WOODWORKING QUIZ January 24th 2005

[NotRalph]

Now I know that a great many of you will think this question too easy but the "NOD" shall be given to the best answer which illuminates the subject for those less informed.

The Question for today is; When, where and why do we use a story rod?

[Groggy]

Now I know that a great many of you will think this question too easy but the "NOD" shall be given to the best answer which illuminates the subject for those less informed.
And the questions is?

[bitingmidge]

Winkin', Blinkin', and Nod, one night sailed off in a wooden shoe;
Sailed off on a river of crystal light into a sea of dew.
"Where are you going and what do you wish?" the old moon asked the three.
"We've come to fish for the herring fish that live in this beautiful sea.
Nets of silver and gold have we," said Winkin', Blinkin', and Nod.

The old moon laughed and sang a song as they rocked in the wooden shoe.
And the wind that sped them all night long ruffled the waves of dew.
Now the little stars are the herring fish that live in that beautiful sea;
"Cast your nets wherever you wish never afraid are we!"
So cried the stars to the fishermen three - Winkin', and Blinkin', and Nod.

So all night long their nets they threw to the stars in the twinkling foam.
'Til down from the skies came the wooden shoe bringing the fisherman home.
'Twas all so pretty a sail it seemed as if it could not be.
Some folks say 'twas a dream they dreamed of sailing that misty sea.
But I shall name you the fisherman three - Winkin', Blinkin', and Nod.

Now Winkin' and Blinkin' are two little eyes and Nod is a little head.
And the wooden shoe that sailed the skies is a wee one's trundle bed.
So close your eyes while mother sings of the wonderful sights that be.
And you shall see those beautiful things as you sail on the misty sea,
Where the old shoe rocked the fishermen three - Winkin', Blinkin', and Nod.

Quite plainly, the answer is a wooden shoe.

What was the question????

P
:D :D :D

[Termite]

He HE HE, been sneaking into the homemade turps again eh Midge :D

[HappyHammer]

It's what we hit people with when they tell stories instead of the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the.....something or the other..

HH.

[Wood Borer]

He HE HE, been sneaking into the homemade turps again eh Midge :D

More like the beaut Ubeaut Hard Shellac, nice aroma but a strong after taste. I hear Neil likes whiskey which clearly explains the sharp taste of the Hard Shellac. :(

[Groggy]

Now I know that a great many of you will think this question too easy but the "NOD" shall be given to the best answer which illuminates the subject for those less informed.

The Question for today is; When, where and why do we use a story rod?
What. A story rod, or story stick is used to hold the measurements of a cabinet or other subject (ie it tells the "story" of how to build the cabinet. Markings along its length indicate dimensions of particular parts. Developed prior to the days of having tape measures readily to hand.

When. It's use allows exact copies to be made (sometimes tapes etc carry errors that are cumulative).

Why. Very quick to use, no measuring involved.

Where. Used mainly in cabinet shops but also used in the bricklaying and some other trades.

Want to seriously p*ss someone off? Use his story stick as a push stick, or trim a piece off the end for some other purpose.

[bitingmidge]

When, where and why do we use a story, Rod?

I hate it when you call me Rod!

And you use a story to provide an anwer to a very cryptic question...in fact a question for which there were no words or even question mark when the answer was so cunningly composed, whilst under the influence of nothing more seditious than a white chocolate frog.

But what a frog it was!!

P


:D :D :D

[bitingmidge]

What. A story rod, or story stick is used to hold the measurements of a cabinet or other subject (ie it tells the "story" of how to build the cabinet. Markings along its length indicate dimensions of particular parts. Developed prior to the days of having tape measures readily to hand.


Groggy, I don't want to be a smarty pants, but I was born one.

If Not Ralph had wanted to know what a Storey Rod was he would have asked!!

Cheers,

P

[Groggy]

Groggy, I don't want to be a smarty pants, but I was born one.

If Not Ralph had wanted to know what a Storey Rod was he would have asked!!

Cheers,

P
I think at this point I'll leave.

[Kev Y.]

