Whats the proper name of this?

[HeelSpur]

I was told it had something to do with grading logs or lumber.
Got it at an auction for $12, its 56 3/4 inches long.

[suitcase_sally]

It's funny that you posted this. I was at an auction this past week and there was a homemade stick that they said was for measuring logs. It wasn't as long as yours, and I couldn't figure out the numbers on as there didn't seem to be any rhyme or reason to them. I went to the site just now and they have already taken the pictures down. It sold for $12.50.

I did find this site. It may have the answer you want.

http://www.woodweb.com/knowledge_bas...nd_Lumber.html

I am a frequent lurker here and enjoy checking out this site a few times a week.

Could it be a "biltmore stick"? That's what they are called in my area which is woodsy, central Michigan. Does not look quite like the one I used to use many years ago. Yours is quite detailed with the smooth handle and pointer thingy on the far end.

[suitcase_sally]

hmmm...interesting. Go to Google Images and look up "Biltmore stick".

Thanks, fellow Michigander.

[HeelSpur]

Y'all got me on the right track, thank you.

Log or International Rule.

Only 1 on ebay, starting bid is $29.99, no bids.

[LFmenagerie]

They are commonly called a tally stick in my neck of the woods.
Tom

[tinknal]

Originally Posted by suitcase_sally

It wasn't as long as yours, and I couldn't figure out the numbers on as there didn't seem to be any rhyme or reason to them.

I believe the numbers relate to the board feet of lumber per foot of log length, estimated by gauging the butt end of the log.

[HeelSpur]

I read that the metal piece hooks on the side of the log, and using your finger
on the rule to get the width. Three sets of numbers are for 3 different lengths like,
12, 14, & 16', so where your finger is at the width mark is the estimated board footage.
They had 3 of these up for auction and one person bought the 2 shortest ones, so
I ended up with this one.

[Cabin Fever]

It's a "Conway Cleveland Log Rule."

[Sawmill Jim]

It is used for grading lumber on a green chain

[HeelSpur]

http://conwaycleveland.com/lumber_rules.html

Got it, they are quite pricey new, any ideas of what this long one would be worth?