Andy Dingley wrote:
> On 21 Jul 2005 13:31:31 -0700, [email protected] wrote:
>
> >I am building a playhouse,
>
> Here in the UK I'd use larch. Cheapest timber around (=A312/cubic foot)
> and good rot resistance owing to the high resin content. It's not
> something you'll find at the Borg, but it's pretty much universal for
> cheap timber framing (i.e. not in oak).
>
> Is larch used much in the USA ?
Nope. Not much, though I'm sure some.
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Indulage my early morning laziness: a cubic foot of wood equals how
many precut (stud length) 2x4s? Or, to be less mean, 8' 2x4s. And does
the cube allow for waste? Today's 2x4s are something like 1-1/2" x
3-1/2".
I won't ask what 12 pounds is worth.
Hey, what's happening to the euro? Not many quotes in euros these days,
from anywhere in Europe. The word around here is it's going in the
toilet as a currency soon, with a return to the good old days of
individualism amongst moneylenders.
Andy Dingley wrote:
>
> On 21 Jul 2005 13:31:31 -0700, [email protected] wrote:
>
> >I am building a playhouse,
>
> Here in the UK I'd use larch. Cheapest timber around (£12/cubic foot)
> and good rot resistance owing to the high resin content. It's not
> something you'll find at the Borg, but it's pretty much universal for
> cheap timber framing (i.e. not in oak).
>
> Is larch used much in the USA ?
I suspect a fair amount gets folded into the nondescript "whitewood"
class, but have no statistics nor way to confirm/disprove that guess I
know of...
George wrote:
>
> "Charlie Self" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> Indulage my early morning laziness: a cubic foot of wood equals how
> many precut (stud length) 2x4s? Or, to be less mean, 8' 2x4s. And does
> the cube allow for waste? Today's 2x4s are something like 1-1/2" x
> 3-1/2".
>
...
> Think about it Charlie. 12x12 = 1 BF. A BF is a cubic measurement, too.
A 1-ft cube == 1 cu-ft --> 12 bd-ft, not 1. (12" high(thick) by 1-ft
wide by 1-ft long)...
George wrote:
>
> "Duane Bozarth" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> > George wrote:
> >>
> >> "Charlie Self" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> >> news:[email protected]...
> >> Indulage my early morning laziness: a cubic foot of wood equals how
> >> many precut (stud length) 2x4s? Or, to be less mean, 8' 2x4s. And does
> >> the cube allow for waste? Today's 2x4s are something like 1-1/2" x
> >> 3-1/2".
> >>
> > ...
> >> Think about it Charlie. 12x12 = 1 BF. A BF is a cubic measurement,
> >> too.
> >
> > A 1-ft cube == 1 cu-ft --> 12 bd-ft, not 1. (12" high(thick) by 1-ft
> > wide by 1-ft long)...
>
> You're a hoot. Do you READ? 12x12 is a square, not a cube. But, as noted,
> a BF is a cubic measurement. I imagine you can figure out the multiplier
> that will make a 12x12 into a BF?
>
> OK, just in case you don't read it's 1.
The question posted was "a cubic foot of wood" which is a cube 1ft on a
side (or any equivalent volume) which is 12-in^3 = 1728 in^3.
A board foot (as you noted) is 1 sq-ft surface area times 1-inch
thickness == 144 in^3.
"Andy Dingley" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> On 21 Jul 2005 13:31:31 -0700, [email protected] wrote:
>
>>I am building a playhouse,
>
> Here in the UK I'd use larch. Cheapest timber around (£12/cubic foot)
> and good rot resistance owing to the high resin content. It's not
> something you'll find at the Borg, but it's pretty much universal for
> cheap timber framing (i.e. not in oak).
>
> Is larch used much in the USA ?
Nope. Too many more useful high quality timbers available. Mine lagging and
trestle-building business has sort of gone down the toilet as well. Pulp
is about it.
"Charlie Self" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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Indulage my early morning laziness: a cubic foot of wood equals how
many precut (stud length) 2x4s? Or, to be less mean, 8' 2x4s. And does
the cube allow for waste? Today's 2x4s are something like 1-1/2" x
3-1/2".
I won't ask what 12 pounds is worth.
Hey, what's happening to the euro? Not many quotes in euros these days,
from anywhere in Europe. The word around here is it's going in the
toilet as a currency soon, with a return to the good old days of
individualism amongst moneylenders.
Think about it Charlie. 12x12 = 1 BF. A BF is a cubic measurement, too.
Britain doesn't do Euros, which is why the pound was quoted.
