Ok. You have your project plans ready to go and are taking the next big step – buying the dimensional lumber. But then, confusion sets in when you realize the product you’re looking for has two different names. Oh no!
It’s important to know that when it comes to the size of finish grade lumber, there’s a difference between what the board is called (its nominal size) and its actual size.
This, of course, can be a little confusing for beginner DIY woodworking enthusiasts – but it doesn’t have to be. Let’s take a look at the difference so you can get accurate and precise results whenever you’re working with dimensional lumber.
