Shelter Dimension

[Nick]

There is a sill in the shelters that is about 4' off the floor. It's the shelf that we all put or small stuff on. I need to know how thick that sill is. It looks to me about 4". Can someone get an accurate measurement for me? No speculations. I need an exact measurement. So, if someone is going out to the Island soon, can you get it for me?
Thanks.

[hooky]

I think it's just a 2x4, isn't it? 1 and 1/2 inches by 3 and 1/2 inches. Can't imagine it being a special cut.

[Midwest Ed]

It is made from 2x4s but there are 2 of them so there are quantity 2 standard dimension 2x4s that make that ledge. The total thickness would be 1-1/2 inches x 2 = 3 inches plus whatever small air gap there might be from place to place.

[Ingo]

No speculations. I need an exact measurement.

Not an exact measurement, but it's thicker than 3". The lumber is rough sawn, not dressed to finished dimensions. Also, pre-1961 even a finished 2x4 was 1 5/8 and pre-1956 wider than that (1 3/4 I think). I'll let you speculate from there .

[conmcb25]

Rough sawn is usually exact not a 1/2" smaller.

But someone should really just measure it for the guy.

My guess is a total of 4" - from the picture those look like actual rough sawn.

[bobcat]

I'll be out there next week, and my compass has a 4" ruler on the baseplate. I'll see what I can do to gather some data for you.

[Nick]

Bobcat,
Thanks. That's just what I need. An exact measurement is what I'm looking for. I need the number ASAP as I'll be on the Island for two weeks starting 9/5.
Nick

[Tortuga]

Nick, did you consider calling or contacting the park office?

Mailing Address:
800 East Lakeshore Drive
Houghton, MI 49931
Phone:
(906) 482-0984
Contact Us

They will probably be able to tell you exact measurements.