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   Chad_Sutter | Feb 12, 1999 09:07pm | #1

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   Scott,

   The Wiremold company makes pre-fabricated raceways like you're describing. Most are nylon, metal or plastic, though I think the have wood veneers available on many styles. They're primarily for commercial use, but some types would work well for a residential/home application.

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   Guest_ | Feb 12, 1999 11:24pm | #2

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   A trim carpenter I know does this alot (Routing out baseboards). He also burys etehrnet wire and phone while he's at it. He cut's in an old work box and drills a hole behind the baseboard to fish the wires up and no-one knows it was a retrofit. Obviously you can't use the cheap crap from home depot though.

   I've considered using a clip system in new wall for such use at a later date. Just pop off the BB, run or change your wires and snap it back in place without a single nail.

   -Rob

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   Guest_ | Feb 13, 1999 01:42am | #4

   *Rob,Cool idea. Never liked the old concept of burying communications wiring behind the wall during construction. The commercial approach recognizes that standards change, and accessibility is usually a design feature, and it should translate to a house pretty easily. You know, of course, that the phantom that sneaks into houses and paints window sashes shut will also paint your baseboards into the walls.

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   Scott_Jones | Feb 13, 1999 01:42am | #3

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   Does anyone have information on using wood trim/kickboards, with a routed-out back, as a raceway for running and hiding speaker wires from the stereo.

   I have not had much luck researching this project...any information or references you could provide would be greatly appreciated!

   Thanks,

   Scott
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