2x4s — Straight, Strong, and Clear

If your local lumberyard is like most, the quality of the 2x4x8s in the commons bin sucks dead toads. Most are shot through with defects, visual and physical, that affect strength and stability. What do you do when you need a strong, reasonably clear, visually attractive 2×4? The answer lies in another bin, and a little work on your part. Nick shows you where to look and what to do.

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