units_of_measure.html

	All lumber pricing is for rough stock - unless specifically stated as being dressed. Rough = Lumber that has not been planned ( surfaced ) smoothed. Dressed = Lumber which has been planned ( surfaced ) smoothed or sanded. - Rough lumber - 4/4 Rough = 1" board thickness 5/4 Rough= 1.25" Board Thickness 6/4 Rough = 1.5" board thickness 8/4 Rough = 2" board thickness 10/4 Rough = 2.5" board thickness 12/4 Rough = 3" board thickness 16/4 Rough = 4" board thickness 20/4 Rough = 5" board thickness etc... 4/4 Dressed = 3/4" board thickness 5/4 Dressed = 1" board thickness 6/4 Dressed = 1.25" board thickness 8/4 Dressed = 1.3/4" board thickness etc... Thickness can vary on rough & dressed stock. Units of Measure & Terminology BF = Board Foot A Board Foot is = to... The length of the board in feet' Multiplied by the width of the board in inches" Divided by 12 Then Multiplied by the thickness of the board in inches" Length' x Width" / 12 x Thickness" i.e. A 1" x 6" x 2' would be worked this way 2' x 6" / 12 x 1" = 1 bf OR You can do the calculation using all inch measurements for tallying smaller pieces of lumber. Thickness" x width" x length" / 144" i.e. A 1" x 6" x 2' would be worked this way 1" x 6" x 24" / 144" = 1 bf S2S = Surfaced on 2 faces. S3S = Surfaced 2 faces and 1 edge has been straight line ripped. Some products are sold by the pound - per pound ( lbs ) lbs = Pounds Some products are sold by the piece or each. per piece = pc each = each Steamed = Steamed KD = Kiln Dried AD = Air Dried PAD = Partially air dried Bowl Slabs = Half log not trimmed into squares. Bowl Blanks = A trimmed up slab usually squared - i.e. 3" thick x 6" x 6" Spalted = Wood that has begun to decompose which has been invaded by micro organisms " fungus ". Spalting can cause veins of almost any color in the heartwood and sapwood. The degree ( amount of color ) of spalting can very greatly. not all species of wood "spalt". Spalted wood can be punky / if not rotten - Good spalt is still mostly sound workable wood.




Sawdust / shavings and woods can be very harmful to your person. Anaphylactic / allergic reactions can be triggered from sawdust and even from the wood itself. Always wear protective equipment / clothing when handling / working with wood and other uncommon materials. Always use OSHA approved equipment specific, for each task you are working on. It is not uncommon for individuals to be or become allergic to wood and the woods remnants / sawdust. Anaphylaxis can Kill - Be cautious - Be wise ! ! ! Safety First :)