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And famously, a 2x4 piece of lumber is not actually 2" by 4" either.
by AlbertCory 4y ago
And famously, a 2x4 piece of lumber is not actually 2" by 4" either.
- jacquesm 4y agoWell, that depends. Prior to finish planing they are exactly 2" x 4", and that's where they get their name. You can buy these in bulk straight from the sawmill or lumber wholesalers. But most lumber is sold neatly planed and then the outside dimensions change.
- AlbertCory 4y agoTIL. I know that if you bought a 2x4 that was actually 2" x 4", it wouldn't fit into anything else that expects typical dimensions.