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The theme of Tomasino's first zine issue is "hammer." I'll have to think about that one. I'd like to contribute something. In the meantime, I've been constructing my new bathroom and the tool that I want to talk about is the plumb line. plumb line (noun) 1 : a line (as of cord) that has at one end a weight (such as a plumb bob) and is used especially to determine verticality. 2 : a line directed to the center of gravity of the earth : a vertical line.[1] The plumb line is one of my favourite tools. It makes me feel like I'm inhabiting the same universe as some medieval mason, given that it's an ancient device that's dependent on the operation of natural forces. It also makes me feel like there's one thing that I got completely right in the day. It's so simple and so accurate. The walls of my new shower stall are damn straight. They line up precisely. That's the result of a great tool. I wonder if there are other old tools that provide such precision? They don't have to be carpentry tools. They could be tools for doing anything. Tell me about your favourite implements, phloggers, be they real, philosophical, or digital. What old tool or device gives you satisfaction? [1] https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plumb%20line