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[–] Snapz@lemmy.world 3 points 20 minutes ago

THE CYLINDER MUST NOT BE HARMED!!!

[–] barzaria@lemmy.world 3 points 1 hour ago

Loggers should be called arbortionists.

[–] SGG@lemmy.world 28 points 10 hours ago (1 children)

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.

[–] MrChewy@lemmy.world 1 points 1 hour ago
[–] chrizzly@feddit.org 10 points 10 hours ago (1 children)

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

[–] megopie@lemmy.blahaj.zone 1 points 22 minutes ago

It must remain unharmed

[–] 5714@lemmy.dbzer0.com 18 points 14 hours ago

I'll ask the branch manager.

[–] textik@sh.itjust.works 10 points 12 hours ago (2 children)
[–] Madison420@lemmy.world 2 points 1 hour ago

I mean you joke but the actual rule of thumb is measuring from the crotch of the branch.

[–] cobysev@lemmy.world 5 points 10 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. 😅

[–] pandora@lemmy.blahaj.zone 20 points 16 hours ago (3 children)

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

[–] MrChewy@lemmy.world 1 points 1 hour ago

I thought it was optimal street pathways at first, then trees, then got surprised by the amount of genitalia referencing comments then I "realised" thanks to this comment TT

[–] MeowerMisfit817@lemmy.world 1 points 1 hour ago

Well, it's two of us.

[–] Akasazh@lemmy.world 5 points 2 hours ago

That's so innocent. Almost like a certain mythical character before opening her eponymous box...

[–] Fedizen@lemmy.world 33 points 18 hours ago (1 children)

Tear off the branch and measure the total length.

[–] Mesophar@pawb.social 55 points 15 hours ago (4 children)

It is imperative that the branch not be damaged

[–] RagingRobot@lemmy.world 5 points 12 hours ago

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

[–] Fedizen@lemmy.world 5 points 15 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 3 points 14 hours ago (1 children)

Would using a chainsaw count as "chop"?

[–] tigeruppercut@lemmy.zip 1 points 53 minutes ago

I mean, chainsaws were invented to cut up the pubic area, so you wouldn't be far off.

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[–] Proprietary_Blend@lemmy.world 22 points 17 hours ago (1 children)

Half the length plus seven

[–] Randelung@lemmy.world 1 points 16 minutes ago* (last edited 16 minutes ago)

Woop woop, 7.5cm! A personal best.

[–] some_guy@lemmy.sdf.org 8 points 14 hours ago
[–] Red_October@piefed.world 179 points 1 day ago (6 children)

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

[–] Elgenzay@lemmy.ml 109 points 23 hours ago (1 children)

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

"It's a meat cylinder"

[–] Fortatech@gregtech.eu 125 points 1 day ago (1 children)

The cylindet MUST stay intact!

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[–] Klear@piefed.world 43 points 1 day ago (2 children)

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

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[–] WraithGear@lemmy.world 9 points 16 hours ago* (last edited 16 hours ago)
[–] LovableSidekick@lemmy.world 6 points 14 hours ago

Average them?

[–] OldSageRick@lemmy.zip 128 points 1 day ago (5 children)

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

[–] AFLYINTOASTER@lemmy.world 85 points 1 day ago (9 children)

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

[–] Akasazh@lemmy.world 1 points 2 hours ago

I'm interested in your wood measuring services.

... For a friend

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[–] Decoy2point0@lemmy.world 15 points 18 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.

[–] anon_8675309@lemmy.world 10 points 17 hours ago

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

[–] sangeteria@lemmy.ml 7 points 16 hours ago

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

[–] flamingo_pinyata@sopuli.xyz 75 points 1 day ago (1 children)

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

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[–] icelimit@lemmy.ml 9 points 17 hours ago

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

[–] titanicx@lemmy.zip 3 points 13 hours ago

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

[–] KapmK@piefed.social 54 points 1 day 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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[–] Kenny2999@lemmy.world 23 points 21 hours ago* (last edited 21 hours ago)

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

[–] Soulphite@reddthat.com 35 points 1 day ago

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

[–] Wilco@lemmy.zip 7 points 18 hours ago

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

[–] Lectral@lemmy.ca 12 points 21 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 17 points 18 hours ago (1 children)

It's critical the cylinder not be harmed

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[–] Olgratin_Magmatoe@slrpnk.net 30 points 1 day ago (3 children)

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

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