Slots In Metal Studs
Setup Studs Combine these setup studs with T-slot nuts, flanged nuts, setup clamps, or setup blocks to clamp and hold workpieces, vises, and other objects onto your fixturing table. Also known as double-ended studs, they have threads on both ends. Steel studs are sold in a variety of widths (comparable to dimensional lumber sizes), lengths and metal stud gauges (the lower the gauge number, the thicker the steel). You anchor the top and bottom to steel track (of matching width), which only comes in 10-ft. Mar 19, 2013 I use a wormdrive saw with the Diablo 7.25″ metal cutting saw blade for cutting steel studs all the time, we use 14ga & 16ga steel studs in 8″ & 10″ for framing our decks. We usually burn through a blade per project. A sheet metal reinforcement which is right angle in cross-section and is formed with a slot in one flange is nailed to the stud or joist with the pipe fitting into the slot. A split plastic sleeve is then slipped over the pipe and moved axially so that it fits around the pipe and into the slot and notch.
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I’m curious what everyone is using for a saw to cut metal studs. about 1/2 of our work over the last few years has involved commercial construction. We’ve adapted many of our traditional carpenters so they are able/willing to work with metal studs.
One of the big complaints from the crew is how to best cut down metal studs to length. It seems like the crew is often split between wanting to use the chop saw with an abrasive blade and the other half seem to want to use a diamond blade.
Any thoughts from you guys?
Todd – if it’s a decent gauge, I think that a chopsaw works ok for smaller numbers of cuts. Anything bigger, and I’d want a cold cut saw (either diamond or carbide). Actually the best thing to do is to not have to cut them at all!
Lighter gauge I just use snips. Cut the short sides on the line, bend it and cut a SLIGHT half moon out and your done.
I have always used snips or a chop saw .I cut a lot of steel sheets now and I use a skillsaw with a metal blade .
Never use a abrasive blade, always a diamond blade. I hate the sparks and the blades last longer.
Mark E.
Pioneer, CA
Working Pro 1972 - 2015
Member since Jan 22, 2013
www.creative-redwood-designs.comI pay about $ 12.00 for 5 abrasive blades for my 7 1/4″ skillsaw and they will last me a few months .I wonder if I can get a diamond blade that will work in my skillsaw .
John, sure. there’s 7 1/4 diamond blades out there
What brand do you guys typically prefer for diamond blades?
interesting topic, we just use snips but we only deal in light gauge steel. the guys on the buildings that i worked on were using a metal cut off saw and a abrasive wheel. ive seen some guys just using angle grinders also
For repetitive lengths, we bindle cut then with a 14″ blade in a chop saw. Individual cuts with the saw or a snips, cut the sides, score the flat with a knife and a couple bunds back and forth and you get a clean break. I have also seen a shear for studs.
You could also use a metal blade in a skill saws,We use the milwaukee metal cutting saws. “corded and cordless” The blades are pricy but the speed and ease of use make the time savings worth it for production work. Other companies are finally making them, hilti, panasonic etc
I use a wormdrive saw with the Diablo 7.25″ metal cutting saw blade for cutting steel studs all the time, we use 14ga & 16ga steel studs in 8″ & 10″ for framing our decks. We usually burn through a blade per project.
Robert Shaw -Colorado Deck and Framing
www.mysteeldeck.comDoes it through hot pieces of steel all over? I can see how safety gear is even more important
Does it through hot pieces of steel all over? I can see how safety gear is even more important
Less than an abrasive blade does… But they seem to be sharper. Safety glasses, and face shield are a requirement, carhartt jacket and gloves are good things as well. Minimizing cuts is always the ticket, I order a fair amount of my material cut to size so we can just grab and go.
Robert Shaw -Colorado Deck and Framing
www.mysteeldeck.comDamn that’s great you can order it to size. I think Trex has that service as well. It’s really expensive though.
Damn that’s great you can order it to size. I think Trex has that service as well. It’s really expensive though.
Gotta love being able to just grab joists and toss them up without having to cut them.
Robert Shaw -Colorado Deck and Framing
www.mysteeldeck.comWe can also buy steal formed and cut to size. I’ve also used the steal pro blads and ones like it a lot and yes burning steal chips go everywhere. I haven’t worked with steal lately but the saws made to cut steal are better because they go at a proper speed and the shroud is much better for keeping the burning bits down.