Poplar

The Number 2A Common grade is often referred to as the Economy grade because of its price
and suitability for a wide range of furniture parts. It is also the grade of choice for the US
hardwood flooring industry. The Number 2A Common grade includes boards that are a minimum
of 3" wide and 4' long that yield from 50% (6?12ths) up to, but not including, the
minimum requirement for Number 1 Common (662?3%). The smallest clear cutting allowed is 3" by
2' and the number of these cuttings depends on the size of the board. If the poorest face meets
the minimum requirements for Number 2A Common, it does not matter what the grade of the
better face is.

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