Monday, June 17, 2013

Silly Stuff: How to Make a Tape Measure

 
 
How to make a tape measure in two steps:
 
 
Step 1 - Get a yardstick*.
 
 

Step 2 - Get a plane.

 

Complete!



*Instructions intended for use in USA, Liberia, and Myanmar only!


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16 comments:

  1. DanJune 17, 2013 at 9:08 AM

    Burma!

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  2. Zach DillingerJune 17, 2013 at 11:33 AM

    Hilarious :)

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  3. Ralph BoumenotJune 17, 2013 at 12:30 PM

    How many can you get out of one yardstick?

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    1. DanJune 17, 2013 at 3:01 PM

      Two, one from each side. Of course, if I sharpened that iron, I bet I could split the ink layer in half and get four!

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  4. AnonymousJune 17, 2013 at 3:37 PM

    Wow! I guess I never really thought how easy it would be to make one. Even I could make one of those!
    Does it matter what kind of wood you use? I definitely need a yardstick of DOOM!!!

    ~ Georgie N. :)

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    1. DanJune 18, 2013 at 8:26 AM

      Georgie - I think just about any wood should work - but the shaving won't hold up to much use. If you made one from a yardstick of doom, well that would last longer I am sure. But there aren't too many of those around - maybe ebay?

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    2. AnonymousJune 18, 2013 at 4:46 PM

      WHY DIDN'T I THINK OF THAT BEFORE?!?!?!

      Ha ha thanks!!

      ~ Georgie N. :)

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  5. DanJune 17, 2013 at 4:44 PM

    Lol! Awesome, Dan!!

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  6. AnonymousJune 17, 2013 at 6:39 PM

    Last night, while cleaning the shop in preparation for a new project, I considered getting rid of a yardstick that has been sitting forlornly in the corner, something about the sentimental value of things past... Today I'm marching right out and giving it new life!

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    1. DanJune 18, 2013 at 8:33 AM

      Autumndoucet - Two new lives actually - one for the shaving and one for the freshly planed wood (mine became slats for a small crate for my son's Hot Wheels - I'll post it soon). Thanks for commenting!

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  7. JonathanJune 19, 2013 at 2:16 PM

    Thanks for the laugh Dan!

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    1. DanAugust 4, 2013 at 10:32 AM

      Anytime Jonathan! Haven't seen you in a while - hope all is well with you and yours.

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  8. mcchrisApril 23, 2014 at 3:04 AM

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