How long are trailer 2x6 's bunks adding runway lights

[tresvatos1]

Does anyone know how long the 2x6s are off hand?? getting ready to replace the 2x6 wood and carpet and thinking about putting in runway lights pictured below to help with loading at night. check out pic..this would be helpful

 

[tresvatos1]

well i measured and the bunks appear to be 2x5s

 

[seadooya]

2x6 Tres...cant you measure the bunks on the trailer?

 

[tresvatos1]

yeah I just wasn't around the trailer at the time I wrote the post...the bunks appear to be 2x5's but i am sure they are 2x6's and they are 8ft long...thanks

 

[tresvatos1]

got the wheels put on and they look good!

NEW custom wheels on Speedster trailer

 

[seadooya]

sick dude.....

 

[Seadoobuddy]

I know thread is a yr old but the runway lights look pretty neat.

FYI - All lumber sizes are not the size that's labeled. A 2X4 is actually 1-1/2X 3/1/2 a 2X6 is 1-1/2 X 5-1/2 (or less).

 

[JustD00It]

NEW custom wheels on Speedster trailer

Those are awesome!

 

[toddslightning]

i build house for a living and like said above post a 2x4 does measure 2x4 it measures less same with a 2x6 and soo on

 

[Seadoobuddy]

Todd....i think you mean "doesn't" measure.......
but I know what you meant.

 

[toddslightning]

Todd....i think you mean "doesn't" measure.......
but I know what you meant.

yea ur right doesnt lol i thought i put nt after guess not .. yea like i said i build houses and it sucks cause the sizes are all a half inch off lol makes no sense .. but wen we rip old houses apart there is real 2x4s and the new shyt dont match up

 

[soccerdan90]

Thats because a long time ago they didnt put the wood through a planer. Now they do so that the lumber is cleaner looking. I know its retarded.