On Fri, 15 Jul 2016 16:46:03 -0700
"Bob La Londe" wrote:

Why do studs cost more than 8 footers, and consist of crappier lumber.

usually studs are bought in large quantities and delivered to the job
by truck and one always expects a certain amount that will be good for
blocks etc

Seriously. Kiln dried 2x4 8s in two different stores were cheaper

that is interesting

I hope nobody is actually building houses with that crap.

they are used for walls so they get used

but why worry if you have a choice you can use other wood

i like select or #1 to minimize surprises