How To Cut Metal Framing

Make sure you leave it loose until the drywall goes up.

How to cut metal framing. In this video I will show you how to cut 45 degree miters for picture frames by. This means you use fewer studs and get a stable joint. The same thing applies to T intersections as well.

They install studs as they come from the factory. Your first hand tool-based option when it comes to cutting metal is also among the most accessible and the most affordable tin snips. To operate mark the cut line on the piece of sheet metal.

Hacks saws are cheap small and easy to use. The wise course is to use factory engineered punch-outs in CFS studs rather than cut or notch studs in the field. Cut Steel with a Hacksaw The classic hacksaw or hack saw if you prefer is the quintessential metal cutting tool.

Set your saw to straight rather than oscillating if theres a choice. Situate the metal under the blade and line the blade up with the cut line. For small jobs metal studs can be cut with ordinary aviation snips.

We begin by showing you a simple formula for measu. Extend blade life by keeping the saws speed slow. But shouldnt be too hard for a couple of cuts with a normal all purpose WW blade.

Every shop should have at least one because they can do things that are difficult or impossible with some of the other cutting methods. The proper way to handle an inside corner when you use metal stud framing is sliding that first sheet into the inside corner and fastening the last stud adjacent to the drywall. This tool both looks and operates like scissors but their sharp jaws allow you to crimp and pierce sheet metal in a single smooth motion.