And now, not so deep thoughts

[Cadaverous Pallor]

What the hell? Am I the only one who hadn't been informed of the great lumber consipracy.

If one were to grab something labled 2X3, what might one reasonably expect the dimmensions to be? 2X3 no? Well, no! Try 1.5X2.5. What about the fabled 2X4? Why, of course that measures 2X4 you say? Nay, I say. 1.5X3.5!

What the hell?I wonder if you actually reported your findings to store managers whether they would laugh at you or be shocked.

[blueerica]

holy crap, I've learned that my very own wife will only eat toasted, unfrosted. :eek: I feel...dirty.

I happen to like the unfrosted ones the best. The frosted ones are just too sweet. And I pretty much just like strawberry.

*folds arms and looks away*

[Motorboat Cruiser]

I prefer frosted chocolate fudge, when I indulge in that sort of thing. Brown Sugar and *Cinnamon are a close second.

The ones I can live without are the s'mores flavored.




* Is there a name for words that look like they are spelled wrong, but aren't?

[Ghoulish Delight]

I wonder if you actually reported your findings to store managers whether they would laugh at you or be shocked.Laugh. I looked it up, it's the standard. I guess it's sort of like the whole "quarter thing", except in reverse. With meat, it starts at near-exact X weight, and reduces down to a non-exact weight when you cook it, but it's still called "X lbs". Whereas with timber, it starts at non exact dimensions of AXB, then it's planed down to near-exact smaller dimmensions but is still called AXB.

Lame.

[Alex]

Well, it is a very old conspiracy, if it is one. The number comes from the size of the board when it is cut from the log, not the size when it is bought at the store (after being dried and planed).

There, finally got something out of a lumbermill grandfather.

Kind of like penises, the measurement at its largest size is the one that is reported.

[Not Afraid]

I want to know where all of the distilled water has gone to. I've looked at 3 stores recently for distilled water and they have all been out. Did I miss some distull e.coli scare or something?

[DreadPirateRoberts]

What the hell? Am I the only one who hadn't been informed of the great lumber consipracy.

If one were to grab something labled 2X3, what might one reasonably expect the dimmensions to be? 2X3 no? Well, no! Try 1.5X2.5. What about the fabled 2X4? Why, of course that measures 2X4 you say? Nay, I say. 1.5X3.5!

What the hell?

shrinkage? Maybe it was a cold day. :evil:

In our cabin we have 2x4's that are actually 2 inches by 4 inches. Also watch out for lengths. I went to get a 2x4 that should have been 8 foot long, instead of 96 inches it was 92 inches. More shrinkage?

more info here (http://www.arnoldlumber.com/size.html).

Nominal Size - is the size of a piece of lumber before it is dressed and seasoned. It is used to designate a particular size piece of lumber, such as 2x4, 2x6, etc.

Actual Size - refers to minimum acceptable size after it has been dressed and seasoned. A nominal 2*4 can have a minimum actual size of 1.5" x 3.5". When referring to a specific piece of lumber, the nominal size is used.

[Not Afraid]

You have a cabin? LOT MEET! ;)

[Prudence]

Wait - so DreadPirateRoberts's lumber is girthier than GD's? :eek:

[lashbear]

Hehehehe You said "Girthy".

[Kevy Baby]

And, Kevy Baby!!! My gosh! Can I ask why you eat that? Convenience sake?Cuz it helped me lose 45 pounds.

[Kevy Baby]

What the hell? Am I the only one who hadn't been informed of the great lumber consipracy.

If one were to grab something labled 2X3, what might one reasonably expect the dimmensions to be? 2X3 no? Well, no! Try 1.5X2.5. What about the fabled 2X4? Why, of course that measures 2X4 you say? Nay, I say. 1.5X3.5!

What the hell?OK, I know this thread is supposed to go without explanation, but I am going to break the rules (cuz I'm just that way).

You are paying for a piece of wood that is 2" x 4" when ROUGH CUT. It takes 1/4" of each surface to get to the smooth, usable surface that you need. These are VERY rough surfaces and you need the full 1/4" to smooth it out. This is for "S4S" lumber = Surfaced (fiinished) 4 Sides. Some lumber (thought usually not construction grades like 2 by X) is sold as S2S.

Also, if you need something besides 2 x 4's, I suggest finding a dedicated lumber shop. I frequent Reel Lumber in Anaheim ('though I tend to be buying kiln-dried hardwoods such as maple, cherry, etc.).

[MickeyLumbo]

Why do guys spit? It's so gross. Guys just walking on the sidewalk spitting into the bushes or trees or just on the ground. Fvcking gross pigs.
Bleh.

surely you are not suggesting that to swallow is the better option? shirley?

[MouseWife]

Cuz it helped me lose 45 pounds.

That is great!!

[lashbear]

Cuz it helped me lose 45 pounds.

Allright. Just don't do it again, you naughty, naughty boy. :p

[Scrooge McSam]

shirley?

Yes? Sorry, I was away from the computer.

[CoasterMatt]

Cuz it helped me lose 45 pounds.
Just how many of them did you have to force down to puke up 45 pounds? ;)

[Ghoulish Delight]

How is it that at night, no matter how exhausted I am, if it's over 77 degrees I am unable to sleep lying in a comfy bed with the lights out. Yet in the middle of the day, no matter how rested and caffeinated I am, if it's over 77 degrees I'm unable to stay awake in an uncomfortable conference room chair with florescent lights in my face?

Maybe I should redesign my bedroom.

[scaeagles]

I used to take a safety pin to meetings to stab myself in the leg as I suffer from a similar condition.

[Moonliner]

How is it that at night, no matter how exhausted I am, if it's over 77 degrees I am unable to sleep lying in a comfy bed with the lights out. Yet in the middle of the day, no matter how rested and caffeinated I am, if it's over 77 degrees I'm unable to stay awake in an uncomfortable conference room chair with florescent lights in my face?

Maybe I should redesign my bedroom.

Perhaps it's the company.

[BarTopDancer]

I used to take a safety pin to meetings to stab myself in the leg as I suffer from a similar condition.

That seems to defeat the purpose of a SAFETY pin.

[Ghoulish Delight]

That seems to defeat the purpose of a SAFETY pin.
Keeps his job safe.

[Not Afraid]

I think some of us were just born nocturnal.

[Ghoulish Delight]

While watching an Olympic soccer match between a European team and an African team, the info box that pops up occasionally titled "Colors" makes me uncomfortable.

[Strangler Lewis]

That should not be enough to spoil the fun of pre-opening ceremonies, early round Olympic soccer.