looking for measuring sticks or the like...

spud · Post by **spud** » Mon Apr 25, 2011 11:22 pm

I have been looking for measuring sticks that don't cost to much but easy to use. Something like the Flames of War template. or sticks in different lengths. I am in the US and would rather find someplace that had them and didn't cost an arm and a leg to get. I was also looking for someplace state side that had standoffs so I can make the lengths I wanted.

-steven

nosher · Post by **nosher** » Tue Apr 26, 2011 7:20 am

Sorry Spud, not so much of a reply but a similar plea this side of the pond.

Anyone know where I can get a similar set up in the UK other than shelling out a small fortune for brass rod sets?

kevinj · Post by **kevinj** » Tue Apr 26, 2011 7:43 am

I don't know what you regard as a small fortune, but this is one option:

http://www.productsforwargamers.com/acc ... icks1.html

They are a bit more fiddly than a full set of solid sticks, but you could buy 2 sets for less than a solid set.

pyruse · Post by **pyruse** » Tue Apr 26, 2011 9:45 am

Why not just cut thin pieces of wood to the correct lengths?
It takes a few minutes, and costs next to nothing.

stenic · Post by **stenic** » Tue Apr 26, 2011 2:44 pm

Or plastic rod from a model or craft shop if you can't fins suitably small dowling as per previous post.

johno · Post by **johno** » Tue Apr 26, 2011 4:24 pm

I made mine from coffee stirrers - the flat wooden ones you get in overpriced High Street coffee shops

Luckily, they also do them in my works canteen...