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   Frankie | Jan 19, 2009 02:38pm | #1

   I am not clear what you are asking.

   Are you looking for:

   A) A tool which locates electrical boxes buried in walls?

   B) A tool which cuts out holes for electrical boxes?

   C) A type of electrical box which can be installed AFTER the rocking is done?

   Also, what tool or box did you buy so we don't recommend that one and what didn't you like about it?

   Frankie

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   captainbil | Feb 22, 2009 02:47pm | #8

   I don't get back to these as often as I should. At the end of the day, all this taping and sanding are too much. The gc and the owner have me paranoid about anything i miss.  The tool is aplastic plug shaped like the letter C with a pointed stem coming out of the center. You push it into the box as far as it will go then push the board against it. The point comes thru and you run a roto/zip around and open it up. Only trouble is the point is in the way of the roto/zip. The idea is nice, shape keeps the wires in tight and protects them, but you can't get the base flush with the material. When I go in the am i'll get the name and post it.

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   Frankie | Feb 23, 2009 06:18pm | #9

   Funny that you replied this weekend. Sunday, while scanning the October issue of the JLC, I came across an ad to which you may be referring. Their website is:cutzout.comIs this the one?Frankie

   Flay your Suffolk bought-this-morning sole with organic hand-cracked pepper and blasted salt.

   Thrill each side for four minutes at torchmark haut. Interrogate a lemon.

   Embarrass any tough roots from the samphire. Then bamboozle till it's al dente with that certain je ne sais quoi.

   Arabella Weir as Minty Marchmont - Posh Nosh

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   captainbil | Mar 02, 2009 12:54am | #10

   Hi frank,greetings from snow country,anybody have a used snow mobile? I didn't see that one but will have to check it out. I don't just hang drywall, but like to have the right tools to do it right and faster if possible. This web site (That drywall guy) has a product called Martek,Sand hollow hardware. Fits into the box and covers the wires to protect them, then a spike is in the center. Rap the sheet against the spike and the tip comes thru showing you the center. Nice but you have cut around the spike with the roto/zip. Takes a little practice getting used to. Something about old dogs and new tricks.

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   DonCanDo | Jan 19, 2009 03:23pm | #2

   Maybe you mean this tool?

   http://www.blindmark.com/index.htm

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   Danno | Jan 19, 2009 03:25pm | #3

   I saw them too and actually bought a couple--

   I found my order slip--they are called "Handy Mark" and I got them from Duluth Trading (DuluthTrading.com) 800-505-8888.

   They are plastic rectangles that sort of plug into the junction boxes and have pins that protrude and you press the drywall against them and they leave marks on the drywall so you can cut the hole. I'll write back if I find more info.

   
   

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   Edited 1/19/2009 7:37 am ET by Danno

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   wane | Jan 19, 2009 08:57pm | #4

   or you can use a grease pensil on the edges of the box, hold drywall in place and bang on it, leaves impression on drywall, or .. you can just measure ..

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   DanH | Jan 19, 2009 09:02pm | #5

   Or just zig around with the Rotozip for a few minutes -- sooner or later you'll find the box.
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   Frankie | Jan 20, 2009 05:24am | #6

   I want to lift the GWB as few times as possible. Grease pencil or gadget require the board be placed then removed and then re-placed. Ouch my back. Roto-Zip is the way to go. With a little practice (8 boxes) one gets the hang of it and doesn't look back. Only drawback is you have to cut out for the boxes before you finish screwing an entire board. If there are two of you, one guy places and sets some screws. Second guy cuts out for the box and finishes screwing.We mark the outlets on the floor also stating height to box center. Just be sure to tuck in all the wiring and confirm circuits are dead.Frankie

   Flay your Suffolk bought-this-morning sole with organic hand-cracked pepper and blasted salt.

   Thrill each side for four minutes at torchmark haut. Interrogate a lemon.

   Embarrass any tough roots from the samphire. Then bamboozle till it's al dente with that certain je ne sais quoi.

   Arabella Weir as Minty Marchmont - Posh Nosh

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   glenn_storey | Jan 20, 2009 07:17am | #7

   i measure to the centre of the box, and then make a small hole, 1" x 1" or so.then finish them up with the rotozip once the sheet has a few screws in it. perfect every time.