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How am I supposed to know what 27/64" is!?
Some genius somewhere along the line decided that 27/64" is as functional and effective as a true piece of 3/4" (32/64") plywood and they'd save eleventy billion dollars over the long run by cheating the consumer out of the difference ... and, there you go. If that's not true, it oughta be.
 
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In 2000 we bought a house in Stillwater for our kids to live in while at OSU. It was built in 1920 and the wall studs were rough sawn and fairly irregular in size but were at least 2 x 4. The smaller wood was shimmed a bit before the lath was installed. And yes the wood was really hard. Nails had to be cut and hammered flush. All new nails were pre drilled. But the house was incredibly solid and the trim work was outstanding. All great for a 950 sq ft house.
 
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I ran on to the old 2X4 vs new lumber dimension years ago when trying to install an exhaust fan into a 40's built home. The fan was designed to drop between the ceiling joists get a couple screws to hold it in place and run the electric. Easy job right?
Nope. The full dimension lumber was about 1/2" too thick. Not having a fancy planer, had to rely on an old school hammer and chisel to whittle away enough wood to drop the fan into place.
 

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