Things are progressing slowly...
I tried attaching furring strips using PL2000 (Construction grade adhesive) but it proved to be a failure. I tried Tap Cons and they did not want to tap.
My most recent trip to Home Depot found the answer I was looking for... A handy dandy device called a "Ram Set". More on that in a moment.
Because of the way my basement walls were poured there are form lines that protrude almost 1/2" from the wall where every concrete form met the next. That ruled out placing one furring strip across the entire 15' span. Instead I had to place blocks (to conserve lumber and keep costs low) rather than strips.
I used 1 3/4" x 3 1/2" x 3 1/2" blocks. The top layer is set at 52", the second at 43" with a solid 4x4 in the corner and at the end. I attached these to the wall using the Ram Set. This tool uses a .22 calbier blank to fire a nail through the wood and into the concrete. If anyone is interested in using one they can be rented at major tool rental stores. I opted to purchase one because the other side of the basement will end up getting finished and will require attaching sill plates to the floor. These tools are quite loud and leave the smell of burnt gun powder. Nothing some hearing protection and an open window can't deal with.
I have weight tested each block and they have held loads in excess of 150#. Since I spaced them on 24" centers, they should more than hold the load.
If were to offer a word of advice to anyone seeking to use the same method it would be: Choose your wood carefully. The power of the tool will cause the wood to crack and break.
My next step is to rip down some 4x4 into smaller stock. I need to use up the lumber I have before I buy more. Then construction of the frame will follow.
My camera was sent in for repairs (since I dropped it
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and should be back soon.
Matt