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Steps 4 - 6
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4. Construct a doorway in a non-weight-bearing wall using steel and wood. Fabricate the metal header by cutting the track 2 in. longer than the rough opening width. Cut each flange of the track (on both ends) 1 in. lengthwise and bend the web down 90 degrees using sheet metal locking pliers (as shown in inset photo). At the rough opening height specified, fasten the header by driving two pan-head screws through each web flap (drawing the header tight to the king stud) and then driving a screw through each flange of the track.
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5. Secure electrical cable along the center line of
each stud with plastic ties screwed to the studs. Pop a plastic
“bushing” (25¢ each) into each knockout to keep the cable from
rubbing against the sharp edges.
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6. Install wood trim to underlying steel wall
framing with self-tapping trim screws. Use a stud finder to locate the wall
studs, and mark their position on the trim piece. To avoid splitting the trim,
countersink the screwhead with a 1/4-in. bit. Then predrill the hole with a
1/8-in. bit. Set the drill clutch “light” so that the screw
doesn’t strip out. Drive the screw home and fill the screw hole with
putty.
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