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Posted: **Sat Apr 15, 2006 10:24 am**

i have not noticed anyone using metal studs, wondering why? lightweight, corosion resistant, easy to use...

Posted: **Sat Apr 15, 2006 11:14 am**

91xlt wrote:i have not noticed anyone using metal studs, wondering why? lightweight, corosion resistant, easy to use...

...ther has been some concern about their lateral strength and the fact they aren't meant to be turned sideways...this threadhas some info...and a lotta BS
madjack

Posted: **Sat Apr 15, 2006 12:16 pm**

I started a steel framed tear using 1x1" sq tubing and 1"x1/8" flat. It needs sheet AL to strengthen the structure. I estimated the steel skeleton to weigh about 125lbs. It's setting in the garage, incomplete, waiting on money to finish it.

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any one use metal studding?

any one use metal studding?

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