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Mark & Juanita wrote:

Alright, back on topic. I'm having trouble getting my pointy stick
dimensions correct. Seems I keep screwing up the fractions; would I be
better off converting to metric to make better pointy sticks?

Allllright. if you must know...*shakes head*

use this to make one...

http://www.nemi.com/product-pictures...elescoping.htm