Working on the 3rd Wall

Sorry for the lack of updates!

I’ve been working on the third wall — the 20′ long one that runs the entire length of the house.

As of now, I have the studs all cut (will have to go back later and cut the headers and cripples for the windows).

Last weekend, I assembled the “outline” of the wall: the first and last stud, the top and sole plates.

English: Diagram illustrating parts of a Wall ...
1. Cripple 2. Window Header 3. Top Plate / Upper Wall Plate 4. Window Sill 5. Stud 6. Sill Plate / Sole Plate / Bottom Plate (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

The biggest challenge was getting the sole plate around the wheel well and spare tire hitch. I messed up and mis-cut the wood for the wheel well, but the spare tire hitch went well.

The next step is to cut the wood for the cross-beams between studs, then install them and the remaining studs.