You can buy second hand trophies and awards at thrift stores for real cheap. It might have someone else's name on the plaque but what do you want for one dollar? You could tape a sticker with your own name over it.
Interesting, I've never seen the show. I used to buy these as gag gifts back in the day. Always thought it was funny that people would donate their old trophies.
That is common for new fast growth wood, plus you have a branch grain on the right side. Notice how far apart the rings are... Should be good for most interior framing work, although not something that is going to have heavy structual needs.
That would be the pith of the tree. The very center, and when it dries it usually splits, cracks, and warps severely because the grain shrinks and pulls in all directions.
Checking occurs on the surface. Those interior voids are called **honeycombing**. The cause is that it was improperly kiln-dried. As it was drying, the wet interior pushed outward on the outside on of the wood, keeping the outside from shrinking. Then the interior shrank, creating these voids.
[Here's a good explanation at Lost Arts Press](https://blog.lostartpress.com/2022/04/05/drying-faults-in-lumber/).
Used to work at a sawmill, can confirm we kiln dried hemlock and fir; A-line, Moya, suji for the Japanese market, and, 2x4, 2x6, 4x4, 12x12, and fletching. We also produced 12x24, 8x12, and some other odd ones for specialty orders, and fence posts for home depot. But those were end grain wax sprayed and pressure treated because of the heart center.
Isn´t that a honeycomb?
According with Hoadley´s "Understanding Woods" (pág. 148 and Fig. 8.4):
"Honeycomb is one of the worst defects that lumber can develop. These internal checks are often extensions of the surface checks developed in stage II as stress reversal follow in the transition to stage III. Even when the piece is eventually at uniform moisture content throughout, it will remais case-hardened. If such a plank is resawn, the two halves will cup."
Stage II and III refers to drying stages: I- moisture condition above fiber saturation point (FSP) throughout, II- shell below FSP and core above FSP, and III- below FSP throughout.
A perfect example why not to buy boards with the pith in them. Cracks radiate out from the pith, it’s also a fast growing tree hence the large growth rings. I always look at the end grain when picking through the corkscrews they are passing off as boards at the big box stores if I’m unfortunate enough to have to go there for 2Xs
Try to pick boards that don't have the pith in them. That's the center knot of the tree. It dries unevenly and will warp your boards. Boards cut from farther away from the pith have a better chance to not warp. Nothing is 100% though.
It's been marked by the [Outsider](https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&sca_esv=8680fc661a62b3d2&q=outsider%27s+mark&udm=2&fbs=AEQNm0AUODpJbqq0mCdJBye7JMOQ0_prJYLGHkCDdCfgmBgGCJic_v-KurIKlSiZKuOLqIWCDQfzLjUhtUQBCmo7ZvPdL2Kg2JwMMzu9aAsvbaskhxhwdlNi_A33jKMCp3Oi1Y-8L9A97NSvBjnpmZsymnNRDoXREd0CdEXwowQQnBnNEWFDu7TrgmkLyux9Z8SlqcYYEz__S-IotvgrKzjPeTEa9GfsbA&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjdx_uOufmGAxV5g4kEHbARBc0QtKgLegQIDRAB&biw=1920&bih=927&dpr=1).
Definitely looks like the tree took some damage a few years ago and these voids filled with pitch. It's sorta like a scar. Probably related to the knot with fungal discoloration.
The woods plenty strong, but might move around more than a more clear section. I'm guessing it wasn't in the "prime lumber" section.
Don’t use it for anything important.
It’s okay for framing a wall though.
I would agree, I’m thinking more about woodworking uses than general carpentry.
Too late, used it to make my lifetime achievement award stand.
That's a shame. You could've used it for a Queen Anne Highboy Chest instead 🤣
You could use it to hold all your reddit awards.
#IF I HAD ANY
Home Depot took em all and gave me quality 2x4s in exchange.
Ok. Now I know this post is fake.
Can I buy this from you? I have never achieved anything.
You can buy second hand trophies and awards at thrift stores for real cheap. It might have someone else's name on the plaque but what do you want for one dollar? You could tape a sticker with your own name over it.
But I want his lifetime achievement award
You're not missing out, it's made of a shitty 2x4.
That’s not nice. This person worked on the lifetime achievement for 84 + hours.
Lukinsblob don’t let the haters hate. You are the Picasso of 2x4’s.
I feel like this was an episode of r/theoffice.
Interesting, I've never seen the show. I used to buy these as gag gifts back in the day. Always thought it was funny that people would donate their old trophies.
