On Thu, 10 May 2001 11:44:52 -0500, L.D. Best wrote in part:
> Since industry standard is rough cut dimensions, all planed lumber
> and timber is "smaller" than the designated size ... you can't take the
> surface off of anything without making that thing smaller. Since
> builders want planed lumber -- easier on hands, easier to handle in all
> ways, easier to see knot holes and splits and other flaws -- the lumber
> we buy is going to be smaller than 2"x4" ... but it is NOT a scam, or a
> rip-off or a conspiracy. It's a way to avoid splinters and splits.
Back in the good old days all homes were built only by real men.
Real men are tough-handed. You can even drive nails through the
palms of a real man. He will suffer the most excruciating pain,
but he won't get squeemish about it. Such is the way of a real
man and a real carpenter. A real man and a real carpenter knows
how to handle the rough stuff. He can conquer anything. Also he
knows how to be very gentle.
Sam Heywood
