What is this measuring stick.

[N80]

Technically what I have is not a Biltmore stick. It goes by many names like log rule, log scale, lumber rule. It is for measuring board feet in boards or cut trees. A Biltmore stick is for estimating board feet in standing timber. A Biltmore stick is about two feet long, a log scale is about 4 feet long with a handle on one end and a metal 'T' on the other.

 

[TomSeller]

It is a sofa cushion measuring stick.

 

[N80]

Correct! And it calculates butt-feet!

 

[DennisArrow]

Using one of those when figuring the worth of a semi load of hardwoods is LOTS easier than measuring each stick with a tape and applying:

T X W X L" divided by 144.............Common tool for anyone who orders, buys, sells hardwood lumber............God bless........Dennis