Small shed frame - bolted metal or timber

Originally Posted by Mandelbrot

I'm not a welder but if I want a steel frame I found this bolt together option:

I'm not a welder either but bought one and looked at a few Utube videos and taught myself to weld...rough at first but now an OK "back yard" welder that comes in handy for the odd small job. If your keen, go do a TAFE course, their cheap and could be a skill you may use around the house in the future. A little secondhand Arc welder is cheap <$80 will do most little odd jobs.

The kwiktech option looks OK but more steel than necessary (ie: more cost) than if it was welded based on the web page sample size and likely due to using plastic connectors.

For a small shed of this size, wouldnt really matter what you used (timber or steel)

Yes timber is also more forgiving for an average DIYer like me.

For the steel option I see Steelchief use 25 x 25 RHS for their shed frames. So the 50 x 50 posts in the Kwiktech design may be a bit of overkill for a shed this size. If I used 25 x 25 I could use these connectors with tekscrews:
https://www.farmup.com.au/?rf=kw&kw=steel+connector+joiners

I found this video about building a stud and track shed on youtube:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z4e7eBXyGH8

Looks like just what I am looking for. No welding, strong and easy to build. Now I just need to work out what size studs - they go from 51mm @ 0.50bmt upwards. Given that the walls only need to support the structure and the occasional possum I think they can be towards the lighter end of the range.

Anyone on the forum done a stud and track shed? How did you work out what size to use?

how high is your shed?

The video is just using metal studs as opposed to timber.
Your shed is so small, so dont over think it as once the tin is screwed into place, it will tie everything/stiffen the entire structure.
Keep in mind, the kit sheds don't have any studs and are screwed/riveted together with a track top and bottom,
Many different ways to achieve the same end result.

You can essentially build all 4 stud walls on the ground, stand them up and screw them together...no different to say a kids cubby house.
metal or timber studs, its all the same high level process.

Here is a couple of videos to show you what I'm talking about:

How To Build a Shed - YouTube this one is close to the size your wanting and a really simple build. For you, screw all the walls together like in the video, then bolt or screw to the concrete. Use treated for the base plate (the timber that will be bolted to the concrete slab)
450 or 600 centers (spacing for each stud)...but not critical ie: space to suit.

DIY Shed That's Changing my Life (1200% Income Increase) - YouTube
how to build a kids playhouse - Bing video
Frame a Quality Shed in 5 hours - Side Hustle Ideas - YouTube
Storage Shed for Cheap! | Start to Finish Build - YouTube