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[STV-HH]

As an electrician I can imagine a huge problem with this. The appliance is plugged in, but the plug isn’t seated properly into the outlet. The thickness of the plate appears to be around 3/16”. Which is nearly a quarter inch.

A toaster oven or something drawing higher amperage is what gets used in kitchens, that plug can heat up the blades, which are now partially exposed, the veneer is likely to be flammable.

Additionally, heating the plug and the outlets contacts, possibly from the looser fit, creates heat, heat from resistance. Tripping the breaker.
Just because something looks good doesn’t make it a good idea

[michaelbianchi]

As an architect doing higher end residential I just want to thank you. These videos always teach me things I don’t know. Finishes and tech. Thank you! Keep up the excellent work!

[TheTinkerinMan]

This is pretty slick! I was questioning it but by routing the recess into the wood, it made that the new “finished surface” so it satisfies NEC 314.20. And as long as the veneer is part of a UL listed kit, it satisfies NEC 406.5(d). To be on the safe side I would have the paperwork from the manufacturer ready to show the inspector. Any of them I’ve dealt with would want to see it.

[lossless]

Been using my flushtek jigs for a year now and it’s honestly my favorite thing to use in my projects. It’s so satisfying.

[whatthehell]

I build a kitchen for my daughter last year and I veneered the covers in walnut to match the island. Lot of work. Would like to have seen these then.

[Mike-dybq]

If you have a Shaper Orgin, you can save the money on the different templates and make your own perfect matched veneer covers. You could also make the gap between the outlet and base board pretty much invisible.

[watchyoutubeaccount]

cool product. @00:54 idk if an outlet that low/ in a baseboard would pass home building code regardless if it's flush or not...seems like a bad idea in general.

[DEVINREYNOLDS]

This was a great video again bents and u are very help ful and a great man and u always will be and I’ll always love watching u and your the best and that show was awesome and I will miss it and u sir!!

[DriverDude]

Great video. I routinely use Claro wallplates so this system would work well for me.

[joem.]

Lots of comments about the installation height being a code issue. For what it’s worth, the National Electrical Code does not appear to specify a minimum height for receptacle installations. This, of course, doesn’t mean your municipality adopted the NEC verbatim, so your local code may have minimum height requirements. However, the NEC *does* specify in 324.20 that receptacle boxes mounted in combustible materials must be flush with the finished surface. The code allows for a recess of no more than 1/4” from the finished surface of non-combustible material. My code book is a few years old, so might be outdated. Just wanted to point out that the recessing of the box is likely more of an issue than the height at which it is installed.

[steelsunpi]

Wondering about the fire danger for the wood veneer.

[jeffhowden]

A trick when using the Lutron products. Get the outlet screwed mostly in, but not tight. Then attach the backing plate for the cover. Run those screws down tight. Take some playing cards and use them as spacers to get the backing plate perfectly centered in all four directions. The screws for the outlet are still accessible. Run them down tight so nothing moves. Remove the playing cards and snap the cover in place.

[bobmonday]

How do you remove cover after you have snapped it place in case you need to get in box?

[Bamamarama]

Doesn't matter if your house is 100k or a 100m, everyone is using the same outlets and switches. Its great to see some innovation in this category. This seems like a great idea for historical houses.

[PatrimonyPainting]

Is it possible to use the template in upright possition in already installed wood paneling?

[ramontan-torres]

Thanks for sharing, I think it will go well with my flush base board too.

[dirtychevyful]

Such a simple jig yet pretty awesome results

[notspm]

This seems dangerous and against electrical code.

You are adding an extra bit of dept to the portion you plug in so it's going to hold the contact point out further which reduces it's holding power and could even lead to electrical arcing if it falls out slightly.

[jakerossgil]

Where so you buy the white oak covers?

[chrisjaustin]

I'm just SO incredibly impressed with the template and product considerations. But what about having to remove the face if you need to do electrical work again? Is that going to destroy the veneer?