Architectural scale model lumber (1:12, or “One Inch Scale”) in
Juniper wood, which is between Basswood and Balsa in hardness with
nice pink and yellow varied coloring. Total of 134 pieces.
All
are eight to 8-1/2 inches long.
The
juniper was left over from doing the trim for my studio, and rather
than throw away such a nice wood, i turned it into model lumber. This
is a bit of an experiment to see what kind of a market exists for
model lumber; feel free to let me know what you are looking for. I
put together a section of wall built exactly as a real wall to show
that this is indeed scale lumber.
Now let's talk about
dimensions.
Dimensional lumber you get at the store, such
as a 2x4 is neither 2 inches thick nor 4 inches wide. Furthermore,
the 'missing part' varies depending on the size: a 2x4 is 1-1/2"
x 3-1/2", while a 2x8 is 1-1/2" x 7-1/4". Taking it
down to 1:12 scale is not as easy at it seems; the dimensions of many
suppliers are approximations, not accurate cuts. For example, on my
fourth picture, look at the crack between the two boards above the
window. That is exactly the 1/2" space between the headers you
would get in real life.
So here are both the real life
dimensions and how they translate to model lumber to the nearest
64th:
2x4 is 1-1/2" x 3-1/2"
The model
dimensions are 1/8" x 19/64"
The decimal equivalent is
.125 x .292
2x6 is 1-1/2" x 5-1/2"
The
model dimensions are 1/8" x 29/64"
The decimal
equivalent is .125 x .458
2x8 is 1-1/2" x 7-1/4"
The
model dimensions are 1/8" x 39/64"
The decimal
equivalent is .125 x .604
2x10 is 1-1/2" x 9-1/4"
The
model dimensions are 1/8" x 49/64"
The decimal
equivalent is .125 x .771
2x12 is 1-1/2" x
11-1/4"
The model dimensions are 1/8" x 15/16"
The
decimal equivalent is .125 x .938
4x4 is 3-1/2" x
3-1/2"
The model dimensions are 19/64" x 19/64"
The
decimal equivalent is .292 x .292
6x6 is 5-1/2" x
5-1/2"
The model dimensions are 29/6" x 29/64"
The
decimal equivalent is .458 x .458
Good hardwood flooring
is 3/4" thick, in varying widths.
The model dimension is
1/16"
The decimal equivalent is .0625
5/4x6
Decking is generally an inch thick.
Its model dimension is 5/64"
x 29/64"
The decimal equivalent is .0625 x .458
2x2
spindles are 1-1/2" x 1-1/2"
The model dimensions are
1/8" x 1/8"
The decimal equivalent is .125 x .125
2x3
'scabbing' and 'blocking' boards are 1-1/2" x 2-1/2"
The
model dimensions are 1/8" x 13/64"
The decimal
equivalent is .125 x .208
These are carefully made on the tablesaw, not some fancy equipment, so you will get a bit of variation. How much? About exactly what you get if you are a builder and buying real lumber. That should help with the model realism.
And of course I’ll help you out with any kinds of issues or questions.