How to Cut in an Electrical Box

By Timothy Thiele, About.com Guide

Take the Madison straps and bend the tabs inward into the box.

Be sure to pull them tight and complete the bend using a pair of linesman pliers.

Bend all four tabs to complete the installation.

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• Introduction
• Mark the Hole to be Cut
• Cut the Hole
• Install an Electrical Box
• Install Madison Straps
• Bend Madison Straps into Place
• Completed Cut-in Box Installation

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