You have to remove wood material from the stud....drill a holeMy main concern is how do I go across the stud?
If you end up at an angle going through the stud that would be fine. They do make flexible drill bits and right angle attachments should you really want to get crazy.So it will be with an angle, right? (no other choice though....)
What bit should I use?
I am planning to pass 14 gauge cable (2+1)
Just try not to hit the wire on the other side of the stud.It should be possible to cut the new outlet hole and use a flexible shaft drill bit (through that newly cut hole) to get through the stud. You can then fish the new wire to the old box.
Kill power to the outlet before attemptingJust try not to hit the wire on the other side of the stud.
Seriously?Kill power to the outlet before attempting
The above suggestion.
Can you supply a picture of the shelf, is its design such that it will cover the entire outlet ...receptacle .. or is it the mounting brace that is causing the problem ...Hello
I am planning to install a shelf in my office but there is an outlet right behind, and I need that outlet to power my PC
I would need to shift the outlet to the right by approx 10", but it is currently installed into a box that is fixed on the left side of a stud
Meaning if I want to go right, there is the stud in the way
How should I do? Drill (with an angle) the side of the box and the stud to reach the other side, and pass the current cable thru that hole?
It is not always possible to obey that rule in old construction....Couple other suggestions: before moving receptacle ~10" make sure you do not exceed 12' between it and the next receptacle.
If you have a back on your book shelves it should cover any holes in sheet rock, assuming they will be permanently installed.
It's an IKEA (Billy) bookcase actuallyCan you supply a picture of the shelf, is its design such that it will cover the entire outlet ...receptacle .. or is it the mounting brace that is causing the problem ...
Use an " old work" box and you can put the receptacle where you need it to be.no stud needed.It's an IKEA (Billy) bookcase actually
It will cover the current outlet, so it wont be seen at all (and I will put a plate onto it anyway)
But I still need the outlet to power my PC...This is why I need to shift that outlet approx 10" max on the right, thus it won't be behind the bookcase
And lack of luck, the stud is on the wrong side !!!
What do you mean exactly?Use an " old work" box and you can put the receptacle where you need it to be.no stud needed.
