I have been struggling cutting holes in steel studs (actually in the top
plate). My first attempt, using a hole saw, burned up the hole saw, and
took forever. My second attempt, using a 1 inch standard drill bit,
left the hole too small and nowhere near round.
In both cases, I ended up using a hammer and dolly to flatten out the
sheet metal so that I could put a grommet in the hole. Not fun to be
struggling drilling over your head.
Got to be a better way. Luckily I may not need to drill any more, but
not sure. Do I need to buy a punch?
I think that these steel top plates are probably around 22 ga galvanized
steel.
Richard
- posted
15 years ago