how tight is 1/64"

[Wood_workur]

If I am framing an interior wall, I know that If I tried to raise it, it woldn't fit properly, because the diagonal is longer than the height. But according to my calculations, on a 6'8" wall, that difference would be 1/64". is that something that I could easily overcome with a big hammer, or should I make the wall a loose fit.

[Tequila]

That's what shims are for.

[JR]

That's what shims are for.

Yep. Caulk, too.

[sleddogg]

think again

Actually according to the website below it's more like a 13th of an inch, but I still have a hammer that could handle that. I'd sooner use shims or stick build though.


http://www.1728.com/pythgorn.htm

[leehljp]

In my experiences, you could make it fit with the right hammer. However, even that little bit of binding, it _could_ cause just enough pressure to throw something else out of whack, often noticeably to a discerning eye.

If sheet rock is used over this, with seasonal changes, you will probably notice the seams a lot quicker. Generally it is better to have it a little loose and shimmed rather than too tight of a fit, IMHO.

[newbie2wood]

If you are building the wall on the floor and lifting it into place, always construct it a little shorter. Use shims on top during nailing. Sheetrocks will hide the shims.

If you already built it too tall, you can wedge it into place if the difference is slight but it may cause damage to your ceiling if you have drywall in place.
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[Stytooner]

Build it on the floor so that its 1.5" shorter than the space. Get it plumb and nail it off to the floor and wall. Then slip a 2" by 4" on top. Nail it off to the top of the wall. Then toenail into your ceiling joists. No sheetrock damage visible this way. Don't use joist hanger nails.

[Wood_workur]

Build it on the floor so that its 1.5" shorter than the space. Get it plumb and nail it off to the floor and wall. Then slip a 2" by 4" on top. Nail it off to the top of the wall. Then toenail into your ceiling joists. No sheetrock damage visible this way. Don't use joist hanger nails.

thanks- that sounds like the best Idea.