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   Mike_Smith | Mar 06, 2002 04:19am | #1

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   matt.. depends on the radius.. if it's not too severe, you can use a pl 200 and a finish nailer...
   angle two nails opposing in each stud..

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   Don_Papenburg | Mar 06, 2002 07:15am | #2

   *Matt , use the screws that have a drill tip made for metal studs . I got some at Menards so most lumber yards should have them .

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   calvin_ | Mar 06, 2002 02:54pm | #3

   *You might want to wipe down the area on the metal stud if using adhesive, to get the oil film most probably present. And if it would benefit you for the finish, you might check into bendable plywood. It comes oriented both ways.

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   Tim_Kline | Mar 07, 2002 01:21am | #4

   *I won't even ask why you are doing radius work with metal studs and then applying plywood directly to the face. You need to put wood blocking in the wall for nailers. Obviously if you are putting the plywood directly on the studs, fire protection is not an issue, so forget about using fire treated wood for your blocking.

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   Ron_Budgell | Mar 07, 2002 04:36am | #5

   *or quarter inch bendable drywall

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   4Lorn | Mar 08, 2002 12:03pm | #6

   *A quick swipe with a rag soaked in mineral spirits of your favorite solvent degreaser and then polyurethane glue, Gorila glue or PLPremium, should work well. Be carful because once set these glues take an act of God to shift. While wet it can be wiped off surfaces or hands with laquer thinner. Once set you may have to replace the steel studs if you want to make changes.