Dimensional lumber tape measure

[dwasifar]

From https://xkcd.com/.

 

[KnurledNut]

I get this is a joke, but a 1x8/2x8 is 7-1/4" not 7-1/8" anywhere R.H. is +50%. And 7-3/8" if its wet pressure treated!

 

[PCustoms]

I get this is a joke, but a 1x8/2x8 is 7-1/4" not 7-1/8" anywhere R.H. is +50%. And 7-3/8" if its wet pressure treated!

When you play off people's ignorance of "nominal" to make a joke and screw it up....

 

[RTM]

When you play off people's ignorance of "nominal" to make a joke and screw it up....

And who measures the 2 or 4” dimensions of lumber, where it would all work out?


Cute joke tho.

 

[alwaysFlOoReD]

I've measured lots of lumber at 7 1/8".

 

[PCustoms]

I've measured lots of lumber at 7 1/8".

Ok

 

[KnurledNut]

I've measured lots of lumber at 7 1/8".

Tape measure hook stretch is real.

 

[PCustoms]

Tape measure hook stretch is real.

Got to remember to hammer the rivets of a new tape to tighten everything up

Unbelievable how poorly things are made these days.

 

[Skiff Builder]

I've measured lots of treated 2x10x16's 9-1/2 at one end, 9-1/8 at the other end

 

[KnurledNut]

I've measured lots of treated 2x10x16's 9-1/2 at one end, 9-1/8 at the other end

Our 2x12s PT are the worst! Stair stringers are hard to get consistent!

 

[YesIHaveAHammer]

From https://xkcd.com/.

Permanent link to this edition (home page always shows latest edition) - https://xkcd.com/3138/

 

[alwaysFlOoReD]

Ok

First 2 I measured;


They are old stock so have shrunk, but I find lots of new stuff under 7 1/4".

 

[PCustoms]

First 2 I measured;

I've never seen anyone try to prove something is smaller than it should be...

Let me go measure some cutoffs that have been in the firewood pile baking in the sun for a few years. Might just prove you right!