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It all depends on what you mean by "best".
If using plastic and NM gets you the job, would that be better than bidding it pipe and wire w/metal boxes and not getting the job?
"best" to me means: whatever the customer is willing to pay for that gets me the job.
MF Dagger
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Also there is a huge difference in nail on boxes between styles. You may want to try a few different brands and see what you prefer. Working with material that you dislike makes for a real long day.
ultramegabob
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the blue plastic boxes are fine as long as you dont over drive the nails and torque the box out of shape, fiber boxes and resin boxes hold thier shape better, but can shatter if you miss the nail, and they cost more.
a tip to make your box nailing go quicker is to cut a piece of 2x4 to the height you want the bottom of your box, just sit it on the plate and set the box on top of the 2x4 nail the box in place pull the board out, move to the next location and start over, that way you dont have to break out the measuring tape and sharpie at each location. dont forget to subtract 1 1/2 from your height to allow for the thickness of the bottom plate
a tip to make your box nailing go quicker is to cut a piece of 2x4 to the height you want the bottom of your box, just sit it on the plate and set the box on top of the 2x4 nail the box in place pull the board out, move to the next location and start over, that way you dont have to break out the measuring tape and sharpie at each location. dont forget to subtract 1 1/2 from your height to allow for the thickness of the bottom plate
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I just use my hammer.
ultramegabob
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that works fine if your hammer is the right length, and everyone your working with uses the same hammer:grin:
What is the 'right' length? 14"? 16"? 18"?
Besides, everyone on my crew uses the same hammer.
(I work alone :grin
ultramegabob
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whatever the customer wants is the "right" length..... thats why I used a scrap piece of lumber, I could change it
I've never had anyone request a specific height.
hardworkingstiff
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What is the 'right' length? 14"? 16"? 18"?
Besides, everyone on my crew uses the same hammer.
(I work alone :grin
16.725" AFF to the bottom of the box. :smile: :roll:
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