STEP 2A Wall Plate Installation (Wood stud)
2A-1
2A-2
Locate your studs. Verify and
mark the center of the studs by
finding the stud edges using an
awl, a thin nail, or an
edge-to-edge stud finder.
Position the wall plate at
your desired height and line up
the holes with your stud center
line. Level the wall plate and
make the holes.
01
2A-3
7/32 in.
Ø5.5 mm
in. (70 mm)
Drill pilot holes using a 7/32 in. (5.5 mm)
diameter drill bit.
IMPORTANT:
Pilot holes must be
in. (70 mm).
Be sure to drill into the center of the stud.
drilled to a depth of
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