Getting Real Column - 3
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40: Here the top and bottom formers are clamped
together so that I could measure and mark the stud cen-
ter locations accurately on both pieces.
41: It took a little planning to determine how to build the
assembly, since I had no way of drilling down into the top
former once it was in place. I chose to screw all of the
studs to it first, then pre-drill and insert the screws for the
bottom piece. Here it’s upside down on top of the par-
tially assembled corner. I used 2½" coarse-thread drywall
screws for all of this assembly.
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42: Here’s the assembled curve corner stud assembly in
place. Note that it fits up flush to the ceiling but does not
attach to it in any way, in case I needed access to any-
thing above the tiles.
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MRH-Jan 2014
