az_r2d1

I am installing an enclosure to have all the wiring (cat5e, rg6 , etc) all meet up in my house. I cut the hole in the drywall but the enclosure seems to be a tiny bit bigger than the space between the studs. It's a 42 inch tall enclosure. So now what do I do ?
I was thinking of shaving off the studs a little bit, what tool would I use for that ? Space between the studs is 14 inches, cabinet seems just a tad over that.

Thanks, great forum !

rditz

so is the enclosure too wide or too tall??

also, from your description it sounds as though you are trying to sink the enclosure into the stud cavity.

what are dimensions of your box??

if you are hitting a horizontal brace, cut the nails that fasten it to your vertical studs with a sawzall and then run the sawall between it and the drywall on the other side.. it should come right out..

what is on the back side of the wall you are putting the enclosure on??

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rod

az_r2d1

Sorry, I guess I didn't make it clear enough. The enclosure has to sit between two vertical studs (sunken in , like you said). The enclosure is 14 1/8 inches and the stud space is exactly 14. It's very ridgid.
No horizontal studs there.
The backside is also drywall.
Attached are some pictures.

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WillK

I think I'd have to go with a belt sander on this one.

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VIPlumber

Personally I'd use a circular saw, set to maximum depth, and a hammer n' chisel.

az_r2d1

Not a bad idea ! Thanks.

Would a oscillating multi tool work as well ?

kwikfishron

I’d filet it with a Stihl but that’s just me.

EDIT: Don't try this at home!

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rditz

the circular saw is going to get you closer sooner than anything else.. the problem is that the depth of the 2x4 is greater than the depth of the cutting ability of the saw...

i would consider the next stud cavity to see if it has the space in it... if the studs are truly on 16" centres, then you should have 14 1/2" between them, leaving enough space for your box. I think that the cavity you are working in is smaller because it is at the end of your wall or they are shy of 16" centre.

rod

tcleve4911

Before you go sanding & shaving, oscillating and chainsawing, take a scrap of 2x4 and cut it to 14-3/8".
Set it inside the cavity at an angle and beat on it to spread the studs.
You should get a screw 'pop' but just remove the screw, reinstall and mud.

There's always a little play in a single stud.

Like rditz says....16"o.c. should leave a 14-1/2" cavity

rditz

i like that approach... do this top and bottom, should work

tcleve4911

Looking at your profile pic with the dozer, I knew you'd like the "beat on it" approach.....

Get me my persuader.......

rditz

although not a professional contractor, I do a lot of different things...

I actually bought the tractor not running after it had been stored for 6 years and had it operating within a few weeks...

I have had to be creative from time to time and always like to learn new "tricks" to accomplish the goal at hand... this site is great for that and also seeing what NOT to do..

thanks

rod

JCarsten

Yes- the ole' "hammer-saw". If you only need to go 1/8", this is your best bet.

kwikfishron

Sure you can always beat it in if you don’t mind a little drywall repair.

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loftezy

If you could get your hands on a 3.5" router bit, that could work. That is, if you could control the router.