2 by 4s
Polish translation: belka drewniana o wymiarach 2 na 4 cale
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| 4 | listwy/belki drewniane 2 x 4 cale |
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| 4 | If you go to the hardware store, buy one, |
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10 mins confidence: 
listwy/belki drewniane 2 x 4 cale Explanation: Tak, to wymiary popularnych w Stanach "tubajforów", czyli drewnianych listw lub belek o wymiarach 2 na 4 cale. Stosuje się je najczę¶ciej jako elementy konstrukcyjne w pracach budowlano-wykończeniowych. A nasi rodacy w Ameryce spolszczyli to na "tubajfor" ;-) |
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34 mins confidence:
deski Explanation: listwa - slat, batten belka - beam deska - board powinno byc - deski o wymiarach 2x4 cale "dimension lumber - hardwood dimension lumber is processed to be used whole in the manufacture of furniture or other products. Softwood dimension lumber consists of boards more than 2 inches thick but less than 5 inches thick. This wood is used in construction and is sold as 2 by 4s, 4 by 8s, or 2 by 10s. " www.dnr.state.md.us/forests/gloss.html -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 2002-01-20 11:00:23 (GMT) Post-grading -------------------------------------------------- Beams - standard sizes - 6x8, 8x8, 10x10, 10x12, 12x12 and 12x14 |
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4 hrs confidence:
If you go to the hardware store, buy one, Explanation: take it home and measure it, you'll find it's actually something like 3 7/8 x 1 15/16. Same is true of the other sizes. |
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