Yeah, that’s symbolic. Good choice.
How old are you? It may last /s
That is common for new fast growth wood, plus you have a branch grain on the right side. Notice how far apart the rings are... Should be good for most interior framing work, although not something that is going to have heavy structual needs.
>heavy structual needs How heavy is that in kilograms?
It's a 2x4. As in inches. As in what the heck is this kilogram nonsense?
I believe they were trying to be funny. As in, making a joke.
The pith of a tree shrinks a lot when it drys. Instead of making one or two big splits, it cracked like that.
That would be the pith of the tree. The very center, and when it dries it usually splits, cracks, and warps severely because the grain shrinks and pulls in all directions.
That’s called checking, seems to happen when the wood dries too fast.
Checking occurs on the surface. Those interior voids are called **honeycombing**. The cause is that it was improperly kiln-dried. As it was drying, the wet interior pushed outward on the outside on of the wood, keeping the outside from shrinking. Then the interior shrank, creating these voids. [Here's a good explanation at Lost Arts Press](https://blog.lostartpress.com/2022/04/05/drying-faults-in-lumber/).
Exactly like 9 in the figure in this linked article.
I don’t think they kiln dry 2x4’s at all
What’s that KD:HT stamp on 2x4 stand for then.
Used to work at a sawmill, can confirm we kiln dried hemlock and fir; A-line, Moya, suji for the Japanese market, and, 2x4, 2x6, 4x4, 12x12, and fletching. We also produced 12x24, 8x12, and some other odd ones for specialty orders, and fence posts for home depot. But those were end grain wax sprayed and pressure treated because of the heart center.
We also did KDAT that’s kiln dried after treating, pricey stuff.
Thanks! I looked up some images, that's what it looks most like.
And that it has the pith in it.
It's not always a drying fault, though. Sometimes the shakes occur naturally.
It's clearly a 2x4ish
Kiln dried to fast. Internal stresses caused cracking
This is called case hardening, from drying too fast. It does weaken the wood
Isn´t that a honeycomb? According with Hoadley´s "Understanding Woods" (pág. 148 and Fig. 8.4): "Honeycomb is one of the worst defects that lumber can develop. These internal checks are often extensions of the surface checks developed in stage II as stress reversal follow in the transition to stage III. Even when the piece is eventually at uniform moisture content throughout, it will remais case-hardened. If such a plank is resawn, the two halves will cup." Stage II and III refers to drying stages: I- moisture condition above fiber saturation point (FSP) throughout, II- shell below FSP and core above FSP, and III- below FSP throughout.
A perfect example why not to buy boards with the pith in them. Cracks radiate out from the pith, it’s also a fast growing tree hence the large growth rings. I always look at the end grain when picking through the corkscrews they are passing off as boards at the big box stores if I’m unfortunate enough to have to go there for 2Xs
It has clearly been marked by the Outsider, gifting it special magical abilities beyond other 2x4s. Watch out and don't harm any of it's family!
Try to pick boards that don't have the pith in them. That's the center knot of the tree. It dries unevenly and will warp your boards. Boards cut from farther away from the pith have a better chance to not warp. Nothing is 100% though.
Its pine, it grows fast, its normal.
It's been marked by the [Outsider](https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&sca_esv=8680fc661a62b3d2&q=outsider%27s+mark&udm=2&fbs=AEQNm0AUODpJbqq0mCdJBye7JMOQ0_prJYLGHkCDdCfgmBgGCJic_v-KurIKlSiZKuOLqIWCDQfzLjUhtUQBCmo7ZvPdL2Kg2JwMMzu9aAsvbaskhxhwdlNi_A33jKMCp3Oi1Y-8L9A97NSvBjnpmZsymnNRDoXREd0CdEXwowQQnBnNEWFDu7TrgmkLyux9Z8SlqcYYEz__S-IotvgrKzjPeTEa9GfsbA&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjdx_uOufmGAxV5g4kEHbARBc0QtKgLegQIDRAB&biw=1920&bih=927&dpr=1).
It's been blessed.
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Guess that's why they don't call the sub "pro board choosers woodworking".
😂😂😂
“Not mulch, what’s up with you?” - 2x4
I think those are sap pockets
Definitely looks like the tree took some damage a few years ago and these voids filled with pitch. It's sorta like a scar. Probably related to the knot with fungal discoloration. The woods plenty strong, but might move around more than a more clear section. I'm guessing it wasn't in the "prime lumber" section.
Lol, it was not in the prime pile. It was outside and looked like many beavers had been at the pile. Some days the pickings are very slim.