How to Straighten Bowed Stud Walls: Step-by-Step Instructions and Pictures

Fix wavy stud walls before installing drywall by replacing studs or planing them down. Read an overview of how to straighten bowed stud walls.
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How to Straighten Bowed Stud Walls
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2. Hold the straightedge vertically along the stud and mark the bow. Shave off the bow with a power plane.
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