Anyway, I think it's the best way. Those screw holes have plastic going right through, so no risk of making contact with the live parts inside if you drill holes that are not too big. The great thing about this is how easy it is to do and how well it holds the bar in place. As with everything else you are likely to see on this channel, use you own judgement as to whether this method will work best for you. Some cheaper bars are just glued together, and others have the holes in odd places. You can help support the work I do in making these videos: Plans for sale: www.ibuildit.ca/plans.html Support this channel on Patreon: www.patreon.com/user?u=865843&ty=h Did you know I have other KZfaq channels? My main channel: kzfaq.info More videos on my second woodworking channel: kzfaq.info My home reno channel: kzfaq.infoHome Website: www.ibuildit.ca/ Facebook: facebook.com/I-Build-It-258048014240900/ Instagram: instagram.com/i_build_it.ca/

It would have been better if you used a diamond hole saw to mount that power bar.

I think all power bars should have this option!

As an electrician ... I use this way as well !! Quick and easy to check for level. As you said, the screws are surrounded by plastic so no chance of making contact with the live parts. I love these videos ... and to read the smartass comments hehehe!! Keep the videos coming!!

As a non electrician, I love this tip. No matter how many time I do the paper trick, it still never seems to match enough to make a great hold, and it's always a little loose. Thanks John!

Thanks for a great tip! Fiddles with dozens of these strips over the years and didn't think of this. SO MUCH BETTER. It is secure and easy!!

WoW! Now filed under "why didn't I think of that" this may be one of your most useful and universally appreciated tips! Considering the dozens of great ideas I've gotten from you John, THAT is saying something!

Never thought to just drill through the factory holes. Keep it simple I swear. Thanks for the tip

Great tip John, I like the way your mind works.

Love it! I'm always d*cking around with screw depth when I try to mount these and similar products. Not too tight that it doesn't grab into the slot, and not too loose to make the thing rattle around. I'll use this method going forward. Thank you!

This has changed my world for the better. Thank you.

Thanks John, for sharing this good idea!

Perfect!! That is how all of mine are going up from now on. Thanks John.

I love how 95% of these comments are related to the previous video. This may be a first for youtube. Such a big following John Has.

Well played Sir! I doff my cap to you on this most finest of days. Great tip

Have you should this before? Someone did and I've been mounting power strips like this ever since. Excellent method!

But John, don't you know you can use the slots on the back of the strip? ( I'm an electrician)

Wait, no construction adhesive? Great stuff

This IS the best mounting for a power bar. I never seem to have the little screws that fit the little holes. The little screws don't hold well so if you have to take it on and off then the little screws come out etc etc. This method is far better. Thanks John

Great idea

I've been mounting power bars on cabinets like this since I was 18 months old. Do you know about the method with a paper and a pencil? :D Joking, don't ban me. Seems cool and much easier than those keyhole slots.

Thanks for sharing this video. I don't know if it is the best way to mount a power bar (some electricians seem not to agree with you) but for sure it is an original one. Most of the time I use plastic power bar holders, which you can mount with screws to the wall, cabinet or whatsoever. In that case it is possible to take the power bar out of the holder (which stays mounted) and place the power bar (loose) at another place, what sometimes might come in handy.

So simple it's brilliant. Thanks for the tip.

Pure gold, thanks John!

Hands down the best way , I give this video 10 out of 10.

Great idea!

Thanks John for the awesome idea. I've mounted a couple with the back tabs and it's a PITA for sure. I realize there's no Harbor Freight in Canada, but they have a large 12 outlet strip with side mounted tabs -- worked out great for my workbench.

Excellent idea, thank you very much for the great straightforward tip, much appreciated.

Thanks for that tip. They're always a pain in the ass to mount. I'll make sure any strips I buy in the future can be mounted this way.

Great idea...Thanks

Great idea! Thank you

very cool! simple and accurate

OMG!! 😳 I Wish I had seen this YEARS AGO.

Much easier!! Thanks for the great idea!

simple yet brilliant, thanks

OUTSTANDING, WORKS GREAT

A great idea for next time, and in the comments, a couple of people suggested adding a third screw outside the bar to stop it moving along the keyholes - I may add this to an existing keyhole installation. The problem I always have is not just locating the screws for keyholes, but getting just the right screw height so it's tight, but not so tight it never comes off (especially when you forget which direction the keyholes are in!)

Never thought of that. Thanks for this tip. I hate screwing with those power strips, they always fall off when using the key holes.

Good idea. Thanks for the video.

that is one way John there is also the method of photocopying the back of the power bar to find the hooks

I love this channel. I think is your best one. (No joke)

The genius we didn't know that we needed

Brilliant. Thank you, Chuckie

Cool trick John I love it.

