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RE: Shower valve question - Flat Lander - 08-12-2020 Looks like you have enough room between valve and shower unit, I would cut a 1x4 between studs and at each end cut some 2x4 material 2-3/4" long and pre drill for 2 screws each side. Before putting in wall, secure the 2-3/4" blocks to the 1x4, pull 1x4 snug against cpvc shower side and secure cpvc at a location close to the valve with appropriate straps. This way it makes a lot easier to secure 1x4 without splitting and a few choice words. The 2-3/4" blocks and 1x4 gives you 3-1/2", the thickness of your wall. RE: Shower valve question - atgcpaul - 08-12-2020 (08-12-2020, 07:11 AM)Flat Lander Wrote: Looks like you have enough room between valve and shower unit, I would cut a 1x4 between studs and at each end cut some 2x4 material 2-3/4" long and pre drill for 2 screws each side. Excellent idea! Thanks. RE: Shower valve question - Snipe Hunter - 08-12-2020 (08-12-2020, 07:11 AM)Flat Lander Wrote: Looks like you have enough room between valve and shower unit, I would cut a 1x4 between studs and at each end cut some 2x4 material 2-3/4" long and pre drill for 2 screws each side. One word.... pocketscrews RE: Shower valve question - atgcpaul - 08-12-2020 (08-12-2020, 11:01 AM)Snipe Hunter Wrote: One word.... pocketscrews I totally would have done that (and did that in my previous house), but my jig is in storage and I can't get to it. I didn't want to go buy another one. That's also another reason why I'm not sweating copper because I didn't want to buy another torch. RE: Shower valve question - Flat Lander - 08-12-2020 (08-12-2020, 11:11 AM)atgcpaul Wrote: I totally would have done that (and did that in my previous house), but my jig is in storage and I can't get to it. I didn't want to go buy another one. That's also another reason why I'm not sweating copper because I didn't want to buy another torch. By pre drilling the 1x4 into the ends and attach screws into 2x4x2-3/4 at each end then then pre drill 2 holes in each of the 2x4 pieces,slide assembly over cpvc risers,this makes it easy to secure, agreed pocket jig is my best friend, but if you don't have then I guess it's time for (mother of invention) Good luck with your endeavor RE: Shower valve question - joe1086 - 08-12-2020 (08-12-2020, 11:11 AM)atgcpaul Wrote: but my jig is in storage and I can't get to it. I didn't want to go buy another one. Lowe's around here sell the Kreg Jr. jig for $20 - includes drill and driver. Just sayin".... RE: Shower valve question - atgcpaul - 08-12-2020 (08-12-2020, 02:06 PM)joe1086 Wrote: Lowe's around here sell the Kreg Jr. jig for $20 - includes drill and driver. Just sayin".... I am exceedingly frugal (not cheap). I just can't bring myself to buy another one knowing I have one. Anyway, Flat Lander's suggestion is in place. I just need people from work to stop emailing me so I can get this over with. RE: Shower valve question - Snipe Hunter - 08-12-2020 (08-12-2020, 02:15 PM)atgcpaul Wrote: I am exceedingly frugal (not cheap). Then I'm in good company. |