Oscillating tool with a metal blade, or Sawzall is what I use to cut out nail-on boxes. Sometimes you can use two screwdrivers to pry the nails loose. Just have to be careful to not break the edge of the drywall.That is an easy job. You won't find clips so get yourself an old work box and pop it in. You can just slip a hack saw blade near the stud side of the box and cut the nails. I usually end up busting up the box with a screwdriver, needlenose or whatever it takes. Be careful not to enlarge the hole
I fully agree, except I would use a smart box (maybe that's what you meant, but the op should know a regular old work box won't grab in that cut out).That is an easy job. You won't find clips so get yourself an old work box and pop it in. You can just slip a hack saw blade near the stud side of the box and cut the nails. I usually end up busting up the box with a screwdriver, needlenose or whatever it takes. Be careful not to enlarge the hole
They don't make that type of box anymore?That is an easy job. You won't find clips so get yourself an old work box and pop it in. You can just slip a hack saw blade near the stud side of the box and cut the nails. I usually end up busting up the box with a screwdriver, needlenose or whatever it takes. Be careful not to enlarge the hole
Ok it might barely grab. Got one right here and considering the probable 1/16 larger cut out, looks like each ear will grab about 3/32. No thanks.Why do you say that? Looking at the device-screw holes, the wall holes appear to be the same size.
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Didn't like my suggestion in post #2?Well I guess I am hosed. They don't make those receptacle/box anymore and I have 5 or so that I need to replace.
That is along the lines of what I was thinking. Maybe even silicone or latex caulk or even general construction adhesive. But if the kind of thing you don't want to have to wait long for cure then a faster setting epoxy is probably the best answer. Most can be machined so you should be able to drill and tap after it has hardened.
And for when the damage is REAL badSimple fix for broken drywall edges:
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Nobody mentioned the add-on 'support ears:'Why do you say that? Looking at the device-screw holes, the wall holes appear to be the same size.
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These are not much help when the hole is too big for the ears on the box.Nobody mentioned the add-on 'support ears:'
It was so nice when the Fein patent expired in 2009 and then everyone could afford a multitool. Very useful piece of kit.Oscillating tool with a metal blade,