On Mon, 11 Sep 2006 03:39:36 GMT, "Walt Cheever"
wrote:

Or you could measure 1 1/2" plus three of the little ones.

I thought I was the only one who did that. The only problem is if you
measure one in 32nds and then the next in 16ths...

Another important thing to keep in mind is that the first number you
come across on your ruler ought to be a 1, not a 12. If you start
from the other end 6 plus 3 little ones is actually 6 minus 3 little
ones.


-Leuf