What does PET stand for in wood?

Precision-End Trimmed lumber (known by its acronym PET) is lumber which is trimmed square on both ends to uniform lengths. The manufacturing tolerance is 1/16th of an inch over or under length in no more than 20% of the pieces. Most often PET lumber is found in studs for framing exterior and interior walls.
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What does pet lumber mean?

PET refers to “precision end trimmed” lumber which just means that the boards are cut to a stricter tolerance than normal lumber. On the other hand, pre-cuts most commonly refers to lumber that is simply pre-cut to specific sizes.
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What is a pet stud?

A stud animal is a registered animal retained for breeding. The terms for the male of a given animal species (stallion, bull, rooster, etc.) usually imply that the animal is intact—that is, not castrated—and therefore capable of siring offspring.
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What is R L Wood?

Definition. R/L (RL) Random Lengths.
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What is SPF wood?

The SPF we're talking about is an acronym for “Spruce-Pine-Fir,” the species of trees that make up SPF lumber. SPF lumber can be roughly categorized into two different species in North America – East and West. In Eastern SPF wood species, there are the White Spruce, Black Spruce, Red Spruce, Jack Pine, and Balsam Fir.
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What does HF mean in lumber?

The abbreviations for framing-grade softwoods, from strongest to weakest, are as follows: Doug Fir, D Fir- L: Douglas fir (L=western larch) SYP: Southern pine. Hem, Hem-fir, H-F: Hemlock or fir. S-P-F: Spruce, pine, or fir.
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What does WP on wood mean?

WWPA certification mark - This symbol indicates that lumber bearing this trademark has been graded under the supervision of Western Wood Products Association. Mill identification - The originating mill is identified by an assigned mill number or by the firm's name or brand.
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What does S4S mean in lumber?

S4S stands for "surfaced on 4 sides", meaning that the material is finished on all four sides. Dimensional lumber is commonly S4S. S4S finished lumber and dimensional lumber are labeled according to nominal size, or the size of the rough board before it was planed smooth. (For example, 1 x 6 is actually 3/4 x 5 1/2).
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What does PST mean in timber?

Pine Sawtimber (PST) Sawtimber trees are over 14” in DBH, and are considered as the most valuable of timber products. They are harvestable after 30 to 50 years of growth. Not only do they provide the most wood due their large size, but Sawtimber trees are cut for lumber, which is more valuable than pine pulp.
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How much is a golden retriever stud fee?

The stud fee of $2,000.00 is due and payable one week prior to semen collection. Stud fee includes two collections of semen on two separate days.
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How much is a stud fee for a German shepherd?

How Much Is a Stud Fee? For most stud owners, the stud fee is usually between $250 and $1,000, but it can vary significantly depending on the breed and health of the dog. It's also common for stud owners to choose the first pick of the litter instead of cash for payment.
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What the most expensive puppy?

Top-10 Most Expensive Dogs
  • Dogo Argentino – $8,000. ...
  • Canadian Eskimo Dog – $8,750. ...
  • Rottweiler – $9,000. ...
  • Azawakh – $9,500. ...
  • Tibetan Mastiff – $10,000. ...
  • Chow Chow – $11,000. ...
  • Löwchen – $12,000. ...
  • Samoyed – $14,000. Coming in at the #1 overall spot for the most expensive dog in the world is the Samoyed originating from Siberia.
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What does LBS stand for in lumber?

What are lumber futures? Random Length Lumber futures contracts (LB) trade in random-length 2 x 4s, from 8-20 feet. Lumber futures are traded at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME), the first exchange to offer price protection to the forest products industry.
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What is Douglas fir wood?

Douglas fir, (genus Pseudotsuga), genus of about six species of evergreen trees of the conifer family Pinaceae, native to western North America and eastern Asia. The trees are important timber trees, and the strong wood is used in boats, aircraft, and construction.
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What does KD mean in woodworking?

You'll get less movement with kiln-dried (KD) or surface-dry (S-DRY) lumber, which has a moisture content between 16 and 19 percent. (KD-HT means the wood was also heat treated to kill pests, a requirement for imported lumber.)
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What is the best grade of lumber?

Hardwood grades are: FAS (First and Second) is the highest grade of hardwood lumber. It's usually 6-inches x 8-inches and is 83 percent defect-free on its best side. Select is 4-inches x 6-inches and 83 percent defect free on its best side.
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What is better #1 or #2 lumber?

Typically wood that is two or more inches thick is graded only for strength, denoted by #1, #2 and so on. And because stronger lumber has fewer and smaller knots, it's typically more attractive. So the general rule of thumb for lumber grades is this: the lower the number, the more strength and better appearance.
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What does SS mean in lumber?

Select Structural. *Select Structural Non-Dense.
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What is number 2 woodworking?

2 Lumber. No. 2 lumber is the most common grade for framing. Lumber of this grade contains few defects, but knots are allowed of any quality as long as they are well spaced and do not exceed the size regulations.
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How do you tell a Douglas fir from pine lumber?

The soft wood between the grain lines shrinks and expands, making the wood cup or twist. Fir has little soft grain. Pine has much more soft grain. For stability and strength, fir is much less prone to warping or twisting, and much stronger than pine.
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What does Rgh mean in lumber?

All milled lumber is sold on a rough board foot basis. Example : 4/4 surfaced lumber milled to ¾” is measured based on a full inch thickness. Rgh: Rough cut lumber will require surfacing to achieve a smooth finish. S2S: surfacing of lumber on two faces. S3S: surfacing of lumber on two faces and ripping one edge.
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What does lf mean wood?

What is LF in Wood? Some types of wood are sold at a specific width and “per linear foot” of length. Lineal foot is also frequently used. This is in contrast to “per board foot,” which is a volume measure, and can be used to tally lumber of random widths.
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Is Hem fir stronger than southern yellow pine?

Compared to other species, Hem-fir is lighter in both the color and the weight, but this does not make it any less stronger.
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