6.
(A)
Lay the 2in x 4in x 8ft vertical frame legs on the floor, on their 2in edges. Label them
something fun, so you remember that they are, or just vertical frame legs. On each board, write
bottom on one end and top on the other.
(B)
Measuring from the bottom end, measure and mark at 55in (139.7cm) , 61.75in (156.8cm), 70in
(177.8cm), and 76.75in (194.9cm) up. Use the speed square to draw a straight line at each mark.
(C)
Measure the actual center of each line across the side. Use the speed square to draw a
perpendicular line through the center of the 55in and 61.75in lines. Use the speed square to draw
another perpendicular line intersecting the 70in and 76.75in lines. Repeat on the other leg.
7. Arrange the vertical frame legs parallel on the floor, resting on their 2in edges. Position the
bottom beam on the legs, with the taller ends of the stud mounts flush with the 55in line. Center
the top and bottom holes of the stud mount on the perpendicular center line and attach with the
long wood screws
.
Frame legs
Drew’s Note: The actual thickness of your
2in x 4in is around 1.5in. We want to find
the center to ensure that the stud mounts
are mounted perpendicular with the floor
and in the center of your 2in x 4in.
2in long wood screw
bottom
bottom
top
top
8ft
2in
61.75in
70in
55in
55in
61.75in
70in
76.75in
76.75in
bottom
bottom
top
top
55in
76.75in
70in
61.758in
55in
55in
61.75in
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