Manual

48 — CONSTRUCTION MASTER
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PRO
BOARD FEET — LUMBER ESTIMATION
The Construction Master Pro easily computes board feet for lumber es-
timation problems. Simply enter the board’s cubic dimensions and
press the [Conv] [0] keys to convert to board feet. Use the [Conv] [9],
or “Cost” function, to figure total lumber cost.
þþ Note: Unit cost is entered in the standard per thousand board foot
measure (Mbm) format.
Total Board Feet — With Dollar Cost
Find the total board feet for the following board sizes:
2 x 4 x 14
2 x 10 x 16
2 x 12 x 18
If the boards cost $250 per Mbm., what is the total cost?
Keystroke Display
1. Enter board sizes, convert to board feet and store in memory:
[On/C] [On/C] 0.
2 [x] 4 [x] 14 [Conv] [0] [M+] 9.333333 B FEET
M
2 [x] 10 [x] 16 [Conv] [0] [M+] 26.66667 B FEET
M
2 [x] 12 [x] 18 [Conv] [0] [M+] 36. B FEET
M
2. Recall total board feet and compute total cost:
[Rcl] [Rcl] 72. B FEET
[x] 250 [Conv] [9] (Cost) $18.00