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  1. Our threaded inserts are stripped out, and stuck in our pallets! Who knew there were so many different solutions to get them out? You could drill them out, m...

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  2. Jan 6, 2020 · To replace the box, you have to: 1) Remove enough of the wall around the box so you can work. Bigger is better than smaller 'cause you're going to have patch the wall anyway when your done. 2) Disconnect and remove the outlet. 3) Loosen/remove any nuts that hold the wire clamps in place. 4) Remove the box, pulling the existing cables out as you ...

  3. Apr 6, 2012 · The most easy way to do this is just replace the junction box and what type materal is that on the wall if drywall it have to be be flush or a hair inside the drywall but not all way that far. The smart box is next best item you can have not all big box store will stock this but I know it will getting more common nowdays due it used for both new work and old work methold.

  4. Apr 7, 2010 · A screw extractor bores into the screwhead and when put into reverse removes a broken screw. The other thing, that bores a hole around, is called a plug cutter. I probably could have taken that route, just don't have one the right size in my shop. The one I have is a 1/2" and would have left me with a plug with my insert still inside it.

  5. Mar 23, 2023 · Add a Metal Wall Plate Spacer . When a stud-mounted electrical box is loose in the wall, it can be difficult to secure the box against the stud. Access to an open wall cavity is required. Instead of removing the drywall, use a metal wall plate spacer. A simple C-shaped piece of flat metal, the wall spacer lets the outlet use the wall as a ...

  6. Plastic plates are the worst in this situation because when you screw too tight against an uneven surface, the plate is likely to crack or snap. Cast metal plates are too rigid and won't bend to fit the wall. Choose flexible metal switch plates to cover uneven surfaces. Durable steel switch covers can be cinched down tightly against the wall.

  7. Dec 4, 2016 · Step 3: You need to use a large Philips driver to remove the two screws securing the wallplate to the wall. Try not to push down on the screws while doing so, as you can deform plasterboard clips or dislodge them. The screws need to be fully extracted. Step 4: Remove the wallplate from the wall. In some cases, the wallplate may have been fixed ...