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[quote]QUOTE: Originally posted by davekelly I only wi***he article was a little more detailed. What size track did he use? According to the website there are a couple of different sizes. Listing some suppliers of the studs would have been helpful also. Muddy, Do you think it is possible to make benchwork out of steel as in the article, but not have the height go the ceiling? Perhaps some studs perpendicular to the backwall which would act as feet? Do you think its doable? [/quote] I haven't been in a Home Depot in ages, but a call to them may be a good start. If they don't carry steel, they might be able to direct you elsewhere. Where do the local contractors in your area get materials? As far as screws protruding, I suppose pop rivets could be used instead of screws. I've never seen them used in this type of framing., but they held my old 1959 VW bus together for ages. The screws shouldn't be too much of an issue since a 1/2"screw is more than long enough and the excess will be protruding inside the steel channel. Dave, The studs wouldn't have to go to the ceiling. A basic triangular leg as shown in the article, securely screwed to the wall will be every bit as strong as its commonly used wood counterpart. Wayne
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