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[–] SGG@lemmy.world 11 points 4 hours 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 4 points 4 hours ago

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

[–] textik@sh.itjust.works 7 points 6 hours ago (1 children)
[–] cobysev@lemmy.world 3 points 4 hours 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. 😅

[–] 5714@lemmy.dbzer0.com 13 points 8 hours ago

I'll ask the branch manager.

[–] some_guy@lemmy.sdf.org 6 points 8 hours ago
[–] LovableSidekick@lemmy.world 6 points 8 hours ago

Average them?

[–] pandora@lemmy.blahaj.zone 12 points 10 hours ago

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

[–] Fedizen@lemmy.world 25 points 12 hours ago (1 children)

Tear off the branch and measure the total length.

[–] Mesophar@pawb.social 36 points 9 hours ago (4 children)

It is imperative that the branch not be damaged

[–] RagingRobot@lemmy.world 3 points 6 hours ago

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

[–] Fedizen@lemmy.world 4 points 9 hours ago (1 children)

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.

[–] LovableSidekick@lemmy.world 1 points 8 hours ago

Would using a chainsaw count as "chop"?

[–] chiliedogg@lemmy.world 1 points 9 hours ago

Because it's oak-wilt season, right?

[–] watson387@sopuli.xyz 1 points 9 hours ago

Unless you're into that

[–] Proprietary_Blend@lemmy.world 18 points 11 hours ago

Half the length plus seven

[–] titanicx@lemmy.zip 3 points 7 hours ago

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

[–] WraithGear@lemmy.world 7 points 10 hours ago* (last edited 10 hours ago)
[–] anon_8675309@lemmy.world 10 points 11 hours ago

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

[–] Decoy2point0@lemmy.world 14 points 12 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.

[–] Red_October@piefed.world 162 points 18 hours ago (4 children)

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

[–] Fortatech 118 points 18 hours ago (1 children)

The cylindet MUST stay intact!

[–] spacehulk@lemmy.zip 3 points 11 hours ago

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

[–] Klear@piefed.world 41 points 18 hours ago (2 children)

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

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[–] Zwiebel@feddit.org 20 points 18 hours ago (1 children)
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[–] OldSageRick@lemmy.zip 113 points 18 hours ago (5 children)

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

[–] AFLYINTOASTER@lemmy.world 73 points 18 hours ago (8 children)

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

[–] TranscendentalEmpire@lemmy.today 19 points 18 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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[–] anzo@programming.dev 2 points 9 hours ago

Usable length is relative...

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

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[–] Wilco@lemmy.zip 7 points 12 hours ago

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

[–] flamingo_pinyata@sopuli.xyz 73 points 19 hours ago (1 children)

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

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[–] Kenny2999@lemmy.world 22 points 15 hours ago* (last edited 15 hours ago)

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

[–] KapmK@piefed.social 52 points 18 hours ago (1 children)

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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[–] Krauerking@lemy.lol 5 points 12 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?

[–] Soulphite@reddthat.com 34 points 18 hours ago

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

[–] Lectral@lemmy.ca 12 points 15 hours ago (5 children)

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 15 points 12 hours ago (1 children)

It's critical the cylinder not be harmed

It's a perfectly normal cylinder size.

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[–] socsa@piefed.social 11 points 15 hours ago

I just ask OP's mom.

[–] Olgratin_Magmatoe@slrpnk.net 29 points 18 hours ago (2 children)

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

[–] OwOarchist@pawb.social 13 points 17 hours ago (1 children)

Then you might be measuring a werewolf. Seek professional help.

(I am a professional and can help you measure the knot.)

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[–] smuuthbrane@sh.itjust.works 20 points 18 hours ago

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

[–] PeriodicallyPedantic@lemmy.ca 13 points 16 hours ago (5 children)

Personally I start measuring from the middle of my taint 😌

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