modeltrainsparts posted:mike g. posted:Thanks everyone, I guess I need to reread Linn Westcoott's book again!
Mike, I think the cost differential between Two 2x4's and One 2x6 (which would become two 2x3's) is a regional one. When i built my layout i priced 2x4's at 3 sources: Home Depot (tight curves), Lowe's (sweeping curves), Independent (straight) against the same independent for 2x6's (straight & cut to 2x3's), and the 2x6's won out. BUT this may be a function of local building codes; 2x6's are required on all new construction around here, plus most contractors use them on remodels wherever possible, required or not. Hence the good lumber yards stock them in quantity and price them competitively.
That's the thing here, 2x4's are more then 2x6, so I could get 2x6 rip them in half for my legs and a lesser cost then a single 2x4! Great Point!
