How much should 2x4's cost?

[Sample]

The cheapest ones?

 

[Ralph]

How long? Last I remember they were about 1.90 here for a 92-5/8", 1.95 for full 8', and about 2.20 for 10', all stud grade.

 

[Sample]

Looking for 8'+ in length. What kind of store did you buy them at?

 

[themonk]

If building for your trailer, use 2x2's instead. 2x4 is not needed and takes up valuable space.

 

[Cayuse]

Passed a place today on the way back from lunch that had $150/unit of 2x4's and $175/unit for 2x6's.

 

[Ralph]

Looking for 8'+ in length. What kind of store did you buy them at?

Menards. Prices in your area should all be pretty close to the same, lumber is a commodity.

 

[scott00tj]

I just get mine from Home Depot. A lot are warped or otherwise bad news, but if you sift through the pile you can get good ones. They are under $3 each for a 8'.

 

[Ralph]

I just get mine from Home Depot. A lot are warped or otherwise bad news, but if you sift through the pile you can get good ones. They are under $3 each for a 8'.

That's pretty typical for the big boxes, since they allow people to cull. Menards is the same way in the store, but they're usually better if you need an entire bundle delivered; fewer bananas or hockey sticks.

 

[themonk]

I really need to get the trailer lights wired up on my car so I can then buy a trailer. Got projects to do that require a trailer.

 

[scott00tj]

That's pretty typical for the big boxes, since they allow people to cull. Menards is the same way in the store, but they're usually better if you need an entire bundle delivered; fewer bananas or hockey sticks.

When I end up finishing the basement that's what I plan on doing. If for no other reason then not having to make 100 trips to Home Depot with the Cherokee.

 

[BirdOPrey5]

Anyone have a more updated price?

 

[themonk]

I really need to get the trailer lights wired up on my car so I can then buy a trailer. Got projects to do that require a trailer.

I never did get that wiring done. For that matter, I have a hitch, wiring and oil cooler for the XJ. Also not installed.

 

[mcatdtJEEP]

price them at Lowes.com

homedepot.com too.

 

[Socrates Rules]

Anyone have a more updated price?

Twice as much as 1/2 the price.

On a side note had a good discussion with some eastern WA folks at dinner tonight about how to manage forests to ensure wood products in the future.

 

[Jays89YJ]

2X4X16 #2 SPF OR BTR:

$356.25/mbf --------- (mbf = thousand board feet)

(2x4x16)/12 = 10.667 bf per 2x4x16'

$356.25/1000 = $0.35625/bf

10.667 x $0.35625 = $3.80/ea

Thus, best price for a 2x4x16' #2 SPF OR BTR is $3.80ea

You can buy a lesser grade of 2x4x16' for less.

 

[John]

I'd like to find somewhere that still milled real 2x4s. We'd never have the same quality wood though.

 

[synonymous]

I'd like to find somewhere that still milled real 2x4s. We'd never have the same quality wood though.

There is plenty of old growth out there left to plunder.

 

[John]

We should go nuts in the national parks!

 

[Chite5e]

2x4's are for trailers. I use 2x6 in all my construction.

 

[Jays89YJ]

"real 2x4s"... Rough cut or better species?

You guys have SYP down south which is superior to SPF. You can get a Douglas Fir 2x4 which is superior to both - SYP is quite close to DF though. Use DF/SYP for your plates and SPF or SYP for your studs.

As far as rough cut, good luck. Everything is nominal.