I didn't say the hardwoods were covered under the standards, so not sure why you should advise they aren't. Never said they were. I said they are unbelievably strong. If you care to debate that, I guess we can have your opinion on the strength of an actual 2"x4" piece of Hickory or oak.
As for the softwoods, if you are saying that they shrink 1/2 inch on the long side, care to make a wager? I will cut ANY softwood sopping wet at exact 4" on an 8' length and then kiln dry it. I guarantee it will not shrink down to 3.5". I don't care how long the standards have been around. If I go to my retailer, and I see a sign over boards that says: "2x4" I KNOW it's not 2 inches by 4 inches dimension. It is some significant fraction smaller because the mill decided to short me(literally) so they could increase profit. All I'm asking for is to call a spade a spade, and not a hoe.
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