I am looking for a powerstrip (4 outlets) to mount on the front of my workbench to plug tools into. Most of the ones I have seen use cheesy mounting brackets or have inset holes in the back. I am looking for one that I can screw into the wood for a sturdy mount. Any suggestions?
Mountable Power Strip
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Torque1st
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You can buy long metal surface mount strips with outlets spaced at various distances along them.
Google "outlet strips"
Google "outlet strips"
1320stang
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Just make one out of a 4 gang box and a cord.
"Stanley 31610 Surge Protector 9-Outlet Power Strip with 6-Foot Cord, Black"
It's 24.99 on Amazon. The package calls it 'Pro-Max 9.'' It's metal, black, and has mounts on either end that you can just run screws through. The strip itself is 37" long and has 9 grounded outlets spaced over it.
Since it's Stanley, I'd bet you could call around and find it locally.
I just got it, because I liked this (longer) one so much on my main bench.
The one in the picture is not a Stanley, though. It's a 'Prime.' But I'd wager they're made at the same factory.
It's 24.99 on Amazon. The package calls it 'Pro-Max 9.'' It's metal, black, and has mounts on either end that you can just run screws through. The strip itself is 37" long and has 9 grounded outlets spaced over it.
Since it's Stanley, I'd bet you could call around and find it locally.
I just got it, because I liked this (longer) one so much on my main bench.
The one in the picture is not a Stanley, though. It's a 'Prime.' But I'd wager they're made at the same factory.
jake00
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GeorgiaHybrid
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I'm with Jack on this one. I have one of those mounted in the hutch on my box and another on the workbench.
Dan in Pasadena
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A very similar to the one Jack posted (I don't THINK it's a Stanley) is available at Fry's Electronics supplies. In fact, I think it's got more than 9 outlets but its black.
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Here 'ya go:
http://www.frys.com/search?search_t...ing=outlet+strips&submit.x=0&submit.y=0&cat=0
EDIT:
Here 'ya go:
http://www.frys.com/search?search_t...ing=outlet+strips&submit.x=0&submit.y=0&cat=0
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Handyman163
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The Stanley one on Amazon doesn't have the mounting tabs on the sides. I'm guessing it's only got the recessed ones in the back.
I was looking at these at HF, and noticed the metal used on that one was super soft and flexible. I don't think 2 mounting points (one at each end) would hold it securely enough depending on how tight the outlets were.
I was looking at these at HF, and noticed the metal used on that one was super soft and flexible. I don't think 2 mounting points (one at each end) would hold it securely enough depending on how tight the outlets were.
The Stanley one I just got has four mounting holes -- two on each end -- and plastic cap pieces to cover them. It also has cross-shaped inset holes in the back for that kind of mounting. You could also undo the screws that hold the carcass together and just put some self-tapping screws through the sheet metal.
Slow Gray Mule
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"Stanley 31610 Surge Protector 9-Outlet Power Strip with 6-Foot Cord, Black"
It's 24.99 on Amazon. The package calls it 'Pro-Max 9.'' It's metal, black, and has mounts on either end that you can just run screws through. The strip itself is 37" long and has 9 grounded outlets spaced over it.
Since it's Stanley, I'd bet you could call around and find it locally.
I just got it, because I liked this (longer) one so much on my main bench.
The one in the picture is not a Stanley, though. It's a 'Prime.' But I'd wager they're made at the same factory.
I have this same Prime 9 outlet in my garage. It has a few mounting options. I picked mine up at Lowe's on sale for around $25. They also had a unit that the case was made from aluminum diamond skid. Looked real nice, too. It was around $35.
Busted_Knuckles
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This is USA made by intermatic, its hospital grade, bought on ebay for $25 new in box shipped to my door, has a master switch on the end, and an additional switch for each circuit and is made of the utmost quality, I bought it for my service cart, buy my girlfriend got a hold of it before I got it mounted. Has flanges for permanent mounting.
13 1/2" x 3 3/4" outside dims including flange, is very well made.
I should add this does not provide any circuit protection, but is very well made, if you just need power and not worried about surge, circuit breakers or gcfi's.
From the ebay listing:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Intermatic-Audi...emQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item51918c4fc5
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:
Audio / Video Hospital Grade PDU Power Strip
This is brand new in its original packaging. The original cost was $368.00 each.
Very nice, extremely well made. Made in U.S.A.
Nice “ON-OFF” switch for each component.
Hospital Grade Connector.
110V / 220V
50Hz / 60Hz
15 Amp
6 Foot Cord.
Original Price $368.00 each!
Rubber Feet.
6 Lbs Each
13 1/2" x 3 3/4" outside dims including flange, is very well made.
I should add this does not provide any circuit protection, but is very well made, if you just need power and not worried about surge, circuit breakers or gcfi's.
From the ebay listing:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Intermatic-Audi...emQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item51918c4fc5
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:
Audio / Video Hospital Grade PDU Power Strip
This is brand new in its original packaging. The original cost was $368.00 each.
Very nice, extremely well made. Made in U.S.A.
Nice “ON-OFF” switch for each component.
Hospital Grade Connector.
110V / 220V
50Hz / 60Hz
15 Amp
6 Foot Cord.
Original Price $368.00 each!
Rubber Feet.
6 Lbs Each
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Boost Creep
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JamieK
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Is this the Harbor Freight strip you were talking about? On sale for $22.99 ...
gumbudah
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http://www.mcmelectronics.com/product/TRIPP-LITE--POWER-PROTECTION--3SP-/28-10270
http://www.tripplite.com/en/products/index.cfm?txtEntryID=12
I know it has the keyholes on the back rather than a screw through mount, but there's this one. (which I plan to get a few of cuz of the price)
http://www.monoprice.com/products/p...=10247&cs_id=1024701&p_id=6297&seq=1&format=2
http://www.google.com/products/cata...en&show=dd&cid=9976886627643948441&sa=title#p
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000HJBE0E/?tag=atomicindus08-20
http://www.tripplite.com/en/products/index.cfm?txtEntryID=12
I know it has the keyholes on the back rather than a screw through mount, but there's this one. (which I plan to get a few of cuz of the price)
http://www.monoprice.com/products/p...=10247&cs_id=1024701&p_id=6297&seq=1&format=2
http://www.google.com/products/cata...en&show=dd&cid=9976886627643948441&sa=title#p
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000HJBE0E/?tag=atomicindus08-20
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Is this the Harbor Freight strip you were talking about? On sale for $22.99 ...
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Like the power strip... not the guy holding it, lol!