Comment on xkcd #3138: Dimensional Lumber Tape Measure

maxxadrenaline@lemmy.world ⁨2⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

pretty sure its been modified for one as an excuse to cut costs but the excuse is that it allows clearance for remodeling since in the 1900s a 2x4 WAS a 2x4 but with wear and tear smaller size 2x4s were easier for renovations.

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