Apr 11, 2010 · Or just use drywall steel stud. Cuts with tin snips, and screws together with aluminum self tapping screws. Lighter than wood, stronger than wood, CHEAPER than wood, doesn't need sanding or varnishing, gives off no gases, doesn't squeak, doesn't absorb water all the advantages of 80/20 without the sourcing issues and odd nuts and bolts.... at half the cost.