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[stickboy1375]

I wouldn't call it ghastly. I'd do it the same way, just not with strings.

ken, whats your tool of choice?

 

[stickboy1375]

I have the laser plumb job, works great by the way, especially with sloped ceilings.

 

[peter d]

Scott are those Lightolier rough-in kits? Any particular reason you're using them?

 

[stickboy1375]

Scott are those Lightolier rough-in kits? Any particular reason you're using them?

I actually like them myself.

 

[peter d]

I actually like them myself.

I'm not such a fan of them. I think Ligholiers trim designs and selection of trims is far superior to any other brand, but their cans are really lame. I don't like those pointy spring spring steel clips that hold the trim in place....they really need to design something better.

 

[480sparky]

ken, whats your tool of choice?

Depends on how well the ceiling is framed. If it's within 1/4", I'd just use a tape measure.

Otherwise, I lay it all out on the floor and use a Stanley FatMax plumb bob to shoot straight up.

 

[stickboy1375]

Depends on how well the ceiling is framed. If it's within 1/4", I'd just use a tape measure.

Otherwise, I lay it all out on the floor and use a Stanley FatMax plumb bob to shoot straight up.

I worked with a stereo installer once, he had this laser gizmo that shot up two intersecting lines on the ceiling, I had my recess nailed up before he had his gizmo setup.. :grin:

 

[electricmanscott]

Lighting designer supplied cans. But...I use Lightolier anyway. These are kind of a pita and have NO innovative features to speed up installation. The quality in my opinion is superrior to other brands though, and I have tried many.


As for the string layout.... I have, and use lasers too, but for this layout (16 lights in four rows of four) it was easier to make my measurements and tack up some string. This way ALL 16 locations were exactly where they were supposed to be and the tape measure was tossed aside.

 

[stickboy1375]

I do like Juno's IC can, and it nails up with ease, and trim installation. But I love the price of Lightolier.

 

[ItsHot]

Lighting designer

Lighting designer

"Lighting designer supplied cans"! Sounds like an episode of "This old house" gone bad!!:grin:

 

[peter d]

But I love the price of Lightolier.

That, and the fact that almost every single supply house in New England carries Lightolier.

 

[electricmanscott]

"Lighting designer supplied cans"! Sounds like an episode of "This old house" gone bad!!:grin:

Oh yeah...it's turning into battle of the designers.....and none are actually listening to the homeowner....:roll:

 

[r_merc]

I'm gonna see if I can get a couple of my builders to adopt this furring method... nah wont happen back to drilling lots of holes

Rick

 

[quogueelectric]

I would bet that you still use a chalk box for lay out.

I use chalk boxes all the time spray with clear enamel on floor then the laser takes it from there. White chalk on cedar.

 

[quogueelectric]

I expected a severe beating for this, however unwarranted it would actualy be.....how disappointing

Hey we are all trying we know how much you enjoy a beating.

 

[peter d]

I use chalk boxes all the time spray with clear enamel on floor then the laser takes it from there.

Oh sure...next you'll tell us that you live in a barn and eat hay.

 

[Minuteman]

This furring strip thing goes way back to when buffalo roamed these lands.

The Buffaloes Bills can't seem to roam into a Super Bowl ring.

 

[crossman]

string is good