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ChadTower:

I know there are a couple other guys here with ongoing basement finishing projects... here's a thread to talk about them.

Just finished the ceiling blocking (this wall is parallel to joists)... broke out the hammer drill for the first time.  Cool toy.

I'm working on attaching the bottom plate now after marking out the distance from the wall using a plumb bob.  Pressure treated 2x4s on the floor, using 3" exterior rated screws, and probably some construction adhesive as well.  I'm drilling the holes now.  Any advice as to how far apart they need to be?  I'm thinking every 3' or so should do it.

drunkatuw:
To attach the bottom plate in my basement, I used a ramset. 



Put the nail in the front, load the shell and then hit the end with a hammer and it will drive the nail into the concrete floor.  I put a nail centered between each stud, so 16" apart.  No need to drill into concrete and the ramset is probably cheaper than the concrete drill bit.

shardian:
That's a pretty neat tool. Much cheaper of an option for home use. I looked it up on amazon.com and it is about $30 shipped.

polaris:
---fudgesicle--- me , thats basically a gun that shoots nails, for £15 , that is mental.

i cant imagine that they do them in the uk, every teenager would carry one and kill other 'hoodies' with it :D

ArcadeAddiction:
I have this one.  You pull a trigger rather than hit it with a hammer. You have to put your body weight on it. It has a safety on it, like a farming nailer. That's another good toy if your framing a basement. I wouldn't have done mine without one.

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