Stick with Numbers

[Nicholas Lingg]

Does anyone recognize this stick? It's 24" long with 3 rows of numbers on each side (12 rows of numbers) but only one row is actuality in inchs with some divisions going as high as 40.

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[Al Weber]

The picture isn't real clear but is it a log scale for estimating board feet in a lot?

[Tom Winship]

For volumetric measurement in a tank (by dipping stick)?

[steven c newman]

Used for drawing up scale drawings.

[Pat Barry]

Middle scale used by Noah - cubits

[Harlan Barnhart]

Middle scale used by Noah - cubitsHmmm... it must be quite old and valuable.