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So I showed a picture of a couple of outlets and 2 gang boxes. We'll between a few chores yesterday. I tried to get started.

Notice the plate covers are now painted black.
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I'll be replacing this outlet for with a double. I thought i would be fine when I wired this place but as I have progressed to doing all my metal fab, the drill press and bandsaw use the same outlet. That leaves no room left for anything else.
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Breaker off and outlet removed.

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This is when I remembered I used new work boxes. These hook around the stud and fastened with screws...not coming out.

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Fortunately, I had some similar boxes, Canex as the others were Carlon. Looks like I can just hook the 2 gang boxes on after opening the hole in the plywood.
 
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I robbed boxes from my stockpile for a future build so I needed to replace them. So after supper at Jersey Mike's, we stopped Menards.

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I grabbed a few other items while there but I also mowed last night knowing I work today.... and picking up a shift tomorrow.


I also talked to the wife about a road trip to CT. She wasn't keen on the idea so the auction on Govdeals will remain just "watching" rather than bidding.....

However, I did bid on a similar item closer to home, in state...just lighter duty.
 
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In the mean time. .... when I went to my parents, I needed a 12" crescent wrench....okay adjustable wrench for the locking nut on the upper for the 3 pt. Since I put the box blade and never had the backhoe off, I never needed one. Wanting one that would stay with the JD and having a credit at The Jungle, I put one in the cart and decided to buy an even cheaper one with the remaining balance. 20260720_083624.jpg
I decided to leave the black one in the Deere and it fits right in here. Yes. That is a tourniquet with shears in the pouch. Just in case....while cutting wood.



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Yeah, I love the Farm Sip Supreme too.
 
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The new box is home. 20260726_075700.jpg

Its sitting in place for now. I'm considering switching a few things around but its going to have to wait a few days. We'll be doing a few things with the older grandkids so no garage time at the moment. I did install the handle and add the wood top.
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As a bonus, the shipping pallet is now kindling for this winter

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