Woodworking: Purchasing Lumber

What does S2S stand for in the context of lumber?

Two sides are planed

Which plywood panel consists of five layers?

5-ply panel

What property makes plywood strong in both length and width?

Bonding at right angles

Where is marine plywood recommended to be used?

Outdoor constructions Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between S2S and S4S lumber?

Number of sides planed Signup and view all the answers

How is the board measure of a piece of lumber calculated?

Multiply the thickness in inches by the width in inches, then by the length in feet, and divide by 12. Signup and view all the answers

If a piece of lumber is 2.5 inches thick, 6 inches wide, and 8 feet long, what is its board measure?

24 board foot Signup and view all the answers

What happens to a board less than 1 inch thick when calculating its board measure?

It is counted as 1 inch. Signup and view all the answers

How is a board thicker than 1 inch computed when calculating its board measure?

Rounded to the nearest smaller quarter-inch thickness. Signup and view all the answers

What is rough lumber?

Lumber that has not been planned or processed. Signup and view all the answers

If a piece of lumber is 1⅝ inches thick, 7 inches wide, and 10 feet long, what is its board measure?

14 board foot Signup and view all the answers

What is the defining characteristic of board lumber?

Processed into flat, rectangular pieces Signup and view all the answers

What is the size range for board lumber in metric units?

5 cm thickness, 41 cm width, and 720 cm length Signup and view all the answers

How does plank lumber differ from board lumber?

Thinner and narrower than board lumber Signup and view all the answers

What are the maximum dimensions in metric units for plank lumber as per the text?

12.5 cm thickness, 51 cm width, and 1200 cm length Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes timber?

Suitable for structural purposes in construction Signup and view all the answers

In the context of lumber types discussed, which one would likely be used for building a house frame?

Timber Signup and view all the answers