Originally Posted by
oldsewnsew
Wish I could find just the box though. I want to use the old fashioned cloth covered wire. Probably need to brush up on my Chinese, and look for the source. In the old days, they sold a surface mount black bakelite outlet box, that was a bit large but would look period enough.
Jim, I've seen ads for cloth covered wire in the Old House Journal. I'm not sure if it's the right size, or type. Here's the OHJ website:
http://www.oldhousejournal.com/ I'll also look in the paper magazine later today and try to get you the company name and addy.
~ Cindy