Wire secure in a narrow cavity

[matt_i]

Pic has it all. I have a narrow stud cavity next to a door. Need to secure NM wire in there, eventually more wires.

Other than creative solutions involving ratchets or open end wrenches, what is typically done in the construction world to secure wiring like this?

 

[The Cobbler]

looks like my shop sat the front door! LOL
I nailed blocks on the flat stud to stud then the clamps to the face of that

 

[ishiboo]

Plenty of room to use a hammer on that with regular wire clips. Use the side of the head.

 

[Stuart in MN]

Plenty of room to use a hammer on that with regular wire clips. Use the side of the head.

This is what I'd do.

 

[checkthisout]

Forearm curls, then side of hammer.

If further assistance needed, use plastic head nm staples. They are easier to drive.

 

[bczygan]

http://www.contractortalk.com/f5/staples-small-spaces-165234/

 

[Marctrees]

Bczygan posted a good reference above.

As said above, hammer head sideways.

Actually, often Lineman's Pliers, used as a hammer, correct side.

Lot of short strokes.

Or, lay the Linemans on the staple nails, and hammer on the linemans as close as possible.

If it's a REALLY narrow space, Leverage "push" the nails in w the Linemans or other tool, whatever works for you.

DON'T BEAT on the wires.

You should have those in your pouch for twisting bundles of wires and clipping off and final burr chamfering of soft CU wild end before applying wire nuts anyway.

No problem here, just inconvenience.

I wired 1000 new and old homes w NM. Marc

 

[wyliesdiesels]

Only need to staple within 12" of box and every 4 1/2' so u will only need 2 staples in that cavity.

 

[marklc]

I use 3m cable stackers they work great for spots like that. Hold up to 8 wires

 

[Mustang51js]

Cable stackers to make it easier for you if you dont feel comfortable getting staples on the wire at that angle

 

[Mustang51js]

And why use a metal box like that where you could use a plastic nail on box. Looks like that box is too far out for sheetrock after you pit a mud ring on it

 

[matt_i]

And why use a metal box like that where you could use a plastic nail on box. Looks like that box is too far out for sheetrock after you pit a mud ring on it

I dont do plastic boxes... Seriously, I don't like them.

I can also assure you the box is spaced perfectly for 5/8" Type X or Type C drywall