how thick is a 2 x 3?

about to head to harbor freight and buy a cheapie circular saw - but it only cuts 1.5 inches deep

will that buzz through a 2 x 3?

 

[n0cmonkey]

1 3/4" by 2 3/4"

I think.

 

[SilentRavens]

You're joking right?

 

[MikeMike]

Originally posted by: SilentRavens
You're joking right?

ha, your wrong hehehehe. its 1 3/4 x 2 3/4

MIKE

 

[Twista]

Originally posted by: nourdmrolNMT1

Originally posted by: SilentRavens
You're joking right?

ha, your wrong hehehehe. its 1 3/4 x 2 3/4

MIKE

no no no!

Mike

 

[n0cmonkey]

Originally posted by: SilentRavens
You're joking right?

Not everyone knows that 2x3 doesn't mean 2" by 3". Some people would be damned surprised to find out.

 

[Zanix]

Originally posted by: n0cmonkey

Originally posted by: SilentRavens
You're joking right?

Not everyone knows that 2x3 doesn't mean 2" by 3". Some people would be damned surprised to find out.

So what *does* that stand for?

 

[Hayabusa Rider]

It's 1-1/2" x 2-1/2" and no I am not guessing.

all you wanted to know about nominal dimensions

 

[Hayabusa Rider]

Oh and what cheap ass saw just cuts 1.5 inches deep?

 

[n0cmonkey]

Originally posted by: Zanix

Originally posted by: n0cmonkey

Originally posted by: SilentRavens
You're joking right?

Not everyone knows that 2x3 doesn't mean 2" by 3". Some people would be damned surprised to find out.

So what *does* that stand for?

It means slightly smaller. See WinstonSmith's link.

 

[bootymac]

Originally posted by: n0cmonkey

Originally posted by: SilentRavens
You're joking right?

Not everyone knows that 2x3 doesn't mean 2" by 3". Some people would be damned surprised to find out.

Well, I remember measuring a 2x4 before and it wasn't 2x4, but I was just like meh

 

Originally posted by: WinstonSmith
It's 1-1/2" x 2-1/2" and no I am not guessing.

all you wanted to know about nominal dimensions

thank you

and the cheapass saw that i'll only use to finish my basement
http://www.harborfreight.com/c...m.taf?itemnumber=45803

 

[MikeMike]

sorta like a 4x8 sheet of plywood i dont think is actually 4x8.

MIKE

 

Originally posted by: nourdmrolNMT1
sorta like a 4x8 sheet of plywood i dont think is actually 4x8.

MIKE

i think plywood is actual size

 

[FoBoT]

Originally posted by: WinstonSmith
It's 1-1/2" x 2-1/2" and no I am not guessing.
[/L]

^^^

 

[Hayabusa Rider]

Plywood is in actual dimension.

How this works is that solid lumber is rough cut to 2x3, BUT it isn't fit to use. By the time it's finished on all four sides, it is reduced in size to the actual dimensions you have. Since it started as a 2x4 or whatever, it's still called that. Easier to say "2 by 4" than 1.5x3.5

 

[Hayabusa Rider]

Originally posted by: troytime

Originally posted by: WinstonSmith
It's 1-1/2" x 2-1/2" and no I am not guessing.

all you wanted to know about nominal dimensions

thank you

and the cheapass saw that i'll only use to finish my basement
http://www.harborfreight.com/c...m.taf?itemnumber=45803

Ok, it's none of my damned business, but IMO that won't cut much for long. You would be far better off buying a decent 7-1/4" corded circular saw that will have enough power to not stall.

My 2 cents.

 

[NutBucket]

Originally posted by: WinstonSmith
Oh and what cheap ass saw just cuts 1.5 inches deep?

Must be cordless.

Besides, it is harbor frieght he's talking about

 

[T2T III]

Originally posted by: WinstonSmith

Originally posted by: troytime

Originally posted by: WinstonSmith
It's 1-1/2" x 2-1/2" and no I am not guessing.

all you wanted to know about nominal dimensions

thank you

and the cheapass saw that i'll only use to finish my basement
http://www.harborfreight.com/c...m.taf?itemnumber=45803

Ok, it's none of my damned business, but IMO that won't cut much for long. You would be far better off buying a decent 7-1/4" corded circular saw that will have enough power to not stall.

My 2 cents.

Very true. That $129 - all in one kit is just meant as something for a weekend project person to use every now and then. A similar kit by DeWalt runs $499.

If you can, look at the $100 - $119 range of saws by Makita. Very good saws to use and will hold up very well. In fact, mine is now about 5 years old, has been dropped a few times, but keeps on rocking.

 

[dman]

If it cuts 1.5" Deep you could always flip the wood over and cut again to get 3" depth...

But I'd recommend another saw too. I got a nice tablesaw from Lowes last year for $100 or so, havent' even opened the box yet, but, someday I'll use it. I hope it's not broken when I take it out of the box... ugh.

 

[Ornery]

I agree with WS on both posts. It's 1.5" x 2.5", and those tools are a total waste of $100. Buy some halfway decent corded tools, if nothing else.

 

[3chordcharlie]

Speaking from experience, when you buy the cheapest set of tools you can, you will do nothing but waste time fighting with ineffective tools.

You would be much farther ahead to spend 50-60 on a reasonable cordless drill, and 100 on a corded circular saw; the time you save will more than compensate you for the extra $30.

You probably don't need a reciprocating saw to finish your basement; if you do, borrow or rent one (and if you decide you love having one, save a few bucks and buy a better one).

I'm assuming you already have a flashlight somewhere, so that really isn't a major consideration.

 

[NikPreviousAcct]

Originally posted by: n0cmonkey

Originally posted by: SilentRavens
You're joking right?

Not everyone knows that 2x3 doesn't mean 2" by 3". Some people would be damned surprised to find out.

It's a weird measurement system, but I love it. That's what lets me get away with saying that my dick is larger than average and not be lying. It's great because most women don't know wtf "well, nominally speaking" means and they just forget it or something. haha stupid w0manz.

 

[flot]

And the lesson I learned today:

a 2x3 isn't nearly as strong as a 2x4

I had a 2x3 laying around my yard (don't ask) and I needed to move your average 700 lb object also laying around my yard (don't ask either) ... so I grab the board and use it as a lever, lift the thing up about 3 inches and all of a sudden blam the 2x3 splits down the center and whacks me in the leg.

On topic: Now I have a perfect 1.5" x 2.5" bruise.

PS: Low cost tools aren't always bad, but you have to define cheap. I have had a lot of luck buying "cheaper" corded name brand power tools (like a $39 circular saw or a $29 drill) and sometimes they are all that you need. There is a difference between "cheaper" (than a quality pro brand) and "Cheap" however... A lot of times I'll run out to home depot because I realize I need something, and then a week or so later I'll be wandering through target, and see its equivalent for maybe 20-30% less.

 

[Evadman]

This thread makes me cry.