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.
chiliedogg@lemmy.world 2 days ago
I thought it was rough-cut dimensions.