Tool for positioning electrical outlet and junction boxes

Details Tool for positioning electrical outlet and junction boxes Tool for positioning electrical outlet and junction boxes

1988-06-13

1989-07-25

Cuchlinski, Jr., William A.

Geometrical instruments

Gauge

Wall panel outline marker for utility

33DIG10, 269 41, 269254R, 269904, B25B 1100, B23Q 300

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048501158

ABSTRACT:
A tool for facilitating the height and depth placement of electrical outlet and junction boxes during rough construction comprises an elongated extruded support member having a rectangular or square cross-section and approximately five feet long. The rear surface is a plane for placement against the front surface of a stud on which electrical outlet boxes are to be placed. The front surface has a slot in it and box locator devices are slideably attached in the slot, so that the vertical height of electrical boxes to be attached to the stud is established by an initial adjustment of the box locator devices. Each box locator device further includes a box spacer extending on the sides of the support member ot establish the depth to which the box is located on the stud; and a spring is used to releasably hold the box in place against the spacer. The tool then is placed against the stud, the box is nailed or otherwise secured to the stud; and the tool is pulled away, leaving the box in place at the proper height and extending outwardly from the stud to the pre-established distance of the finish wall, which is added subsequently.

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