Finger jointed stock is often continuous at first and then cut to length. The profiling would come later. Eric Hammarberg Director of Preservation Senior Associate Thornton-Tomasetti Group LZA Technology Division 641 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10011 Telephone: 917.661.8160 Fax: 917.661.8161 Mobile: 917.439.3537 email: <mailto:[log in to unmask]> [log in to unmask] _____ From: Met History [mailto:[log in to unmask]] Sent: Monday, May 09, 2005 3:46 PM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: [BP] built-up wood trim question... In a message dated 5/9/2005 3:40:53 PM Eastern Standard Time, [log in to unmask] writes: Finger jointed stock uses all the wood after cutting out the knots. OK, paint me a picture. The finished trim is say, 1" x 4" by 10' or 12'. I've got that. But what was the dimension before milling? 1 foot x 4" by 10' or 12', then split to 12 separate boards, then milled to profile? c <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><> The information in this email and any attachments may contain confidential information that is intended solely for the attention and use of the named addressee(s). This message or any part thereof must not be disclosed, copied, distributed or retained by any person without authorization from the addressee. If you are not the intended addressee, please notify the sender immediately, and delete this message. <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><>