I’m looking into a coupla new options for steel stud framing….
found one thing on the net from Attexor ..called the “spot clincher”…..that looks to do auto-assembly type crimps/clinches …..on the job site…
that looks pretty cool….but I couldn’t get any indication on price….so I’m guessing it’s just a coupla million….probably out of the budget….
another that looks promising is a pneumatic gun ..a “steel stud pin gun” from Aerosmith. Probably different people than the Aerosmith I’m familiar with….
The guns list priced at around $700 …and one site said to call for the discounted price…gonna check both out and make calls next week ….
Anyone have any info on this stuff?
That clincher would be way cool ….but I’m guessing the technology is way outta my price range …..but for less than $700 …..that gun might pay for itself real quick.
I don’t do a whole lotta steel stud work …..not like the commercial work….but I do a good size basement every now and then…..so if it worked just like a regular gun into wood …I’d buy in….
Jeff
Buck Construction Pittsburgh,PA
Fine Carpentery…..While U Waite
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Don't know any thing about the tool you are describing, but I bought a manual crimper at HD that seems to work just fine slides in between studs and punches hole. Approx. cost 50-60 dollars. Sure beat using self tapers all the way thru job. Connection was very strong and wouldn't hesitate recommending it.
I've used those in the past .......actually have to replace the one I can't find.....and will pick up another for the helper....
But that gun sounds too good to be true.
JeffBuck Construction Pittsburgh,PA
Fine Carpentery.....While U Waite
I've used one from http://www.etf-fastening.com , really fast, but NOISEY..
Phill Giles
The Unionville Woodwright
Unionville, Ontario
Hey Jeff,
I've worked framing on a lot of tennat improvement jobs in the past that are complex metal stud projects and I know framing jobs that are that complex sometimes require disassembling and re-adjusting to achive a perfect product. My question is, How do you disassemble a connection that has been made from that gun and crimp tool you are talking about? Thanks, Hack
Here's a screw gun from grabber that's strip feed. Large choice of screws for both steel and wood .
http://www.superdrive.info/
Jeff... I'm a commercial carpenter working on Long Island in New York. I haven't seen a stud crimper on a job for 15 years. The main reason being if you need to undo the crimp to move the stud it's a real pain, especially bad if you're only trying to move it slightly. The metal that was bent inward by the punch is now in your way. Everyone uses 3/8" framing screws at all metal stud connections. You've already got the drywall gun so there's no extra tool to buy, and more importantly have to carry around. Two, using framing screws is fast, strong, and easily changed, and changes always happen. Hope this helps, BUIC