NuggyBuggy
ArboristSite Operative
I've noticed that it seems many people seem to mention they're milling 10' long boards.
Assuming they're allowing for 2' loss on either end, that means they're targeting 8'.
If so, why does this seem to be such a magic number for lumber ? Dimensional lumber and plywood often comes in 8' lengths. I guess it makes sense for *some* lumber - say framing 8' walls - but the rationale is less obvious for plywood, and also for slabs. Few pieces of furniture are going to be 8' in any dimension, no ? Is that the limit for manageability ? If there was a smaller "optimal" length for general woodworking purposes, couldn't cutting to that length increase one's effective usable yield ?
Just trying to figure out optimal lengths to mill to with no projects clearly in mind yet.
Assuming they're allowing for 2' loss on either end, that means they're targeting 8'.
If so, why does this seem to be such a magic number for lumber ? Dimensional lumber and plywood often comes in 8' lengths. I guess it makes sense for *some* lumber - say framing 8' walls - but the rationale is less obvious for plywood, and also for slabs. Few pieces of furniture are going to be 8' in any dimension, no ? Is that the limit for manageability ? If there was a smaller "optimal" length for general woodworking purposes, couldn't cutting to that length increase one's effective usable yield ?
Just trying to figure out optimal lengths to mill to with no projects clearly in mind yet.