Metal Studs and adding 2 light switches

[RyanRitten]

Hey All,

I purchased a home that has metal studs in the unfinished basement. I am in the process of wiring up light switches. I purchases 2 light switches that have their own light dimmers. These 2 switches are separate and wont fit together in a multi-game box so I plan on putting them side by side like as shown in the first picture below.

My question is.... how do I do this with metal studs? With wooden studs i'd do something similar to what I have shown in the 2nd picture. But I'd guessing that doesn't work with metal studs.

Thanks for any advice you can give!

 

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