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  2. Plank (wood) - Wikipedia

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    In the United States, planks can be any length and are generally a minimum of 2×8 (1 + 1 ⁄ 2 in × 7 + 1 ⁄ 4 in or 38 mm × 184 mm), but planks that are 2×10 (1 + 1 ⁄ 2 in × 9 + 1 ⁄ 4 in or 38 mm × 235 mm) and 2×12 (1 + 1 ⁄ 2 in × 11 + 1 ⁄ 4 in or 38 mm × 286 mm) are more commonly stocked by lumber retailers. Planks are often ...

  3. History of the lumber industry in the United States - Wikipedia

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    As illustrated in table 2, prices rebounded in 1934. Note that it is not only because of Lumber code but also comprehensive impact of devaluation, amplified public work spending, and improved banking system. [59] As old-growth forest disappeared rapidly, the United States' timber resources ceased to appear limitless.

  4. Lumber - Wikipedia

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    Lumber is wood that has been processed into uniform and useful sizes (dimensional lumber), including beams and planks or boards. Lumber is mainly used for construction framing , as well as finishing (floors, wall panels , window frames ).

  5. List of woods - Wikipedia

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    Ayan, movingui (Distemonanthus benthamianus) [2] Balsa (Ochroma pyramidale) Basswood, linden American basswood (Tilia americana) [1] White basswood (Tilia heterophylla) [1] American beech (Fagus grandifolia) Birch (Betula) American birches Gray birch (Betula populifolia) Black birch (Betula nigra) Paper birch (Betula papyrifera) Sweet birch ...

  6. Historic Foley Mansion in St. Cloud open for events, tours

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    The mansion was built in 1889 for lumber and railroad tycoon, Timothy Foley. Later, the home was passed to his brother, Thomas Foley. In 1902, Ripley B. Brower purchased the mansion.

  7. John Rudolphus Booth - Wikipedia

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    John Rudolphus Booth (April 5, 1827 - December 8, 1925) was a Canadian lumber tycoon and railroad baron.He controlled logging rights for large tracts of forest land in central Ontario, and built the Canada Atlantic Railway (from Georgian Bay via Ottawa to Vermont) to extract his logs and to export lumber and grain to the United States and Europe.

  8. American historic carpentry - Wikipedia

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    Plank and board are not consistently defined in history. Sometimes these terms are used synonymously. Board means a piece of lumber (timber) 1 ⁄ 2 inch (1.3 cm) to 1.5 inches (3.8 cm) thick and more than 4 inches (10 cm) wide. Plank generally means a piece of lumber (timber) rectangular in shape and thicker than a board.

  9. The 10 best places to buy jewelry online in 2024 - AOL

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    Pear Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring, 2.75 ct. In addition to its custom designs, the brand offers a selection of ready-to-ship engagement rings, including this pear-shaped solitaire.