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Old 10-31-2014, 02:33 PM  
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Originally Posted by PR_Phil View Post
do you know the Imperial measurement of a standard 2" X 4"? because it isn't 2" X 4". The term 2" X 4" is a nominal term.

a standard 2" X 4" is actually 1.5" X 3.5". In Canada, and I assume in other countries where the metric system is used, the labels report both Metric and Imperial, the Imperial measurement on the labels is incorrect and states 2" X 4" (The nominal size). The Metric measurement on the label states 38 MM X 79 MM which is correct and is the exact size.
Having worked in the building trade off and on for decades, yes, I know the actual measurement of a standard two-by-four. Nothwithstanding...my 128 yr. old house is built with actual 2x4" (and 2x6" joists) dimensional oak timber.

But you can certainly use "Hand me that 38mm by 79mm, would ya..." in a building supply store or on the jobsite...see how that goes for you. For additional fun, don't forget to convert a standard 3 1/2" ardox nail to metric before you ask for a few pounds (not kilograms) of those, too.
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