RMatthewFitzpa Posted June 19, 2004 Report Share Posted June 19, 2004 what does it mean when it says 4/4 or 8/4 etc... on a wood site on the bay or these wood sites? I am starting a project very soon and would love it if i could have some pointers as i go on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Jabsco Posted June 19, 2004 Report Share Posted June 19, 2004 what do you mean 4/4 or 8/4 ? maybe a link with an example would help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primal Posted June 19, 2004 Report Share Posted June 19, 2004 Thats the thickness of the wood. Wood thickness is measured by quarters of an inch. Therefore, 4/4 would be 1 inch thick (actually a bit less due to planing) and 8/4 would be 2 inch thick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMatthewFitzpa Posted June 19, 2004 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2004 wow, fast and helpful reply thanks man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MzI Posted June 19, 2004 Report Share Posted June 19, 2004 8/4 and 4/4 refers to the nominal thickness, actual thickness will very but is generally less than the nominal if i remember correctly i think its 3/32 or so less then the nominal dont quote me tho MzI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devon Headen Posted June 19, 2004 Report Share Posted June 19, 2004 That's only if it's sufaced, though. I get most of my wood rough sawn, so it's true to the measurements. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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