And now, not so deep thoughts

[Kevy Baby]

Originally Posted by Ghoulish Delight

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.).