a deep switch plate to compensate. Any suggestions?

John





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Way faster and easier to grind the box than to spend 2 bucks on a deep
cover plate?

I don't think so.

Most electrical supply companies will have deep cover plates. I know
if you can get them at Home depot. A phone call would be a good way
to find out.


Sun, 2 Dec 2007 11:48:36 -0500, "bent" wrote:

It is way faster and easier to use a dremel type multitool with a grinding
wheel. Believe it or not, it is easy to mark a line on the box (or use your
imagination) and follow the line around and "cut"all the way throught the
metal, cutting out a sliver. Tape paper all around the wall b/c its messy,
and be careful when laying down a still revolving tool. As with any job,
the more durable fiber-reinforced grinding wheels save you a lot in time,
effort, and money


"New & Improved - N/F John" wrote in message
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I have an wall switch that sticks out about 1/8" at one corner. The wall
the switch is in is very thin and I think the box is probably too long. I
want to find a deep switch plate to compensate. Any suggestions?

John





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um, what I meant to write was cut-off wheel, not grinding wheel. The
cut-off wheel actually is grinding to cut through, its an abrasive not a
toothed operation.



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If it were me, I'd install it correctly in the first place, otherwise I'd
fix the bad ones, or then, I'd prefer all the covers look the same.



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A phone call to Home Depot will give you accurate, helpful
information? what color is the sky in your world?

nate

On Dec 2, 2:13 pm, Terry wrote:
Way faster and easier to grind the box than to spend 2 bucks on a deep
cover plate?

I don't think so.

Most electrical supply companies will have deep cover plates. I know
if you can get them at Home depot. A phone call would be a good way
to find out.

Sun, 2 Dec 2007 11:48:36 -0500, "bent" wrote:



It is way faster and easier to use a dremel type multitool with a grinding
wheel. Believe it or not, it is easy to mark a line on the box (or use your
imagination) and follow the line around and "cut"all the way throught the
metal, cutting out a sliver. Tape paper all around the wall b/c its messy,
and be careful when laying down a still revolving tool. As with any job,
the more durable fiber-reinforced grinding wheels save you a lot in time,
effort, and money

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I have an wall switch that sticks out about 1/8" at one corner. The wall
the switch is in is very thin and I think the box is probably too long. I
want to find a deep switch plate to compensate. Any suggestions?

John

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On Sun, 02 Dec 2007 00:24:39 GMT, "New & Improved - N/F John"
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I have an wall switch that sticks out about 1/8" at one corner. The wall
the switch is in is very thin and I think the box is probably too long. I
want to find a deep switch plate to compensate. Any suggestions?

John


Get a piece of nice Oak or Walnut and make one on your jig saw. Use a
router on the edges and cut the hole. Use a nice finish on it and you
got something special. Of course you could just take some 1/8"
paneling and make a piece to fit behind a standard plate. OR Apply
some joint compound and feather it around the switch. OR grind off
the box. OR the simplest method, just put some caulk behind it, and
use a little touch up paint after it drys. OR Just ignore it !!!!