S2S= surfaced two sides, S3S = surfaced three sides and s4s = surfaced four sides. S2S – The board has been run through a planer producing two flat faces, but the edges are left rough. …

2021年6月9日 · What is S2S, S3S, and S4S lumber? If you’ve been looking at buying some lumber, you might have heard the terms S2S, S3S, and S4S being thrown around. Although …

2021年7月13日 · What does S2S mean in hardwood lumber? S2S is short for surfaced two sides which means a board has been dimensioned to uniform thickness with parallel faces and two …

2025年1月16日 · Discover the essential guide to S4S, S3S, S2S, SLR, and RGH lumber, breaking down key woodworking terms and their applications. Learn how these lumber types streamline …

2014年2月25日 · S2S is between rough stock and S4S. Manufacturers mill softwoods to a specific dimension. You may purchase a 2-by-4 rough-cut board that is 8 feet long and actually 2 …

2015年5月11日 · Usually, the S2S lumber has one face flattened, and an adjacent edge jointed 90 degrees to it. S3S (which I've never seen) would have the other face planed. S4S like at …

Here’s how rough-sawn vs. S4S vs. S2S lumber looks like (photo credits). A lot of woodworkers prefer to buy S4S lumber as it requires much less work. However, S4S lumber is smaller than …

Wood Standard Lumber Trade Abbreviations This is a list of standard lumber abbreviations that are commonly encountered in the buying and selling of lumber in the United States.

S2S: Surfaced 2 sides, meaning that the rough lumber has been surfaced on the top and the bottom. SL1E: Straight line 1 edge, meaning that the rough lumber has been milled to give a …

Familiarizing yourself with the lingo associated with lumber will help you make informed decisions and create durable structures. The following list will cover a variety of lumber terms and …