C.1d ago

European: "So, a two-by-four is ... ?"

North American: "In your terms, 89 by 38 millimeters."

European: "... I see. And that works out to an even number of inches or something?"

North American: "No."

#lumber #dimension #DimensionalLumber #NorthAmerica #Imperial #units #measurement #metric

Randall Perkinson PhotographyMay 17

LaCrosse Lumber Company
Louisiana, Missouri, USA

#photography #streetPhotography #streetscape #streetscapephotography #streetview #streetscene #lumber #hardware #lumberyard

CBC British ColumbiaMay 12
Middle East could be destination for B.C. lumber exports amid push to diversify
While B.C. has been targeting Asian markets like Japan, South Korea, and China, Forests Minister Ravi Parmar says the agency is now looking to other markets in Asia, along with the United Kingdom, North African countries and Mexico.
#News #Canada #BritishColumbia
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/middle-east-bc-lumber-export-destinations-9.7195902?cmp=rss
Tina M CaseyMay 1

A land grab by any other name...

https://triplepundit.com/2026/usda-forest-service-reorganization-public-lands-lumber-industry/

#publiclands #forests #nationalforest #forestservice #statesrights #conservation #usda #sustainable #sustainability #timber #lumber #utah #recreation #outdoors #csr #esg #landgrab #patagonia #research #science

Hackaday [Unofficial]Apr 26

A Sail and Oar Skiff Built from Common Lumber

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://hackaday.com/2026/04/26/a-sail-and-oar-skiff-built-from-common-lumber/

A Sail And Oar Skiff Built From Common Lumber

For those first venturing into sailing, it can be overwhelming since the experience is thick with jargon and skills that don’t often show up in life ashore. With endless choices, including mo…

Hackaday
13Apr 27
A Sail and Oar Skiff Built from Common Lumber https://hackaday.com/2026/04/26/a-sail-and-oar-skiff-built-from-common-lumber/
#TransportationHacks #Boat #Diy #Hardwarestore #Lumber #Mast #Oar #Rigging #Rowboat #Sailboat #Wood
A Sail And Oar Skiff Built From Common Lumber

For those first venturing into sailing, it can be overwhelming since the experience is thick with jargon and skills that don’t often show up in life ashore. With endless choices, including mo…

Hackaday
CBC WindsorApr 23
Carney says lifting U.S. liquor ban depends on Trump ending assault on steel, autos, lumber
Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday that the provincial ban on U.S. liquor could end quickly if the Americans bend on the tariffs that have pummeled key sectors in this country like steel, autos and forest products.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/carney-liquor-ban-9.7174723?cmp=rss
DemilenteApr 19
“A nation who sits like cows on the fields while the country’s trees are being cut down ruthlessly deserves the emptiest deserts thousands of times!” ― Mehmet Murat ildan #photography #foto #tree #lumber #quoteoftheday #turkey #mehmetmuratildan #pixel #flickr flic.kr/p/2s8iCFs
CBC SaskatchewanApr 19
Carney calls Canada's U.S. ties 'weaknesses' that must be corrected
Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada's ties to the U.S. have become "weaknesses" that must be corrected as workers in Canada's auto, steel and lumber industries remain under threat due to U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/carney-trump-trade-u-s-negotiations-weaknesses-9.7169671?cmp=rss
CBC PoliticsApr 19
Carney calls Canada's U.S. ties 'weaknesses' that must be corrected
Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada's ties to the U.S. have become "weaknesses" that must be corrected as workers in Canada's auto, steel and lumber industries remain under threat due to U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/carney-trump-trade-u-s-negotiations-weaknesses-9.7169671?cmp=rss