I hope it’s not against the rules here, just saw this woodworking related xkcd that I enjoyed and thought it might be appreciated here:)

https://xkcd.com/3138

  • BlueÆtherA
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    23 hours ago

    Even metric is under-sized on dressed timber 4x2" ~ 100x50mm => 90x45m dressed

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      17 hours ago

      Yeah, but then we just use the 90x45mm as a measurement…

      Also if I remember correctly it’s sold as 89x44. 45mm was only used for I-joists