Lee Michaels wrote:

"Phisherman" wrote in message
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On Tue, 21 Feb 2006 09:01:38 -0500, dnoyeB
wrote:


I bought some 3/4" plywood fir for a shelf in my cabinet. I was looking
for something to high the end bands. The store had lost of pine that
looked abuot right but it was 1/2". So I kept going in circles between
isles trying to find the 3/4" pine to put on the end of this plywood.
After about an hour I decided to just grap the piece that looked right.

Turns out the 1/2" solid wood is the same thickness as the 3/4" plywood.
This wouldn't be the first odd measurement I have found like 3/4 is
really 5/8... What am I missing here?


It is helpful to carry a measuring tape when shopping for lumber.
Don't believe the tag.


It is also useful to carry calipers in your pocket. This will give you a
more accurate measurement of thickness.



I'll add: carry your FRACTIONAL calipers to the store. It's kinda a
PITA to convert .237 to 32nds while shopping.

Dave