MikeA57
Silver Member
Re-decking my trailer and it's 76" wide. So after careful calculations I came to the conclusion that I needed (7) 2 X 10s and (1) 2 X 12.
According to my calculations and the dimensions of lumber this is how I arrived at what I needed:
7 * 9.25 = 64.75
1 * 11.25 = 11.25
summed = 76
When I put the boards in this evening this is what I came up with after putting in 7 of them. There is no way the last 2 X 10 is going in that slot.
Only thing I can figure is I've had them laid out outside for the last week putting a motor oil/diesel mixture on them. It rained a couple of days and they must've swelled. At this point the only thing I can think to do is go get a 2 X 8 and put it in. Once they dry out some and contract I'll remove it and put the remaining 2 X 10 in. The problem is I need the trailer tomorrow for a hay ride so I don't dare leave it open. The opening that is left open though is 8 1/2" so it's going to be loose anyway but it'll work.
According to my calculations and the dimensions of lumber this is how I arrived at what I needed:
7 * 9.25 = 64.75
1 * 11.25 = 11.25
summed = 76
When I put the boards in this evening this is what I came up with after putting in 7 of them. There is no way the last 2 X 10 is going in that slot.
Only thing I can figure is I've had them laid out outside for the last week putting a motor oil/diesel mixture on them. It rained a couple of days and they must've swelled. At this point the only thing I can think to do is go get a 2 X 8 and put it in. Once they dry out some and contract I'll remove it and put the remaining 2 X 10 in. The problem is I need the trailer tomorrow for a hay ride so I don't dare leave it open. The opening that is left open though is 8 1/2" so it's going to be loose anyway but it'll work.