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What thickness of wood do you use for switchplates?
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I had used 1/4" MDF. Plenty thick, you need to be able to hog out about a 1/8" of material at the back of the plate to give room for your receptacle or switch to sit flush with the front face.I had used MDF because I had planned on painting them.
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I have made them from 1/8" BB and they worked fine.Comment
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When I made mine out of 1/8" I didn't have to hollow out the back."Still Montana Mike"
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Not sure the thickness is as important as making sure the screw is long enough to catch the threads. You may have to use longer screws to secure the switchplates.Bruce
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Thanks for the advise.Comment
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who sells the patterns for light switches ?Comment
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Steve Good has some.
I used one I purchased at the hard ware store as a template.Pacifism is great, as long as everyone is participating.
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The Southern Arizona Woodturners Association
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