How would you put up/frame a wall where the 2×4 studs are turned flat to make the wall 2" thick? One especially tricky thing is that (it seems that) all nails must be toenailed since a 3.5" long 16d nail isn't long enough to attach the 3.5" tall plates to the studs. Are there any suggestions on how to avoid toenailing or how to toenail effectively with a nail gun so that they go in at the right angle to grip well, not split the 1.5" thick wood and not stick out the other side?
How to frame a 2“ (1.5”) thick wall
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These nails are not meant to sink even with the wood. If your framing is done right these nails should provide nothing more than bump resistance for the wall. Your framing should be very snug to joists and let the wood get itself straight. Meaning that the nails at the plates don't do much.
When I am framing a basement I usually put in 3 per 8' board. I would be happy with your depth and would want it no more than an inch in concrete. Meaning the wall isn't moving any, but if someone needs to take the wall up they can do so with a prybar or hammer. If your bottom plate doesn't wiggle and you can kick it you are good.
Note: I have my guys send pics of framing when I am not at site and if they sent me yours I would be happy (well not happy with close-up but happy with nail depth)
If you look at the picture below from the Ramset guide. Your installation is a normal removable installation. And there is no way a basement wall should be permanent. Also not that the fastening power is actually created from the heat produced during the shot.
Use construction adhesive and the occasional drilled fastener, such as concrete screws or plastic plug nails.
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If you're willing to put a little extra work into it, using screws instead of nails can really help make this kind of "light" framing much more durable. It's a little/lot more time consuming, depending on how much you love your power drill, but well worth the extra time, in my opinion.
Are the top and bottom plates already installed? Could you use a 2x2s for the top and bottom plates? Then you could nail (or screw) through from the outside of the plate into the stud.