SERIES: MAKING FRAMES AND CORNERS

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USING TEMPLATES

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WORKING WITH TRUECORE® STEEL

For more instruction sheets visit

truecore.com.au/tradies

For more information visit truecore.com.au/tradies or call BlueScope Steel Direct 1800 800 789.TRUECORE® and BlueScope are registered trade marks of BlueScope Steel Limited ABN 16 000 011 058. © BlueScope Steel Limited 2010.

Work safely with steel

BlueScope Steel recommends safety precautions are taken when working with steel – protect yourself with long sleeves, steel-capped boots, gloves and safety glasses and ensure you have the right tool for the job.

Working with steelSerieS | Making Frames and Corners Page 1 of 4

Using templates

Templates for cutting holes in and fabricating sections of TRUECORE®

steel can be found at trucecore.com.au/tradies. Should you need to make your own templates (eg. for sizing reasons) here are some helpful tips.

To make your own template, you’ll need a thin piece of cardboard about 300mm long. Choose a section of stud that you want to cut, and place the cardboard flush to the edge of the flange on a flat surface.

Form the first corner.

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Place it on the bench, and fold it flat to get a definite fold in the cardboard. Then, place the cardboard back on to the stud section and form the second corner.

Use a knife to trim the cardboard. Now tape the cardboard to the stud section. Using a square, mark a line across the centre of the cardboard and down each side of the cardboard that covers both flanges.

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Mark the mitre lines on each of the flanges. And then mark a 12mm lap line on each flange.

Cut out two diamond shaped holes on the fold line. Then, remove the cardboard from the stud and cut out marked parts.

It’s a good idea to mark the name on the template.

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For more instruction sheets visit

truecore.com.au/tradies

For more information visit truecore.com.au/tradies or call BlueScope Steel Direct 1800 800 789.TRUECORE® and BlueScope are registered trade marks of BlueScope Steel Limited ABN 16 000 011 058. © BlueScope Steel Limited 2010.

Work safely with steel

BlueScope Steel recommends safety precautions are taken when working with steel – protect yourself with long sleeves, steel-capped boots, gloves and safety glasses and ensure you have the right tool for the job.

Working with steelSerieS | Making Frames and Corners Page 1 of 4

Using templates

Templates for cutting holes in and fabricating sections of TRUECORE®

steel can be found at trucecore.com.au/tradies. Should you need to make your own templates (eg. for sizing reasons) here are some helpful tips.

To make your own template, you’ll need a thin piece of cardboard about 300mm long. Choose a section of stud that you want to cut, and place the cardboard flush to the edge of the flange on a flat surface.

Form the first corner.

1 2 3

Place it on the bench, and fold it flat to get a definite fold in the cardboard. Then, place the cardboard back on to the stud section and form the second corner.

Use a knife to trim the cardboard. Now tape the cardboard to the stud section. Using a square, mark a line across the centre of the cardboard and down each side of the cardboard that covers both flanges.

4 5 6

Mark the mitre lines on each of the flanges. And then mark a 12mm lap line on each flange.

Cut out two diamond shaped holes on the fold line. Then, remove the cardboard from the stud and cut out marked parts.

It’s a good idea to mark the name on the template.

7 8 9

... continued over ➟

For more instruction sheets visit

truecore.com.au/tradies

For more information visit truecore.com.au/tradies or call BlueScope Steel Direct 1800 800 789.TRUECORE® and BlueScope are registered trade marks of BlueScope Steel Limited ABN 16 000 011 058. © BlueScope Steel Limited 2010.

Work safely with steel

BlueScope Steel recommends safety precautions are taken when working with steel – protect yourself with long sleeves, steel-capped boots, gloves and safety glasses and ensure you have the right tool for the job.

Working with steelSerieS | Making Frames and Corners Page 1 of 4

Using templates

Templates for cutting holes in and fabricating sections of TRUECORE®

steel can be found at trucecore.com.au/tradies. Should you need to make your own templates (eg. for sizing reasons) here are some helpful tips.

To make your own template, you’ll need a thin piece of cardboard about 300mm long. Choose a section of stud that you want to cut, and place the cardboard flush to the edge of the flange on a flat surface.

Form the first corner.

1 2 3

Place it on the bench, and fold it flat to get a definite fold in the cardboard. Then, place the cardboard back on to the stud section and form the second corner.

Use a knife to trim the cardboard. Now tape the cardboard to the stud section. Using a square, mark a line across the centre of the cardboard and down each side of the cardboard that covers both flanges.

4 5 6

Mark the mitre lines on each of the flanges. And then mark a 12mm lap line on each flange.

Cut out two diamond shaped holes on the fold line. Then, remove the cardboard from the stud and cut out marked parts.

It’s a good idea to mark the name on the template.

7 8 9

... continued over ➟

For more instruction sheets visit

truecore.com.au/tradies

For more information visit truecore.com.au/tradies or call BlueScope Steel Direct 1800 800 789.TRUECORE® and BlueScope are registered trade marks of BlueScope Steel Limited ABN 16 000 011 058. © BlueScope Steel Limited 2010.

Work safely with steel

BlueScope Steel recommends safety precautions are taken when working with steel – protect yourself with long sleeves, steel-capped boots, gloves and safety glasses and ensure you have the right tool for the job.

Working with steelSerieS | Making Frames and Corners Page 1 of 4

Using templates

Templates for cutting holes in and fabricating sections of TRUECORE®

steel can be found at trucecore.com.au/tradies. Should you need to make your own templates (eg. for sizing reasons) here are some helpful tips.

