To properly cut dry rods, you must consider the wall thickness they will be used in. The procedure varies depending on the wall's depth:
Cutting Rods for Walls
Walls Thinner Than 9 Inches
- If the wall where the rod will be used is thinner than 9 inches, cut the rod down until it is 10 mm shorter than the length of the hole it will be placed in.
Walls Thicker Than 9 Inches
- For walls thicker than 9 inches, begin by cutting one rod so it is the same length as the hole.
- Next, insert the first rod.
- Measure the excess length still remaining in the hole.
- Now, cut a second rod so that it is 10 mm shorter than the excess length measured in the previous step.
Summary Table
| Wall Thickness | Rod Length Adjustment |
|---|---|
| Less than 9 inches | Cut rod 10 mm shorter than the hole's length |
| More than 9 inches | 1. Cut one rod the length of the hole. 2. Cut the second rod 10 mm shorter than the remaining excess length. |
By following these guidelines you should be able to properly cut the dry rods.