BM.. a bit touchy this afternoon? relax, take a deep breath and DONT EXHALE! :D

[bitingmidge]

I think at this point I'll leave.

NooooOOOOOOOO!

:eek: :eek: :eek:

Better read my apology..... wasn't meant to be touchy.....!!!!!

P

[bitingmidge]

BM.. a bit touchy this afternoon? relax, take a deep breath and DONT EXHALE! :D

I took your advice and looked in the mirror and now I look like this: :eek:

What do I do now??

P

[Kev Y.]

if its as warm there as it is here, I suggest a glass(bottle/flagon/cask) of something alcoholic would be in order :) :cool:

[Groggy]

NooooOOOOOOOO!

:eek: :eek: :eek:

Better read my apology..... wasn't meant to be touchy.....!!!!!

P
I didn't mean leave from temper :mad:. I've been in WWing NGs for 10+ years, you'd have to do a LOT worse to even begin to annoy me ;).

I said "I think at this point I'll leave" as I had answered the question as best I could and had no idea whatsoever what you were getting at (I can be quite thick).

I remember things by attaching a phrase or something to what I want to remember, hence, "it tells a story".

"story" was used in its correct context, "storey" would be incorrect as "storey" generally has one specific meaning, and that is "as a level of a building". "story", on the other hand, can be used for either.

So, what did you mean? I'm lost.

[outback]

What he meant was if you have the pan too hot, you'll burn your pancakes.:D

[Groggy]

What he meant was if you have the pan too hot, you'll burn your pancakes.:D
There must be some local humour developed just for this BB, 'coz I'm missing it. :(

[bitingmidge]

So, what did you mean? I'm lost.

Just a pathetic attempt at humour.

The question was about a story rod.

You gave a perfectly satisfactory response, although I would suggest that masons (or bricklayers) were the first to use said measuring gauge and that it was actually a storey with an "E".

The spelling without an "e" can also be used to describe a tale, perhaps one where a little licence is taken with the truth. (Albeit I have no experience with those!!) Hence one of my answers above, which was I thought more LITERALLY correct!


Want to seriously p*ss someone off? Use his story stick as a push stick, or trim a piece off the end for some other purpose.

Well no I don't actually, but maligning his storey-stick story could have the same effect if one were not careful!

Cheers,

P (Hope that helps!)


:D :D :D

[NotRalph]

Gentlepersons, oyu are all ding very well and are approaching "oneness" with the subject. By the way, the E was very purposely omitted.
Carry on.

[beejay1]

Well if I were you Notralph, Id give the NOD to groggy on this one, get rid of all jokers and time wasters who dont know where their rods are, and start the next one.

beejay1

[echnidna]

I hate it when you call me Rod!

:D :D :D

Now if Rod is yer surname then yer first name orta be Fishing :p :p :p :p :p

[outback]

Well if I were you Notralph, Id give the NOD to groggy on this one, get rid of all jokers and time wasters who dont know where their rods are, and start the next one.

beejay1
AHH now then, I think I should be permitted to srtay then, cos' I'm often told my hand is on my rod when telling a story.

( I think notralph is trying to ge us to see Nirvana or some Zen thing with this oneness bit)

[Groggy]

Gentlepersons, oyu are all ding very well and are approaching "oneness" with the subject. By the way, the E was very purposely omitted.
Carry on.
Hint taken. Then you may be referring to a "story pole" as used by carpenters to measure the finished height between floor and ceiling. Sometimes marked with minor dimensions for trims and dados etc.

[Sturdee]

.......where a little licence is taken with the truth. (Albeit I have no experience with those!!).


:D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D I take it that that's a joke Midge. No experiemce with licence or truth? :D


Peter.

[NotRalph]

Mr. Groggy, you get the NOD for your simple but very clear answer. A story rod is a very valuable tool if used correctly and especially in repetition work whether it be cabinetry, carpentry or bricklaying. Accoding to the books however a storey rod is used for setting out stair risers, a bit specific for my liking!

[Termite]

Storey - Story, whats a little "e" between friends except when you come to PANCAKE.
Without the "E" it becomes PANCAK, YUK! :rolleyes: