Is there a wood size smaller than a 2x4?

Answer 1

Wood comes in ALL sizes and lengths. Not all sizes are available at all lumber stores, if they don't stock it you can use a table saw to cut it to the size you want. The thinner the wood the more likely it is to break. and not all types of wood are available in some sizes. ie: exotic woods like kingswood, ebony, holly etc don't come in 4x4's . The smallest Plywood sheets are 1/8" thick veneer sheets 1/16" thick. The smallest size of spruce, pine, fir, oak etc. that the majority of lumber yards carry is 1/4" x 1/4"
I am a sawyer (carpenter) I cut all the wood on the job.

Answer 2

A long as you load it evenly the two 1x4's will be as strong as a 2x4. If you put more load on one of the 1x4s it will not be as strong. Stress will be concentrated at the screws and not evenly distributed. This also assumes that there are no defects in any of the wood. Two 1x4s would not likely have defects in the same places where as a 2x4 is likely to be weak through the thickness of the whole board.

Answer 3

Yes, any size you want, what matters is the strength you require. Keep in mind that a 2x4 is smaller "finished" (planed on all four sides) than "roughcut" or "full dimension" lumber used years ago, the same with other lumber these days.

Answer 4

There are no 1x1s. There are 1x4s. If you need a smaller board then a 2x4, most lumber yards will cut it for you for free.

Answer 5

2x2 Lumber Actual Size

Answer 6

That's an interesting question!

Answer 7

2x3 2x2 1x3 1x2 5/4x3 5/4x2

Answer 8

yes there is 1x2 which is 1 inch in depth x 2 inch in width you can buy it at any lumber yard

Answer 9

sure.. 2 x 2's or 1" material.. that actually measures 3/4" thickness.

Answer 10

yes...heard of a toothpick? But seriously you can get 1x1, 1x2 , 1/2x 1/2 inch...