How to install an Old Work Electrical Box!!

[@cossacktx]

Thank you! I messed up with the screws trying to attach this electrical box to the drywall and it seems like everything is already there. I just had to rotate those two preinstalled screws with the flags. Genius, thank you for the video.

[@undrwrldsk8fred]

This video kicks ass. Outlets rule

[@jersey714]

You do a great job in this video for a first-timer like me who is nervous about doing anything remotely electrical or "carpenterial". I've done a ton of painting sidework since I was 15, and some spackling and mud work as necessary to finish the job right, but stayed away from this kind of thing. You explain things thoroughly, which newbies and DIYers need in order to understand HOW something works, not just what to do. Many others whip through tutorials, and often assume things a novice would not know, which leaves a gap in knowing how to do the job right. Thanks for that!

[@JonathanGrandt]

Haha first video where someone uses a level during the instruction. Levels are important!

[@edwardsmith4353]

You helped me with many school math issues and now you're helping me with old work installation! Can you adopt me? Lol

[@craigmichaud-electricalins4602]

Lol, glad I can help!! CM

[@G8tr1522]

thanks. I'm a journeyman. I do commercial/industrial stuff, and was about to cut in a box for my neighbor. Almost went with no level 😂

[@rong8324]

Great. Terrific instruction. Excellent video and I appreciate you talking slowly and clearly. Thank you for your time instructing us!

[@calvinpryor]

first video i found that shows the other side of the wall and how those tabs/wings work.

[@aperson9245]

Your videos are great. You've answered many of my questions about installing things and your instructions are very clear. You don't skip steps.

[@climbhigher6813]

Thank you!!!

[@victorvek5227]

So much easier without a vapor barrier and 6” of Rockwool insulation behind the drywall! 😂

[@dorianfulton7168]

Exactly what I was looking for! Thank you.

[@scoopscj1]

Great job explaining this. This was exactly what I wanted to learn about.

[@romuloromero2268]

Great video. I love the view from ‘inside the wall’

[@ssiewnad]

You sir, just answered a question I've been considering ..... thank you very much.

[@n6mz]

Excellent vid, thank you. I use a small "surplus" screwdriver (about 3/32" diameter shaft 6 inches long) sharpened to a point to probe for studs. I usually use a stud finder first to get a general idea of where the framing might be, and then I carefully push the probe through the drywall, rotating it back and forth to help it penetrate without using too much force. If it accidentally hits a romex run or pipe or whatever, it's not going to do much damage because I'm careful not to apply too much pressure. I like your saw technique too, but a little 3/32" hole is easier to patch if necessary.

[@irvvvv601]

Thank you! Absolutely perfect explanation

[@cocomaan]

Awesome video explaining things clearly and not rushing through it or spamming me with nonsense about products you get a kickback on like a greedy summanabitch.

[@blackhorse2947]

Great information and demonstration…..THX

[@beeitti1]

Video is always great. Very informational.

[@craigmichaud-electricalins4602]

I am glad you enjoyed it!! Thank you so much for watching!! CM

[@SoulCitySawdog]

4:50 got my thumbs up.

[@miltonnegron65]

Great video !!!

[@xizengmao]

Thank you, Man! Great job!

[@jessepearce6861]

Great video! Thanks.

[@takojayflames]

Awesome video!

[@michaelreid1362]

well done, thank you!

[@pendragnx]

thanks!

[@PickleJar251]

Thanks this helped a lot

[@mikekelly571]

Having a stud sensor would be a good tool to have for this.

[@cocomaan]

he mentions that the stud finders aren't always accurate

[@Raptor-gd6sk]

Where is your school located?.. Great video by the way.. Thank you

[@felipequintela3254]

How do you remove the opening of the hole where the cables come thru? Whats the best technique ?

[@deathrawphantasma]

Thanks man

[@craigmichaud-electricalins4602]

You are very welcome! Thank you so much for watching!! CM

[@edwardsmith4353]

The most trouble I'm having is anchoring new boxes to studs.... For switches..

[@freedinner886]

Thanks bub

[@danram247]

Question...what is the purpose of an empty work box...I have one in the living room and there's no wires inside it's just empty.

[@toddlfrank]

My whole house has the 2 prong outlets in it that I want to change over the 3 prong grounded plugs using these boxes. I have an unfinished basement I'm wondering what the code is for getting new wires from my breaker panel to these boxes. Mainly where the wire goes through the seal plate of my main floor.

[@SethPack]

If your basement has even a single existing outlet, you can bridge. If not, surely it has lights?

[@vipero00]

What kind of bit do you use in your drill?

[@carloreyes8866]

Great Video Thanks !