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The Boy Mechanic, Book 2

Part 2 — Maulstick Used as a Ruler

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Procure a cork having the same diameter as the knob on the maulstick and make a hole in the center so that it will slide on the stick. This is very handy for using the stick as a ruler, as it forms a sliding rest.

Illustration from The Boy Mechanic, Book 2: 1000 Things for Boys to Do

The Sliding Cork and Knob Raises the Stick so that It may be Used as a Ruler

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