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Steel
studs can be cut to length with a pair of tin snips. With your
free hand squeeze the stud together, rolling it out of the way
of the tin snips as you cut through the stud. |
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The
top plate and bottom plate (called track in steel framing) are
fastened into place first and the studs placed inside the track
later. The screws for steel framing are self-tapping and most
easily fastened in place with a higher-speed drywall-type screw
gun. However, a standard cordless drill (pictured) also works
well. |
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Once
the top track is in place, locate the bottom track with a plumb
bob or with a level (as shown). The bottom track can be placed
first if easier. |
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Steel
Studs are fastened inside the track with special self-tapping
screws (generally referred to as sharpies). A vise-grips or
small clamp can be used to hold the stud to the track for easier
fastening of the screws. However, as you can see in the picture,
a clamp is not absolutely necessary. Fasten screws to the top
and bottom on both sides of each stud (four screws per stud). |
