Apprentice Training, structural & framing

Curved Radius Partition Wall Stud Assembly

Kerfed 2x4 plates, 2x4 studs at 12 in O.C., 6 ft radius curve

Time: 2 h 30 min
People: Two
Level

Before you start

Clear 3.5 × 3.5 m of floor and lay out the parts.
29 parts and 82 fasteners in 5 steps.
You'll want a screwdrivers and a claw hammer and a tape measure and a drill and a marker and a spirit level.
Deep saw kerfs on curved plates weaken bearing strength; laminate multiple layers of 3/4-inch plywood plates when structural load is present.
Check that screw heads don't bind on angled stud edges during drywall backing application.

Apprentice Training & Risk NoticeEducational training demonstration only. Risk: Real-world structural lumber sizing, spans, and fastener schedules carry legal liability and must comply with local building codes (IRC/IBC/OSHA) and certified engineering.

Apprentice Training, structural & framing

Curved Radius Partition Wall Stud Assembly

Kerfed 2x4 plates, 2x4 studs at 12 in O.C., 6 ft radius curve

Time: 2 h 30 min
People: Two
Level

Before you start

Clear 3.5 × 3.5 m of floor and lay out the parts.
29 parts and 82 fasteners in 5 steps.
You'll want a screwdrivers and a claw hammer and a tape measure and a drill and a marker and a spirit level.
Deep saw kerfs on curved plates weaken bearing strength; laminate multiple layers of 3/4-inch plywood plates when structural load is present.
Check that screw heads don't bind on angled stud edges during drywall backing application.