Shawzborne
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What type of framing lumber is preferred to be used in scenic construction? Give two reasons why?
Thank-you,
Shawn
Thank-you,
Shawn
pine, hemlock and fir have characteristics more suitable to constructing scenery. ... Douglas fir and Southern pine are good choices under these conditions.
Assuming that the grading system is the same, go with #2 if it's straight and doesn't have a lot of wood missing... you would be amazed at the swiss cheese wood you sometimes find as #2. If you can afford it #1 will be better (straighter and more square). Some applications you need #1, other times you can work with some pretty bad bent #3. It depends on your carpentry skills and the job. Since you have to ask the question I would say you probably aren't that expert and so you should go with the higher grade if you can afford it. Straight wood makes you a better carpenter. Don't worry about species, just go with whatever is cheapest at your lumber yard. Be sure to take your time and hand inspect each piece if you can. I dig deep in the lumber rack to find the very best pieces. Sometimes it's great sometimes it's all terrible. Shop around to find who has the best wood for your money... don't just go with cheapest.I am looking for the preferred species and grade in Toronto.
Sorry I guess I was shooting off the top of my head with a couple of obnoxious kids over my shoulder. Now that I look at a ruler... it's probably more like 3.5 mm that I'm thinking of.(1.1 centimeter is close to 1/2"!)
I dig deep in the lumber rack to find the very best pieces. Sometimes it's great sometimes it's all terrible. Shop around to find who has the best wood for your money... don't just go with cheapest.
Locally, for gafftaper and others in the Seattle Area, Dunn Lumber, a local chain lumber company, has better wood that Home Depot and Lowe's and I think is also a better value.
What type of framing lumber is preferred to be used in scenic construction? Give two reasons why?
Thank-you,
Shawn
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