Patent ID: 6061910
Filing Date: 2000-05-16
Classification: E04B,Y10T

Abstract:
A method of forming a plurality of framing studs for subsequent use in forming the frame of a structure, comprising:providing a plurality of elongate, wooden framing members, each having a substantially rectangular cross section defining four elongate side edges; andprior to affixing said framing studs as part of the frame of the structure:mounting each of said framing members in stacked relationship in a press;positioning a protective plate along a side edge of each of the framing members;operating the press to force each of the protective plates into the side edge of the associated framing member to secure the two together;while the framing members are still secured by the press, forming at least one hole in each of said framing members, each of said holes extending from a first one of said side edges through to the opposite side edge of the respective framing member and defining a longitudinal axis which is transverse to the position of an associated one of said protective plates; andreleasing the framing members from the press.