Scan of the Month: Nest Thermostat

Re:Scan of the Month: Nest Thermostat by AlbertCory on Wednesday December 14, 2022 @07:33PM (#33993164)

And famously, a 2x4 piece of lumber is not actually 2" by 4" either.

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Re:Scan of the Month: Nest Thermostat by jacquesm on Thursday December 15, 2022 @09:02AM (#33999598)

Well, that depends. Prior to finish planing they are exactly 2" x 4", and that's where they get their name. You can buy these in bulk straight from the sawmill or lumber wholesalers. But most lumber is sold neatly planed and then the outside dimensions change.

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Re:Scan of the Month: Nest Thermostat by AlbertCory on Thursday December 15, 2022 @12:50PM (#34003090)

TIL. I know that if you bought a 2x4 that was actually 2" x 4", it wouldn't fit into anything else that expects typical dimensions.

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