To make your own template, you’ll need a thin piece of cardboard about 300mm long. Choose a section of stud that you want to cut, and place the cardboard flush to the edge of the flange on a flat surface.

Form the first corner.

1 2 3

Place it on the bench, and fold it flat to get a definite fold in the cardboard. Then, place the cardboard back on to the stud section and form the second corner.

Use a knife to trim the cardboard. Now tape the cardboard to the stud section. Using a square, mark a line across the centre of the cardboard and down each side of the cardboard that covers both flanges.

4 5 6

Mark the mitre lines on each of the flanges. And then mark a 12mm lap line on each flange.

Cut out two diamond shaped holes on the fold line. Then, remove the cardboard from the stud and cut out marked parts.

It’s a good idea to mark the name on the template.

7 8 9

... continued over ➟

Templates for cutting holes in and fabricating sections of TRUECORE® steel

can be found at the end of this guide. Should you need to make your own templates here are some helpful tips.

To make your own template, you’ll need a thin piece of cardboard about 300mm long. Choose a section of stud that you want to cut, and place the cardboard flush to the edge of the flange on a flat surface.

Form the first corner.

Place it on the bench, and fold it flat to get a definite fold in the cardboard. Then, place the cardboard back on to the stud section and form the second corner.

Use a knife to trim the cardboard. Now tape the cardboard to the stud section.Using a square, mark a line across the centre of the cardboard and down each side of the cardboard that covers both flanges.

Mark the mitre lines on each of the flanges. And then mark a 12mm lap line on each flange.

Cut out two diamond shaped holes on the fold line. Then, remove the cardboard from the stud and cut out marked parts.

It’s a good idea to mark the name on the template.

For more instruction sheets visit

truecore.com.au/tradies

For more information visit truecore.com.au/tradies or call BlueScope Steel Direct 1800 800 789.TRUECORE® and BlueScope are registered trade marks of BlueScope Steel Limited ABN 16 000 011 058. © BlueScope Steel Limited 2010.

Work safely with steel

BlueScope Steel recommends safety precautions are taken when working with steel – protect yourself with long sleeves, steel-capped boots, gloves and safety glasses and ensure you have the right tool for the job.

Working with steelSerieS | Making Frames and Corners Page 1 of 4

Using templates

Templates for cutting holes in and fabricating sections of TRUECORE®

steel can be found at trucecore.com.au/tradies. Should you need to make your own templates (eg. for sizing reasons) here are some helpful tips.

To make your own template, you’ll need a thin piece of cardboard about 300mm long. Choose a section of stud that you want to cut, and place the cardboard flush to the edge of the flange on a flat surface.

Form the first corner.

1 2 3

Place it on the bench, and fold it flat to get a definite fold in the cardboard. Then, place the cardboard back on to the stud section and form the second corner.

Use a knife to trim the cardboard. Now tape the cardboard to the stud section. Using a square, mark a line across the centre of the cardboard and down each side of the cardboard that covers both flanges.

4 5 6

Mark the mitre lines on each of the flanges. And then mark a 12mm lap line on each flange.

Cut out two diamond shaped holes on the fold line. Then, remove the cardboard from the stud and cut out marked parts.

It’s a good idea to mark the name on the template.

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WORK SAFELY WITH STEEL BlueScope recommends safety precautions are taken when working with steel – protect yourself with long sleeves, steel-capped boots, gloves and safety glasses and ensure you have the right tool for the job.

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FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT TRUECORE.COM.AU OR CALL BLUESCOPE STEEL DIRECT ON 1800 738 576 The information and advice contained in this guide is of a general nature only and has not been prepared with your specific needs in mind. You should always obtain specialist advice to ensure that the materials, approach and techniques referred to in this guide meet your specific requirements. BlueScope Steel Limited makes no warranty as to the accuracy, completeness or reliability of any estimates, opinions or other information contained in this guide and to the maximum extent permitted by law, BlueScope Steel Limited disclaims all liability and responsibility for any loss or damage, direct or indirect, which may be suffered by any person acting in reliance on anything contained in or omitted from this Bulletin. TRUECORE®, BlueScope and the BlueScope brand mark are registered trade marks of BlueScope Steel Limited. © 2018 BlueScope Steel Limited ABN 16 000 011 058. All rights reserved.

SERIES: MAKING FRAMES AND CORNERS USING TEMPLATES

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WORKING WITH TRUECORE® STEEL

For more instruction sheets visit

truecore.com.au/tradies

For more information visit truecore.com.au/tradies or call BlueScope Steel Direct 1800 800 789.TRUECORE® and BlueScope are registered trade marks of BlueScope Steel Limited ABN 16 000 011 058. © BlueScope Steel Limited 2010.

Work safely with steel

BlueScope Steel recommends safety precautions are taken when working with steel – protect yourself with long sleeves, steel-capped boots, gloves and safety glasses and ensure you have the right tool for the job.

Working with steel

Using templates (continued)

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To make the 90° corner, you only need to mark a fold line on the web of the stud. Using the diamond holes on the template, align the template fold line with the stud fold line.

Mark lines onto the flanges ensuring to mark the lap notches under the flange lips. Then, notch out material, and safely dispose or recycle.

Use a roofing square to fold the stud to 90°, clamp into position and fasten.

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IMPORTANT: Refer to scale (cm) drawing above to ensure template is viewed at actual size. Recommended print size A3. 1 2 3 4 5cm0

75mm stud mitre notch

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Relates to Video F7

IMPORTANT: Refer to scale (cm) drawing above to ensure template is viewed at actual size. Recommended print size A3. 1 2 3 4 5cm0

90mm stud mitre notch

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Relates to Video F7