As a professional electrician, I can tell you this is NOT the best way to mount that strip. What you need to do is run the screw thru the neutral slot until it bottoms out and you hear a click, then back it out a quarter turn and repeat on the hot side of the plug. For best results, lightly dampen the surge protector with gasoline prior to plugging it in. This will lubricate the initial electrons entering the device. But your way is ok too in a pinch!

Best method I have seen!

Timely for me as I was having a problem with this. Thanks!

That's a good idea, you always s think outside the box. Thank you sir.

Pure genius. Thank you.

Good!

Brilliant,

You are the man! Brilliant.

excited to see the video on the rest of that cabinet!

Great idea! Totally gonna use that a lot. Also that cabinet looks interesting (dust collection?)

Just mounted a power bar as well. My method was a bit more elaborate :). First removed the front plate by removing the screws from the back. Then drilled pilot holes in the wood through the holes that hold the front plate. Widened those holes so they'd fit a screw driver. Attached the backplate with some screws, then reattached the front plate by screwing in the screws again through the back. This makes for no visible screws, but you need to have access to the back of the wood you're mounting the power bar to.

AWESOME!

I like the most direct approach - I will use this technique in future endeavors.

Great idea John😆😆

F*ck hols never line up anyways! Love the video!

Is it still possible i wonder to buy that screw driver you use? Any chance I could get the name of it, I couldnt pick it out in your video

nice man!

Not only do I watch your videos for the information and entertainment. I get just as many laughs from the comments :D

But you didn't drill a hole through the middle to annoy the haters...

Fantastic idea, why didn't I ever think to do that 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

I wonder if this method let appear some new cabinets in my workshop to since i still have to make some.😀😀

Nice thinking.

Thank you.

Is there enough plastic in the front to countersink the screw? I just don't like my screw heads standing proud, but i'm also often plugging in wall warts, so i want every bit of space i can get.

Hey John, What do you think about controlling a shop vac with an advanced/smart power strip?

holy crap, genius! thanks

Yup, this is what I do and it works great!

What a simple fix to the frustration that little bastard has swayed over me! Thanks John!!!

In this setup, is it necessary to attach the screws crosswise?

Just blew my mind!

Perfect.

As usual, l like the way you think!

do you have any issue with the plugs not going all the way in because of the screw head?

I like the strong tight security of your method!

genius!!!

Well see! Now ya done it. You made all the other apples look bad!

I generally use hotglue, but for a real permanent installation this seems like a good idea aswell!

i like your vice made of wood!

I use dowel locating points pushed into the keyholes, just press it against where you want to mount, it leaves a couple of nicely centred holes. Incidentally, i've seen pics where someone just mounted by drilling through the ground pin holes :P

It's the little things that get me. Why didn't I think of that. Thanks for the tip!

Easy, peezy, lemon squeezy. Thanks for the video.

I mounted one to my workbench I'm building lasted week. But the power strips I have snap together, and all I did was to pry it apart ,and put acouple of screws though the slots the snap the unit back together.

Ok, now you've done it. You do realize you have just broken the internet because all the safety-police are going to flood you with, "You CAN'T do that!!!" BTW, Why didn't I think of that?!

Pretty clever! I usually just glue mine on, but this approach is much better.

have you ever thought about carrying your cell phone in your pocket at a water park?

Thanks John that's a great idea AGAIN! About your experience as soon as I saw it I think of using it for wood (I guest I beat you on this one! :D ) I was looking for that type of saw last week. I'll try it on my own for sure ! PS Have you considered a diamond core bit for drilling that power bar :D :D :D :P

You did not tell me not to unplug first! I just got out of the hospital from shock and that sucked! Thanks alot lol

Cool idea. Waiting for someone to chime in and say you should have used a diamond encrusted specialty cutter or cite the latest US NEC Code. Thanks and +1 on those back slot holes sucks

wow, what a unique way to mount power strip. One thing I like it is that it will hold a lot of weight and is guaranteed not to fall out.

John you invented the better mouse trap well done !

Not sure this would work on a British power bar due to the size of the plug. I tried drilling through the slots on the back but found it difficult to countersink the screw heads enough to sit flush with the surface and not interfere with the plugs.

This is the type of job where everyone has a method of their own and are dying to share it. Here's my two penneth. Photocopy the rear, offer the print up to the final position, install the mounting screws and attach the bar. Main advantage being, no screw heads show on the front.

And then the safety brigade explode. Personally i think its a great idea.

Power to the people!! Aha great video

I don't know about other countries - but years ago in the UK you could buy power strips with external fixing lugs for screwing to any flat surface.........so easy to mount. There was also a model where the front plate could be screwed off (from the front), with mounting holes in the rear plate allowing mounting then replacing the front plate. These are no longer on the market sadly.

Ha. I like what you did there, John. But seriously, only do this with loose fitting North American (inc Canadian) power strips. UK three pin plugs are so tight fitting you'd pull the screws out of the wood, if not the cabinet off the wall.