Metal Stud Frame

[donafams]

does anyone weld these metal studs together or just rivot?

[hbracing]

use a self tapping flat headed screw. Its fast and easy

[donafams]

Originally Posted by hbracing

use a self tapping flat headed screw. Its fast and easy

and you can sheetmetal over those ok?

[hbracing]

Sure because the head of the screw is real flat. I personelly am screwing the sheet metal on also. The reason is there will be wire behind it and if I have to take it apart i can do so with out a lot of trouble. Self tapping screws are just easier, but I am sure there are guys who will disagree and thats fine. This is my preference but doesn't make it right for some one else. Good Luck

[speeddemonrodsteration]

I'm welding mine, just remember to have good ventalation when welding galvanized! I welded just cause I like welding stuff, I'm just welding the frame togather- I'm also screwing on the sheet metal for the same reason as above.

[autobonifica]

i also riveted mine...then welded the seems for added strenth

[Banditperformance]

I welded mine, took me a while, but she is totally solid now.

[donafams]

Originally Posted by hbracing

use a self tapping flat headed screw. Its fast and easy

why am i having so much trouble finding self tapping screws in a flat head

[Banditperformance]

Originally Posted by donafams

why am i having so much trouble finding self tapping screws in a flat head

Are you asking for the screws for Metal Studs?

[donafams]

ah, i just welded the studs, seems stronger anyway