"Fred" wrote in message
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I noticed that Home Depot is stocking 2x3 studs these days. I have used
them for a small garden shed and they are much easier/lighter to handle
and
still give the strength for most places. I'm just wondering why these
haven't been produced longer? The price is about 25-35% less than 2x4's.

They have been around for 50+ years that I know of, maybe longer. I used
them to frame out my basement to add insulation. Since they were not
structural, they worked very well for that.