how to deal with electric outlet on the floor

shawn43054 · **Joined:** Mon Sep 23, 2013 5:02 pm **Posts:** 4

I have round electric outlet of 4" in diameter on the floor. The height is about 1/2". What is the best way to deal with it? Making a nice round cut of plank is very difficult, of course.

JamesTRD · **Joined:** Mon Mar 14, 2011 4:36 pm **Posts:** 705

does the plate sit on top of the floor or will it be flush to the floor surface?

either way it has to be cut.. with a jig or bandsaw...not gonna find a 4" hole saw that I know of..

shawn43054 · **Joined:** Mon Sep 23, 2013 5:02 pm **Posts:** 4

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B7wi4O-eZ6blWnpMeEU5T0NCVlU/edit

The link is a photo of my situation. I hoped I can find a square cover for it.

JamesTRD · **Joined:** Mon Mar 14, 2011 4:36 pm **Posts:** 705

oh boy..now I think you need to find a square junction box and change it over..

shawn43054 · **Joined:** Mon Sep 23, 2013 5:02 pm **Posts:** 4

Thanks, James. I have another such outlet upstairs which I will need to deal with...

Advanced Wood Floors · **Posted:** Mon Sep 23, 2013 9:52 pm

The only way to get the cuts perfect is to first rough cut your diameter and then finish the cuts off with a spindle sander . This is how guitars are built (used to be built)

Also, when racking out the floor, probably rack it with the intent of working away from the outlet versus working towards it.

floormeintucson · **Posted:** Thu Sep 26, 2013 12:00 am

You mean like this one?

http://www.flickr.com/photos/13772863@N ... otostream/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/13772863@N ... otostream/

jeff burstein · **Joined:** Sun Dec 21, 2008 6:00 pm **Posts:** 629

you can get holes saws that big or they make adjustable hole cutters.

shawn43054 · **Joined:** Mon Sep 23, 2013 5:02 pm **Posts:** 4

Thanks to everybody.

I had hoped I don't need to buy an expensive tool I will use only once. A cover is the preferred solution, but may not be available.

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