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[-] SGG@lemmy.world 7 points 1 hour ago

Method C. Sounding rod depth required to hit the prostate.

I know it sounds odd to do this on a tree, but trust me, it works.

[-] chrizzly@feddit.org 1 points 1 hour ago

The question is, are we talking about a very normal cylinder? (possibly stuck to something?)

[-] textik@sh.itjust.works 5 points 3 hours ago
[-] cobysev@lemmy.world 2 points 1 hour ago

I measured like this when my first girlfriend asked what my size was. I told her it was 10". Suffice to say, she was definitely not impressed when the pants came off for the first time. ๐Ÿ˜…

[-] 5714@lemmy.dbzer0.com 10 points 4 hours ago

I'll ask the branch manager.

[-] titanicx@lemmy.zip 3 points 4 hours ago

What is your tree normally goes straight out with a cut l downward curve? The measurements are the same either way...

[-] pandora 13 points 7 hours ago

it took me way to long to realize y'all talking about penises ...

[-] some_guy@lemmy.sdf.org 4 points 5 hours ago
[-] Proprietary_Blend@lemmy.world 20 points 8 hours ago

Half the length plus seven

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[-] Fedizen@lemmy.world 22 points 8 hours ago

Tear off the branch and measure the total length.

[-] Mesophar@pawb.social 32 points 6 hours ago

It is imperative that the branch not be damaged

[-] RagingRobot@lemmy.world 2 points 3 hours ago

It's just a branch who cares? Mangle that fucker lol

[-] Fedizen@lemmy.world 3 points 6 hours ago

Ok chop down the tree and cut a line perpindicular to the bottom of the branch into the tree. Then measure the branch with watever remains of the tree attached.

[-] chiliedogg@lemmy.world 1 points 6 hours ago

Because it's oak-wilt season, right?

[-] watson387@sopuli.xyz 1 points 6 hours ago

Unless you're into that

[-] sangeteria@lemmy.ml 7 points 7 hours ago

Probably from the side tbh as opposed to either of these two

[-] anon_8675309@lemmy.world 8 points 8 hours ago

Shine a light directly down on it from above. Measure the shadow

[-] Decoy2point0@lemmy.world 13 points 9 hours ago

You have to push the branch down with one hand, such that it is perpendicular to the trunk. With the other hand place a ruler to measure trunk to tip via method A. This gives the honest expectation of ''usable" length.

[-] icelimit@lemmy.ml 9 points 8 hours ago

Wrap the measuring tape until the entire branch is wrapped. For more accurate measurements, use thinner tape.

[-] Red_October@piefed.world 163 points 15 hours ago

The only way to get an accurate measurement is to cut the branch off first.

[-] Elgenzay@lemmy.ml 97 points 14 hours ago

It is imperative that the cylinder and the larger object remain unharmed.

"It's a meat cylinder"

[-] Fortatech@gregtech.eu 112 points 15 hours ago

The cylindet MUST stay intact!

[-] spacehulk@lemmy.zip 2 points 8 hours ago

I came here to say this. Take your stupid upvote.

[-] Klear@piefed.world 39 points 15 hours ago

But you're supposed to measure it twice before that!

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[-] Wilco@lemmy.zip 7 points 9 hours ago

Measure from the taint and add an extra inch to the measurement for standard wood shrinkage.

[-] OldSageRick@lemmy.zip 114 points 15 hours ago

Method A on account that that would be the maximum usable length

[-] anzo@programming.dev 2 points 6 hours ago

Usable length is relative...

*reverse cowgirl enters the room, galloping backwards and surprising everyone*

[-] AFLYINTOASTER@lemmy.world 73 points 15 hours ago

As a skilled carpenter who's used to measuring wood, this is the only answer.

[-] TranscendentalEmpire@lemmy.today 19 points 15 hours ago

Well..... It kinda depends. If I were to be ordering stock to recreate the branch or even if I were making a covering for the branch. I'd have to order at least 6 inches of material to cut down.

So I think it matters most how you are intending to use it.

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[-] Kenny2999@lemmy.world 22 points 12 hours ago* (last edited 12 hours ago)

I would use 0,5x(A+B) because chicks dig a big branch.

[-] flamingo_pinyata@sopuli.xyz 72 points 15 hours ago

Branches and other small cylinders can be sized using M&M tubes

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[-] Krauerking@lemy.lol 4 points 9 hours ago

Woah wait... Can we solve the measuring crisis but just measuring from the trunk at the top and all the way across then wrapping around the exposed end and back down the length on the bottom to the next obstruction?

Wouldnt that then include the width in your overall measurement and everyone would be generally impressed at any dimension?

[-] KapmK@piefed.social 50 points 15 hours ago

The generally accepted method used by scientists is to firmly push your ruler against the base of tree at the top of the branch. This is called BPEL, or bark-pressed erect length.

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[-] Lectral@lemmy.ca 12 points 12 hours ago

What if there's a ... um ... protuberance on the bottom where the branch meets the trunk? What's the correct measuring procedure in that case?

[-] Wakmrow@lemmy.world 17 points 9 hours ago

It's critical the cylinder not be harmed

It's a perfectly normal cylinder size.

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[-] Soulphite@reddthat.com 34 points 15 hours ago

If you trim the bushes the branch looks bigger. Pro tip.

[-] socsa@piefed.social 11 points 12 hours ago

I just ask OP's mom.

[-] PeriodicallyPedantic@lemmy.ca 16 points 13 hours ago

Personally I start measuring from the middle of my taint ๐Ÿ˜Œ

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[-] Olgratin_Magmatoe@slrpnk.net 28 points 15 hours ago

What if there is a knot at the base of the branch?

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[-] smuuthbrane@sh.itjust.works 19 points 15 hours ago

I can't use method B, the tree fruit are in the way.

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