- Works well on drywall, plywood, particle board, cement and more
- Gives you precise cutouts with no measurements tools
- Helps you trace the exact outline of any hidden electrical box
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The Multi Mark will help you get the perfect drywall cutout every time with no measuring. It can be used for practically all electrical boxes: metal, plastic, composite, rectangle, round, octagon, multi-gang, single-gang, standard, or thin. Just insert the target in the receptacle before hanging drywall. When you're ready to cut the hole, hold the Multi Mark Locator magnet over the area where you think the receptacle is located. When it finds the receptacle, the magnets will snap precisely into place where the receptacle is located. Trace around the locator, cut, then install. With the Multi Mark you simply put it up once, cut the hole and you're done.
Highlights
- Works on drywall, plywood, particle board, laminated flooring, masonite, exterior siding, cement board, tile backsplashes, slate and more
- Patented multi-shape locator helps you find and then trace the exact outline of practically any hidden electrical box
- Target magnets fit standard single or multi-gang, standard or thin plastic or metal boxes for any new construction installation
- No more measuring and no risk of mis-measuring - just locate the receptacle, mark, cut and you're done
- Twice as easy as other receptacle locating methods because you only lift the drywall once
- You can even use it as a stud finder
- Includes 2 target magnets so you can easily find 2 metal, plastic or composite boxes at once, saving time
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Hand Tool Type | Other |
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Returnable | 90-Day |
Tools Product Type | Hand Tool |
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty | Full One-Year Warranty |
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Questions & Answers
Will this work with T&G lumber?
Our Multi Mark was designed for up to 3/4 inch stock so it would depend on the thickness of your T&G.
It looks like all the examples are with boxes without any wires; I'm putting up new wall with existing boxes with wires. Will this product still work?
Even if the box has existing wires, tape or cap the ends of the wires and push it in the box/can. One of the blocks attaches to the screw hole and then you put up your Sheetrock, once installed take the sister/ (other block) and pass it along the Sheetrock and it will snap on place. Note if you have a can with two outlets you may need two blocks for in the can or use one for the location and measure for the rest
Depends on how many wires....In a single gang box, I was able to cram the wires back and still use it. I had two romex 12/2 with a ground and didn’t have any issues. The few where I had three 12/2 w/ground romex wires was a bit tricky but got it to work. Obviously if the wire is hot, put a wire nut on it and tape it and then shove it to the back of the box (safety first). The targets are just under 5/8ths inch thick but only need about 1/2in of space in the box for the target. Get them, makes the job WAY easier!
If you have receptacles/plugs installed on those wires you should use our Plug Mark which is designed for use on existing outlets in rehab and remodeling work. If you only have wires, depending on your wire fill in the box you may still be able to use our MultiMark or BlindMark as the “target” only needs to go into the box about ½” deep – so if you can push wires back to allow that, both models should work. Hope this helps!
not if the receptacle is still wired in box!
What if you are drywalling over live boxes, where are you supposed to put the target?
I just pushed the wires back into the back part of the box or to the sides; however, my wires weren't hot. I flipped the breaker. Worth the effort.
I have had to do this. just push the wires to the back of the box.
the company makes one that plugs in to live plugs i used both and they work great
It still works. just push the wires to the back.
We have the Plug Mark Cutout Tool for Existing Outlets part # 8120 that was designed for use with existing plugs. Here is a link to our part # 8120 https://www.calculated.com/productcart/pc/viewprd.asp?idproduct=392
This product coming with a box plastic stores.
they do have one that comes it plastic box. but this one did not.
The Multi Mark product does not come with a storage case like the Blind Mark XT, but it does come with 2 targets and the multi use locator tool for use in all types of boxes.
Mine was in a sealed package that I destroyed opening it. The way it is designed all of the pieces will stay together.
No it does not come with a plastic storage box. I put it in a plastic resealable bag
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Great for homeowners looking for a drywall electrical box locator, making installation easier and more efficient. | Great for homeowners or contractors looking for a simple way to accurately mark and cut drywall for electrical outlets, making remodels easier and more efficient. | Great for homeowners looking for precise drywall cutouts, making electrical box installation easier and more efficient. | Ideal for homeowners looking for accurate stud finding, making installation projects easier. The ProSensor M90 boasts 9 sensors for superior accuracy and detects both wood and metal studs. |
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