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    If you have a large jag of the same stuff try this...



    Cut off a foot long piece and weigh it on a postal scale. Then just take your tape measure and measure how many feet you have. Multiply that by the weight of your foot long piece and you have a good estimate.

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    Quote Originally Posted by BohemianLush View Post
    If you have a large jag of the same stuff try this...

    Cut off a foot long piece and weigh it on a postal scale. Then just take your tape measure and measure how many feet you have. Multiply that by the weight of your foot long piece and you have a good estimate.
    Well said my friend.

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