[Farmall] O/T tool question

[Mike Sloane]

Believe it or not, I saw one advertised in the latest Harbor Freight. 
Catalog. 
<http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=45708> 
and the price is definitely right.

What I use is a regular folding carpenter's ruler that has a sliding 
brass rule built into one end. I don't know if they sell them that way 
any more - mine is a Lufkin that is at least 50 years old, purchased 
when I took my first job as a carpenter's helper in 1957.

Mike

James Moran wrote:
> Guys/Gals- A friend called asking me if I knew where he could get a
> meso stick (spelling?).  According to him, this is a vintage tool for
> inside measurements  (e.g., a shower door enclosure).  He said that
> it was a metal tube that "extends" within a space.  I never heard of
> this thing and the net was not of much help. Any of you smarties know
> anything about such a device? Thanks. Jim Moran
>