09-08-2008, 06:40 AM
Metal 2x4 studs most often available.... fairly easy to work with on NON-LOADBEARING walls, very easy to cut most gauges with tin shears, heavier gauges are best using a metal blade on your cut-off saw (& remember to wear protective eye gear... it does throw off sparks like crazy). For loadbearing, I have only worked with bolted systems, usually made for the project...