"William Morris" wrote in
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The project is to finish off a portion of the basement to provide a clean
workarea for our tailoring biz. The exterior walls are finished, so now
it's down to the partition walls. The floor is poured concrete, uneven,
cracked, but I can work around that.

I've read that a good way to install a partition wall is to secure a 2x4
to
the floor, frame out the wall minus the height of the base 2x4, then lift
the framed wall up onto the base...something about being able to lever the
wall upright and still let it be short enough to clear the floor joists
above. That's fine, I got that.

My question is about securing the base 2x4 to the floor - or, if not that,
the bottom of my wall. I've seen nailers that use a .22 charge to drive a
nail into concrete, which sounds like fun. Since I don't have one of
those
or any real long-term reason to buy one, are there any other ideas?

Thanks!

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William Morris
Tailor, Seamlyne reProductions

You can get a masonry bit and use it in a drill, or get a rotohammer that
will go through the wood and concrete like butter. You can rent rotohammers,
or you might decide to buy a combo drill and roto hammer. Since your not
looking to do structural installations. You could get by with a 3/8 inch
rotodrill, and use 1/2 inch anchors. If you have a lot of holes to drill,
one every 24 inches or so. You might consider a corded drill. If not look
into the cordless, 18 volt Dewalt. I have one. Bought it in a set for $400.
Drill, light, trim skill saw and a sawzall. Works great for my projects.
Good luck, make sure that you drill into the floor at least the same depth
as the 2x4s. But you do not want to pierce the concrete completely,
potential leaks... Level the floor first, or you will have a mess on your
hands.