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Giant Match

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**Warning: Make sure the 4x4 is not CCA treated (Copper, Chromates and Arsenic). CCA treated wood releases Arsenic when burnt.**

For the wooden part of the giant matchstick we are going to use a 4x4. The actual dimensions of a 4x4 are 3.5" x 3.5" x 96.

It shouldn't be too hard to find a source of scrap 4x4s somewhere, but if your search turns out to be fruitless (or if your just too lazy to sand down a scrapped one enough to make it presentable) you can always buy a nice shiny new one at Home Depot for under 10$.
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Jun 11, 2011. 5:01 AMtynow says:
that was wood? i thought it was rubber :)

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