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Low-Rent-9351 t1_jaelnng wrote

You put a cut 1/2 way or so into the low side of the stud in the middle of the stud height wise then put a shim into the cut from each side and hammer them in until the stud is even with the others on each side of it. Or, pull it as you jam the shims in to hold it.

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Warsaw14 OP t1_jaemg75 wrote

I’m not sure I’m quite visualizing this? Any way to elaborate a bit?

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Low-Rent-9351 t1_jaes6il wrote

Second picture down on this page. Cut it and wedge a shim or two into it so it comes out lined up with the others.

https://joneakes.com/jons-fixit-database/1991-Straightening-2x4-x27-s-in-a-stud-wall

drive a screw or two into it angled across the cut to hold it together after.

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Warsaw14 OP t1_jaesgiu wrote

Cool thanks. I feel it would be easier in my case to shim the lower studs since there are only 2 off in that direction. The other 8 or so studs are level with each other and I don’t want to cut 8 studs this way to get them level with the lower problem studs

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Warsaw14 OP t1_jaenkm3 wrote

Ahh so you are cutting back the studs that are touching the level as opposed to installing shims on studs that are not touching the level

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