Steel framing is easier to handle because steel studs weigh 1 less than wood studs and can be installed at 4 on center.
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If you need to cut dozens of metal studs and tracks quickly use a circular saw fitted with a toothless carborundum metal cutting blade 7 when cutting individual steel studs or tracks with a circular saw cut on the closed or web side and support the piece tightly on sawhorses.
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Lsf products are cold formed structural members used as studs joists rafters purlins and girts and in assemblies such as steel roof trusses and panelized walls.
To cut individual steel studs and tracks use straight cut aviation snips photo 1.
Lightweight steel framing architectural design guide preface this publication is intended as a guide for designers speci ers and users of lightweight steel framing lsf.
The details contained in this document are intended as a general guide for using steel stud manufacturers association ssma member products.
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