On Mon, 15 Dec 2003 01:06:16 GMT, Loren Coe
wrote:

with support at 32" intervals, how much load can a 2x4
support on its side?

Try the Sagulator
http://www.woodbin.com/calcs/sagulator.htm

Usual limit on timber shelving is visible sag, not breaking load.

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