With VAT, probably two bucks a BF. If he's including VAT, buck and a
quarter.
"Duane Bozarth" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> George wrote:
>>
>> "Charlie Self" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>> news:[email protected]...
>> Indulage my early morning laziness: a cubic foot of wood equals how
>> many precut (stud length) 2x4s? Or, to be less mean, 8' 2x4s. And does
>> the cube allow for waste? Today's 2x4s are something like 1-1/2" x
>> 3-1/2".
>>
> ...
>> Think about it Charlie. 12x12 = 1 BF. A BF is a cubic measurement,
>> too.
>
> A 1-ft cube == 1 cu-ft --> 12 bd-ft, not 1. (12" high(thick) by 1-ft
> wide by 1-ft long)...
You're a hoot. Do you READ? 12x12 is a square, not a cube. But, as noted,
a BF is a cubic measurement. I imagine you can figure out the multiplier
that will make a 12x12 into a BF?
OK, just in case you don't read it's 1.
"CW" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> "George" <George@least> wrote in message
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>>
>> Do you READ?
>
> Yes, quite well.
>
>>12x12 is a square, not a cube.
>
> Quite true. What does that have to do with the subject at hand?
>
>>But, as noted,
>> a BF is a cubic measurement. I imagine you can figure out the multiplier
>> that will make a 12x12 into a BF?
>>
>> OK, just in case you don't read it's 1.
>
> Again, I ask, what does that have to do with the subject at hand?
>
>
Snicker.
Lemme see, if you could read, you might have seen this thread originate with
one cubic foot of wood valued at twelve pounds sterling.
Then, if you cared to think, you might have figured out, unlike the
questioner and bonehead, that 12*12*1 was a BF, with twelve of them within
a one foot cube.
Or, you could complain and remain spherically ignorant.
That's equal from any vantage point.
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> <[email protected]> wrote in message
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>>I am building a playhouse, where for Wall studs I would like to use a
>> more expensive material (e.g. Cedar) but use cheaper (Pine or something
>> else) for roof studs and studs which are higher up where children
>> can't reach. Any issues in doing it?
>>
>> Thanks
>
> First of all, roofs are constructed of rafters, ceilings joists, and walls
> studs.
I guess if you are getting picky, wall studs are generally not used in a
roof. Regular 2x4's but usually not the more costly studs.
On 21 Jul 2005 13:31:31 -0700, [email protected] wrote:
>I am building a playhouse,
Here in the UK I'd use larch. Cheapest timber around (£12/cubic foot)
and good rot resistance owing to the high resin content. It's not
something you'll find at the Borg, but it's pretty much universal for
cheap timber framing (i.e. not in oak).
Is larch used much in the USA ?
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>I am building a playhouse, where for Wall studs I would like to use a
> more expensive material (e.g. Cedar) but use cheaper (Pine or something
> else) for roof studs and studs which are higher up where children
> can't reach. Any issues in doing it?
>
> Thanks
No, not at all. Pine is not going to be a problem for kids unless you are
referring to Pressure treated Pine.
<[email protected]> wrote in message
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>I am building a playhouse, where for Wall studs I would like to use a
> more expensive material (e.g. Cedar) but use cheaper (Pine or something
> else) for roof studs and studs which are higher up where children
> can't reach. Any issues in doing it?
>
> Thanks
First of all, roofs are constructed of rafters, ceilings joists, and walls
studs. You can combine all sorts of wood when framing without a problem.
Unless the studs are going to be exposed to the weather I don't see any
point in using cedar. Buy some nice smooth premium studs if you are
concerned about splinters. Douglas Fir is the one of the best dimensional
lumbers but for your purposes any clean, dry, smooth stud should do nicely.
"George" <George@least> wrote in message
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>
> Do you READ?
Yes, quite well.
>12x12 is a square, not a cube.
Quite true. What does that have to do with the subject at hand?
>But, as noted,
> a BF is a cubic measurement. I imagine you can figure out the multiplier
> that will make a 12x12 into a BF?
>
> OK, just in case you don't read it's 1.
Again, I ask, what does that have to do with the subject at hand?
<[email protected]> wrote in message
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>I am building a playhouse, where for Wall studs I would like to use a
> more expensive material (e.g. Cedar) but use cheaper (Pine or something
> else) for roof studs and studs which are higher up where children
> can't reach. Any issues in doing it?
>
> Thanks
Won't harm anything. OTOH, why not just use the pine for it all? After the
kids are grown it will become a storage shed anyway.