4x2 or 2x4

[pjtoledo]

Ok. On know 4x4=4wd, but wtf is the difference between a 4x2 and a 2x4. I know a 2x4 generally is a piece of wood 1 3/4 " x 3 3/4 ". I'm not talking about that. I noticed in a post someone mentioned the 4x2 coil springs truck don't have the front crossmember that my 2wd Edge has.
I would think a 2x4 seats 2 and 4 wheels drive the vehicle, where a 4x2 has 4 wheels but only two drive the vehicle. OR is 2x4 and 4x2 the same damn thing.

actually it's 1-1/2" x 3-1/2", been that for 50 years give or take a few.

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

actually it's 1-1/2" x 3-1/2", been that for 50 years give or take a few.

In my barn it is still a 2x4. Back before they had laser guided everything lumber was what they said it was.

 

[1990RangerinSK]

This thread is really lumbering along, isn't it?

 

[97RangerXLT]

Well here you go... I posted this about 9 years ago...

http://therangerstation.com/forums/showthread.php?t=68816

the answers you all need. right here in one post

AJ

 

[Ranger850]

Wood you guys knock it off.

A 2x6 would be cool

Jim "OAKS" has a lot of wood puns. Not surprising at all

 

[Dirtman]

I'm already board of this thread...

 

[Ranger850]

Well here you go... I posted this about 9 years ago...

http://therangerstation.com/forums/showthread.php?t=68816

the answers you all need. right here in one post

AJ

Nice POST. Now I know how to be more Studley

 

[Jim Oaks]

I'm already board of this thread...

Stop being a stick in the mud.

 

[Ranger850]

Coming up with more wood puns is harder than you plank.

 

[Curious Hound]

Coming up with more wood puns is harder than you plank.

Maple I can think of some later.

This message composed solely of recycled electrons. Go green!

 

[lvwill]

And now we get to sheet goods. A 4x8 and 8x4 sheet if plywood are dependent on which way the grain runs which also determins the flexibility direction of the sheet. Being a retired stair builder we ordered a crap load of 8x4 plywood for curve and twist stairs.

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

And now we get to sheet goods. A 4x8 and 8x4 sheet if plywood are dependent on which way the grain runs which also determins the flexibility direction of the sheet. Being a retired stair builder we ordered a crap load of 8x4 plywood for curve and twist stairs.

What about the composite chipboard? Anything go?

 

[lvwill]

What about the composite chipboard? Anything go?

They really don't have the structural stability and are much heavier than plywood. Stair stringers are built from 1/4 to 1/2 plywood it all depends on the inside radius of the stairs

 

[Ranger850]

My father in law had some stairs done with the composite stuff. No radius, just straight coming off his back porch (concrete slab)

 

[Dirtman]

Wood you guys just let this thread die...