Loctite makes a thread restoring kit. It is made for metal, but should work even better with plastic. You coat the screw with a release agent. then, put some...
... Note that epoxy wipes off easily before it has set with methyl alcohol or reasonably strong isopropyl alcohol. Test first to make sure it doesn't damage...
Stefan, Sounds like a nice idea. Is this something you can get at your local hardware store or where would you recommend being able to buy ths kit? John ... ...
... Methyl alchohol (aka methyl hydrate) can be found among the paint thinner selection at most hardware stores. Isopropyl alcohol can be found at the...
Hey all! First time poster long time lurker! I recently acquired an Aristo 10175 Cleveland Institute of Electronics slide rule. I was wondering if anyone has a...
I received my two copies of Joe's new book today, and wanted to share my reactions. Firstly, two minor quibbles: I wish they had been packaged a bit more ...
Yes, I CERTAINLY agree with Wayne's assessment. I thoroughly enjoyed the book - stayed up until 2 am reading it the night that I received it. Joe Soper's...
I agree 100% on the packaging. The mailman folded mine to get it to fit in the mailbox. A better mailer or at least a Do Not Fold sticker would have been...
Greetings, There are a lot of things we do on this list which may not be obvious to newcomers, and some of us veterans need reminders from time to time, too....
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Just received the Joe Soper book and no problems with the delivery. It was stuck in the mailbox but seemed none the worse for wear. Soper's period of...
I, too, received the book. All in all, I'm VERY impressed! I hadn't realized how well-done the book would be. The photographs are excellent, and some are even...
Greetings! so there i was, on page 157 of "A Perfect Mess" by Eric Abrahamson and David H. Freedman. what name appears but that of William Lise, in a ...
Being new to this list, I'm wondering where one would get this book? ... -- Stefan Vorkoetter Capable Computing, Inc. http://www.motocalc.com Small Things...
Hi Stefan The book is available directly from The Oughtred Society: http://www.oughtred.org The book is $39.00 US plus $4.60 for domestic shipping or $10.00...
Just received my copy of Soper's book in immaculate condition -- no bends, folds, or mutilations. I have received other similar items in the priority mailer...
Hi, I recall receiving information about purchasing this book, but don't remember where it was. Would you please forward me the information as well? Best...
Thank you for the inquiry. You now should be able to find it on the website: www.oughtred.org Bob re5@... wrote: Hi, I recall receiving information about...
The Oughtred Society Swap Sheet Online The swap sheet has been updated for June, and is now available for viewing. Go to : www.oughtred.org and on the left...
I was given an older rule and haven't found enough markings on it to figure out its make/model. I'm sure someone here will recognize it. it came as you see...
I created a folder called "Aviation - Cessna Promo Slide Rule" and uploaded 7 pictures. I picked up this little jewel on ebay last year for less than $5...
Hi John, It looks like one of the C - Thru slide rules, like on this page : http://www.gizmology.net/sliderules_other.htm . Look at the rule second to the last...
John- Looks like the model 620 was cancelled in Oct. 1957, so SR likely distributed prior to that. My guess is late '55 to mid '57. Funny how the CH-1 sort...
... second to the last . It ~is~ interesting with the Cessna craft on yours. ... Yep, that's a perfect match. C-Thru must have built these for Cessna Aircraft...
... distributed prior to that. My guess is late '55 to mid '57. ... Looking through my old FLYING magazines, there was a lot of buzz about the 620 (lots of...
Greetings! I recently acquired a 63/82 pocket slide rule with Spanish instructions. Does anyone know where I can download or buy instructions so that I may...
I uploaded several pictures of my oldest Versalog (April, 1951), including 3 pictures of the top edge lettering. I haven't run across any pictures on the net...
I have just purchased a beautiful Sun Hemmi 259D slide rule, the nicest in my small but growing slide rule collection so far. It is in really great shape,...
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