Title: Cut wall plates.
Course: Carpentry I (17003-I) > Section: Identifying Elements of Walls

Cutting should ensure that

- wall plates are proper length, within +/- 1/16 inch
- splices are on stud center
- top and sole plates are identical in length
- wall plates are spliced according to code.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What are some of the possible consequences of cutting improperly?
- How is the appropriate length for a cut determined?

NCCER Carpentry Standards

Level One, Module Six (27111-13): Wall Systems

Module Six (27111-13) describes the procedures for laying out and framing walls, including roughing-in door and window openings, constructing corners and partition Ts, bracing walls, and applying sheathing. The module also includes estimating materials required to frame walls.