Step 3: Measure the studs

measuring the studs for a partition wall «»
To find the stud length, stack two 2x4 blocks face-to-face on the floor layout line and measure up to the ceiling layout line. These blocks represent the combined thickness of the sole and top plates.

Take measurements at either end of the partition's location and at three spots in between.

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    Tools List

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    • four-foot level
      Level,
      for checking whether studs are plumb
    • sledge hammer
      Sledgehammer,
      for nudging the sole plate into position
    • framing square
      Framing square,
      for marking cut and layout lines
    • 16-foot tape measure
      Tape measure
    • hammer
      20-oz. framing hammer
    • chalk line
      Chalk line,
      for marking location of wall on floor and ceiling
    • plumb bob
      Plumb bob,
      for aligning layout marks between ceiling and floor
    • speed square
      Speed Square,
      for marking plates, headers, and studs, and as a saw guide
    • circular saw
      Circular saw

    Shopping List

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    1. 2x4s

    2. 10D AND 16D COMMON NAILS