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Assuming the short ends will overlap the long ends:

The long side end pieces need to be 96" long. The End pieces need to be 51" long.

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Q: A raised bed garden is 4' wide and 8' long. The bed is made from 2 x 6 treated lumber. How long should the lumber be to get a true 4x8 dimension on the inside of the raised bed?
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