Adam Savage's arm ruler tattoo
8He recently followed up on it.
And if you think it’s a good idea, but aren’t willing to commit:
https://www.tested-store.com/listing/adam-savage-temporary-tattoo?product=1897
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He recently followed up on it.
And if you think it’s a good idea, but aren’t willing to commit:
https://www.tested-store.com/listing/adam-savage-temporary-tattoo?product=1897
A long time ago I realized my index finger/hand makes a great ruler for approximations and I always have it handy!
Not my hand, just my poorly added ruler marks.
@callow Wait, you don’t always have your hand handy?
@callow Clever! I like it.
@blaineg Also, from nose to finger tip: The distance between your nose and your fingertip when your arm is extended is about a yard (36 inches). If you haven’t used this method yourself, ask your mother or grandmother: It’s the traditional way of measuring cloth.
@callow Yep, my wingspan is a bit over 6’, and I’ve use that for cable measurements for longer than I can remember.
I’ll bet my mom & grandmothers would come up short on their fabric measurements though, they were all a lot shorter than I am.
@blaineg Haha! And when buying fabric look for the tallest sales person!
I use the yard measurement for cutting pieces of plastic tubing to bag window treatments. Very convenient.
As I’m getting older, I’m thinking of getting my name and address done on my arm.
@phendrick but what if you move???
@tinamarie1974 Can’t they edit these things?
If not, I guess I’ll just have to leave a forwarding address.
@phendrick I wonder how many stamps it would take to mail yourself home?
The temporary ruler, since it didn’t do a thumbnail.
I often thought about getting common motorcycle brand-specific wire colors tattooed on me for doing electrical work. Ground colors, common ignition system colors, and what-not. Controlled/uncontrolled hot, etc.