What is this measure used for

flembo · Jan 7, 2018

It is a Stanley number 612 and stretches out to 12' I have it shown closed up an then at 10' 1". I googled it and found a sight that listed it as very rare and a price of $350 with a picture but no description of a specific use it can be locked in position. My guess would be for measuring logs or lumber.

KCTractors · Jan 7, 2018

Looks like a Grade-Stick. Use it with a Transit.

MeanGene1 · Jan 7, 2018

Yep, old style grade stick- these days most everyone uses a Lenker rod that is much more adjustable and easier to use

KCTractors · Jan 7, 2018

I just looked at it again and it could be a pulp-wood scale stick. The stick extends for higher loads or pulp piles. I wish I had a dollar for every-time I used one.

Dave H (MI) · Jan 7, 2018

Keep the stick, I will take the tractor. I have that loader on my Ford 1520. I would be crippled without the pair. Moves around the shed and in and out of the buildings. Does about 90% of non fieldwork around here. My first tractor.

flembo · Jan 7, 2018

Thanks could you explain that a little more.

Jim in Ma. · Jan 7, 2018

Looks like what I always called a BoGo stick.
You can measure something like from one wall to the opposite one and then read that length at the joint in the photo.

john in la · Jan 7, 2018

It is just what it looks like a ruler.
It is the predecessor of the folding ruler.
Since yours is a 600 model it should be two 6 foot long sticks that slide to 12 feet long.

My dad has the 200 model.
Two 2 foot long sticks that makes a 4 foot ruler.

Yours is in very good shape considering how old it is.
Got to be very early 1900's maybe very late 1800's era.

Richard G. · Jan 7, 2018

I have 2 or 3 of those in my shop. Used with a transit to measure grade or level foundation trench or forms for concrete. Wish I had a dollar for every time I used one.
Richard in NW SC

MarkB_MI · Jan 7, 2018

> Used with a transit to measure grade or level foundation trench or forms for concrete.

I don't think it's a grade pole or stadia rod. The markings would be very difficult to read through a transit. Plus, the numbers are turned the wrong direction.

2x4 · Jan 8, 2018

maybe used to measure the depth of fuel in a large fuel tank, like at a service station.

cwtech · Jan 8, 2018

The Stanley #612 Measure surprised me.

Scroll down in the gray area of the link and check out the price.

It is described as being made of maple, and very rare.
Look what its worth

Bret4207 · Jan 8, 2018

I was always under the impression those were for measuring the interior of a specific spot, like a closet or large opening and locking the rule to that setting. I've seen much smaller examples and was told that what they were for.

PJH · Jan 8, 2018

It's too fragile to use as a level rod. Also - level rods are graduated in hundredths per foot (unless metric, of course).

dpendzic · Jan 8, 2018

A Linker rod is easier to use than a Philadelphia rod but not as accurate--both are graduated in 10ths and 100ths of a foot
most surveying today is electronic lasers and prisms

Richard G. · Jan 8, 2018

I am wrong. I see that now.
Richard

evilboweivel · Jan 14, 2018

bought a 10' one brand new late 1970's
handy as all get out when remodeling houses
use it to accurately measure studs
put it where you want to place a stud
slide it out until tight and call the measurement to the boss running the saw
still have it around here some where

the ones for surveying are a lot heavier

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