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Exhibit 2
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the
incorporation by reference with respect to the Worthington Industries, Inc.
Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (the "Plan") of our report dated May 6, 1999 with
respect to the Plan's financial statements included in the annual report on Form
11-K for the period ended December 31, 1998, and all references to our firm
included in or made a part of the Registration Statement.
/s/ Hirth Norris & Garrison, LLP
HIRTH NORRIS & GARRISON, LLP
Grove City, Ohio
June 19, 2000
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