Measure and Mark Lumber for Cutting
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What happens here
Using a speed square and a framing square, mark the ends of the rough-cut lumber to ensure square cuts and to remove any checked (cracked) sections. The boards will be cut to form 8-foot long and 4-foot wide raised beds. The longer boards are approximately 9-13 feet, allowing for trimming and creating the necessary lengths.
Goal: Prepare lumber for accurate cutting to size
Tools and materials
- Framing Square — Ensuring square marks across wider boards
- Lumber Pencil — Marking cut lines on the lumber
- Rough-Cut White Oak Lumber Custom milled — The boards being marked for cutting
- Speed Square — Ensuring square marks for accurate cuts
- Tape Measure — Measuring the lengths of the boards