"if you want short pasta, why don't you BUY and COOK short pasta?"...... He prefers the hands on approach, not that it matters. I need a 2x4, 27 and 1/2 inches long. Should I place an order with home depot for one that size, or buy an 8 footer and cut my own? Both will do the job, but the 8 footer will be cheaper and I'll have the left over board to use for another project. After all that typing, I'm thirsty and hungry. It might be early, but I think it's time for a cappuccino and a slice of Hawaiian pizza . Double pineapple. https://investorshub.advfn.com/uimage/uploads/2024/2/8/bourn6bqv3k.jpg