Questions and Answers for 2 in. x 2 in. x 8 ft. Furring Strip Board

A:  I would at least go to 2x3 minimum at 12 inches a part minimum and yes it can be stained or painted.

A:  no

A:  lWhy not? As long as you have the time to go through them and put them back in their bin.

A:  I agree. I am rather selective myself about the quality.

A:  Yes when you go to your local store you can select your own boards.

A:  yes

A:  Hi, I'm happy to answer your question. Yes, Home depot does cut wood. How ever they do not offer precision cuts, so the tolerance is 1/2 inch to any and all cuts for the dimensions requested. Unless other arrangements are made with your local home depot, all cutting requests must be made in store at time of purchase. The amount of free cuts varys by location, please contact your local home depot for more information on their policy.

A:  I would call your local store. I have never had any cuts refused at my store.

A:  You could use these 2x2s, but 2x4s are much easier to work with and join. The issue is not strength, because these would be strong enough for most shelving. The real engineering feat is joining members at right angles. THAT is where the extra width of 2 x 4s are great. That's especially true when building free-standing shelves that are NOT attached to a wall. I would recommend watching a few YouTube videos about "garage shelving DIY" or "Homemade basement shelving." Use keywords like "Fast, Easy, Cheap." You might include "2x4" in the search too. Once you SEE how others connect 2x4s to create shelving, you'll have a better understanding of what I mean. The joinery is the real issue, not the wood size. Don't forget that Home Depot has a huge selection of SUPER heavy duty metal wall brackets and shelving parts. If you are in a hurry or don't have many tools, space and experience, that is a MUCH easier option. My experience is that option is NOT much more expensive, and sometimes costs LESS than home built shelves. It's also very fast to install, very versatile, adjustable and easy to customize. I always consider the value of my time and the finished look of a project before deciding which way to go. That often saves me a weekend of frustration coping with crooked walls and corners. That way I can get done sooner and get back to the more important things in life! ;-) Good Luck!

A:  this would be a small shelf. you need plywood, this can be used for vertical support.

A:  Almost any type of wood can work. The real question is joinery. How do you intend to cut parts then hold the joints together? If I may hazard a guess... By the nature of your question, I'd assume you haven't had much carpentry experience. That's Ok! Nowadays, you can learn quite a bit, for free, just by watching youtube videos. Both Home Depot and others have good instructional videos on which tools and techniques... and which WOODS, to use for various projects. For abject beginners, Home Depot sells the Kreg Pocket hole systems. For just one small project, they have small portable systems that are less than $50. All you need is a basic starter kit, a drill, a good square, measuring tape, and a decent saw. You can use power tools, or a hand saw. For beginners, both for safety and cost, I'd recommend a Japanese style Pull saw. By searching HD's website, you can find Kreg Products, locate the item in your price range, then find videos to help you see how they are used! During the course of watching those videos, they will show you different woods, their properties and how they look when finished. HD sells very nicely pre-finished plywoods that can make durable attractive table tops. Then you just need legs and apron woods. HD sells those too! After selecting your wood, you measure cut and pre-drill for pocket screws, then start assembly. The great advantage of Pocket screws is, they can be used with or without glue. That means you can test fit everything with screws only, BEFORE you add glue. Between the Kreg videos, some Minwax finishing videos and a bit of internet video surfing, you can then determine which wood suits your design objectives, skill level and budget. Generally, soft woods ( from coniferous trees) is easy to work, but requires extra finishing to look good. Soft woods are also more susceptible to dents. Hardwoods (from deciduous trees) require a little more effort to work, but not much especially with systems like pocket holes. The advantage of hardwood is it natural beauty. It does not take much finish to make it look great. The disadvantage is cost. If you use plywood for the top, you’ll want to finish the edges to protect the exposed plies. You can use thin strips of hardwood for that, or use iron on veneer, which HD also sells. SO, with today's modern joinery, anyone can build simple projects like a sofa table, and you can use any wood you prefer. The real questions are cost, what tools and joinery to use given your skill level and knowledge level, then the amount of work needed to finish the project. I'm sorry I can't be more specific, but I sincerely think that's the best answer until you decide which joinery system you use and what appearance vs budget considerations you have.

A:  for the top you need 3/4 or 23/32 inch ply wood, this could be used for legs.

A:  Not that I am aware of the pieces that I got were 8 ft

A:  Hi, you would have to contact your local home depot to see what they carry of that in stock. Or if not if they may be able to special order it, as not all products are available at all stores. and the selection of what they carry is also determined by location and availability. So it is what your local home depot's distributor carries that determines what is available. Price is also determined by location and availability.

A:  No it is 100% natural wood. No Chemicals or Additives

A:  No it is 100% natural wood.

A:  only if it is decorative and this is on a backer like 3/4 inch plywood.

A:  NO it would not be recommended for that. As this is softwood and not very dense. if you are thinking of edge gluing pieces to make a butcher block style countertop we would recommend a hardwood, most specifically maple or birch.

A:  If by "countertop" you mean to glue many strips together for a kitchen countertop, NO, probably not. It could be done, but this is softwood from coniferous tress. It dents easily and does not take finishes (other than paint) very well. Typically, countertops must be HARD to endure the use and abuse they see during daily use. Softwoods are not good for that. That why we see laminated tops, steel tops, granite or even concrete tops. Those materials can take punishment, many cleanings and still look good. They are also far more sanitary since they are far less porous. HD sells pre-made laminated countertops in many sizes, and they can be custom cut for any installation. That's the most economical yet durable solution. Modern laminates are more durable than ever, and the old ones could last for thirty or forty years! The new stuff comes in many handsome finishes and style too. If you were making a workbench and didn't care about appearance or sanitation, then sure, these could work. Even then, there are better choices for materials. You can also laminate any sturdy stable surface yourself for small projects or custom DIY fixes. HD sells the full lines of several Laminate manufacturers who all have websites with information. Here again though, solid wood as a substrate, especially soft wood, is not good. That's because ALL WOOD MOVES with seasonal moisture changes. In any wet environment, like a kitchen or bathroom, solid wood is a bad idea. No matter how well constructed or finished, moisture WILL eventually get into the wood. That causes wood to EXPAND and NOTHING can stop that. The force of wood expansion is SO strong, wet wood floors can move and destroy heavy brick walls! THAT is why countertops are made with man-made or "engineered" wood substrates like MDF or waterproof plywood.

A:  Cal your exporter, they should know

A:  No I am sorry it is not. BRANDERS

A:  No. This is meant for interior use as furring strips, so it cannot have the caustic chemicals of pressure treated exterior lumber. That's because PT lumber out-gasses and we don't want those fumes indoors. If you need the 2x2 size in pressure treated stock, HD sells it in the fencing and decking areas since that is used outdoors for deck banisters.

A:  no, not at all.

A:  nope