Calling all handy Dis'ers-How to cut a light switch plate??

[minniebride]

I just ordered an adorable light switch plate for our nursery, but unfortunately I realized that our current light switch plate seems to be cut a bit shorter on the side to fit where the light switch is.

What sort of tool could I use to cut a slice off of the new light swith plate to make it fit?? Actually, my husband would do it-I'm not very handy!!

It's not a metal plate. i think its plastic-whatever most light switch plates are...

Thanks!!

 

[Squirlz]

A fine toothed saw of some kind. I have hobby saws that would do it but they are not something normally found around the house.

 

[tOSU]

You maybe able to cut it with a razor knife depending on how thick it is. Dremel w/cut off blade would be ideal.

 

[Bob NC]

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[sbell111]

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That's pretty rude.

It's not your job to teach us all to use google. This forums exists to discuss all manner of things, including questions like 'How do I trim a light switch plate?'

 

[sbell111]

I just ordered an adorable light switch plate for our nursery, but unfortunately I realized that our current light switch plate seems to be cut a bit shorter on the side to fit where the light switch is.

What sort of tool could I use to cut a slice off of the new light swith plate to make it fit?? Actually, my husband would do it-I'm not very handy!!

It's not a metal plate. i think its plastic-whatever most light switch plates are...

Thanks!!

I'd use my table saw.

 

[pyrxtc]

I just ordered an adorable light switch plate for our nursery, but unfortunately I realized that our current light switch plate seems to be cut a bit shorter on the side to fit where the light switch is.

What sort of tool could I use to cut a slice off of the new light swith plate to make it fit?? Actually, my husband would do it-I'm not very handy!!

It's not a metal plate. i think its plastic-whatever most light switch plates are...

Thanks!!

do you mean it is too close the door frame and you have to cut some of the side ? I would use a table saw too.

 

[sam_gordon]

Maybe a hacksaw. I agree the dremel bit (if you have one), possibly score it with a razor blade or other sharp knife, and if those don't work, something with some fine tooth blade.

 

[Bob NC]

That's pretty rude.

It's not your job to teach us all to use google. This forums exists to discuss all manner of things, including questions like 'How do I trim a light switch plate?'

I thought it was pretty funny.

Somebody did that to me once when I asked a question and I thought it was hilarious.

Do folks just sit around here LOOKING for reasons to be offended?

 

[sbell111]

I thought it was pretty funny.

Somebody did that to me once when I asked a question and I thought it was hilarious.

Do folks just sit around here LOOKING for reasons to be offended?

Probably. Just like people wander about looking for ways to be rude.