how thick is a 2 x 3?

[3chordcharlie]

Originally posted by: flot
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.

This is true for corded tools, and maybe cordless drills (most are pretty decent that I've used). Cheap cordless saws and the like that I've seen and used are absolutely awful and a waste of money.

 

[Juice Box]

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

word brotha! its always 1/2" smaller

 

[Evadman]

Originally posted by: digitalsnare

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

word brotha! its always 1/2" smaller

No, it is not. In fact, there are a few incorrect statements on that link.

 

[Antisocial Virge]

Originally posted by: WinstonSmith
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

I worked in a sawmill. Its not even sawed a full 2X4 there. Its a 1/4 off. The only stuff we sawed a full 2" was for export to other countries.

 

[AlienCraft]

That is a saw used primarily for trim work or panel cuts. It is not designed to cut 2x4's.

 

[Pliablemoose]

Now let's start talking about hardwoods & really screw them up

A "quarter" system is commonly used in the hardwood lumber industry when referring to thickness. 4/4 refers to a 1 inch thick board, 6/4 is a 1-1/2 inch thick board, 8/4 is a 2 inch thick board, and so on. This convention is not normally used for softwood lumber.

 

[Hayabusa Rider]

Originally posted by: Pliablemoose
Now let's start talking about hardwoods & really screw them up

A "quarter" system is commonly used in the hardwood lumber industry when referring to thickness. 4/4 refers to a 1 inch thick board, 6/4 is a 1-1/2 inch thick board, 8/4 is a 2 inch thick board, and so on. This convention is not normally used for softwood lumber.

Is that S2S?

 

[Ornery]

Here's a deal on a great cordless drill: Milwaukee 0616-24 14.4V Lok-Tor 1/2" Drill Kit for $178.00, or the Milwaukee 0614-24 14.4V Lok-Tor 1/2" Hammer Drill Kit for $199.00. 450 in-lb of torque without the extra weight of an 18V drill. Any of Milwaukee's drill kits include a coupon for a free third battery, which is at least a $60.00 value. That battery will work in their Job Site Radio, but not much else. If you want their more extensive line of cordless tools, you'd have to go for the 18V kits, which are warrented by Milwaukee for 5 years.

Just thought I'd pass that along as a Christmas gift suggestion!

 

i 'fondled' the cheap tools at harbor freight and decided to buy decent stuff

but since i spent all my money on wood, screws, drywall, lighting, etc - i'm borrowing the tools from a friend

 

[Lvis]

As others have noted, that saw won't be up to the job. Even a quality saw like a dewalt would be hard pressed to do a lot of 2x stock.

I'd consider a cheap chop saw. You can get one for less than 100.00, and will be helpful doing the trim work as well.

I bought one from sears years ago, and for a homeowner the quality is fine.