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A story stick is a very simple tool used to design complex cabinet objects. It is a plate or rod used to check repeated measurements in a construction or carpentry project. The length of the story stick is marked in gradual increments related to the project in question, and these marks are made with a pencil to allow the story stick to be used continuously. Although its exact origin is unknown, it has been used by stonemasons for centuries and is often believed to have been invented by the Egyptians. Its name has changed over time, which is why it is also often referred to as the mast of history or the staff of history.
While no carpenter would approach a project without a tape measure, historical rods are invaluable in providing much-needed information about cabinet locations, sizes, and functions. Unlike many other construction or renovation projects, successful cabinet construction depends more on how the angles relate to each other than on the measurements themselves. These angular relationships are better represented with marks on the sticks than by writing the numbers obtained with a tape measure, especially numbers that repeat frequently.
Building a story stick is simple. Any light-colored wood can be used, but light-colored plywood varieties such as birch and maple are preferred because the marks can be easily seen and erased, so the story bar can be reused on other projects. For practical purposes, sturdiness, and easy handling, the wood should be between 1 1/2 inches (3.81 cm) and 2 inches (5.08 cm) wide.
Story Sticks are invaluable when there are lots of repetitive cuts to make or identical items to build. This usually applies to drawers and cabinets that have the same dimensions or identical layouts in a room. The sticks can also be used to mark the location of doors, windows, or other obstacles, including pre-existing pipes or wiring in the room.
Each trademark on the stem is used to accurately calculate the cuts and raw materials needed for the project. When the project is complete, the marks on the stick are erased and the stick is ready to be reused. Story Stick calculations can also be recorded elsewhere for future reference.
A common handy companion to the traditional, horizontal story stick is the vertical story stick. It is used to record measurements for countertops, window frames, outlets and switch panels, and other items for the next stage of the project. Artisans regularly develop a variety of story cards to suit their specific needs, often including cards to record interior widths and depths of drawers and doors, cabinet depths, and any other measurements that need to be used. repeatedly in current and future projects.