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Conway Cleveland Lumber/Board Rule, 3 or 4 Line

Started by den, May 07, 2015, 08:33:01 PM

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den

Do you prefer the 3 (#300N) or 4 (#400N) line rule and why ?
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Ron Wenrich

I prefer the 4 line.  It gives 8', 10', 12' & 14' on one side.  That takes care of a whole lot of lumber at one glance.  On the back side, it has 9', 11', 13', & 15'.  You should be able to grade and measure all lengths of standard lumber using that rule.  The 3 line only has even lengths.

I also found the 36" the most comfortable to use. 
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drobertson

4 line as well, but don't use it much these days, 
only have a few chain saws I'm not suppose to use, but will at times, one dog Dolly, pretty good dog, just not sure what for yet,  working on getting the gardening back in order, and kinda thinking on maybe a small bbq bizz,  thinking about it,

den

I take it that not many people use them.

Or is it a gadget for someone that has everything.  ;D
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beenthere

Those who are scaling and tallying lumber will use them.

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Ron Wenrich

Those that use an accurate scale of lumber and grade will use them.  If you understand how to grade hardwood, you'll find them really valuable.  We had markets that used a layer count to determine volume.  Other markets we simply sold to them and allowed them to grade.  You have to know who you can trust when you do that.  Its often wise to do a check on them every so often. 
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Magicman

I have had a 3 line 39" for many years, but I have never seen one in use.   :P
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