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Re: Anyone know what these "sticks" are called? - DewGuy - 03-02-2010

I think they're rolling pins. Check it out, here and here.


Re: Anyone know what these "sticks" are called? - NewtonMP2100 - 03-02-2010

.....if you pick them up......pickup stix.......


Re: Anyone know what these "sticks" are called? - Speedy - 03-02-2010

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Re: Anyone know what these "sticks" are called? - OWC Jamie - 03-02-2010

the 'government' in 'made for government' may be a verb not a noun.
Just ask sister mary margaret.


Re: Anyone know what these "sticks" are called? - space-time - 04-16-2010

These were used to rule lines without incurring the danger of dragging the ink down the page - as too often happened with flat rulers. They are made from ebony and were commonly used by draughtsmen and accountants.