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Hi Members!<br>Slide Rule Forum is almost 1 year old. It was gratifying to see that 26 members. It is, though, less gratifying to see that there are very few ...
slidegeek
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Mar 8, 2001
1:46 am
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The slide rule group was there first and has the momentum. This tree (slide rule collcting) doesn't have lot of nuts on it. Is there justification for two...
unspellable
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Mar 8, 2001
6:25 pm
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Good Point! What can we do to differentiate this site from the e-group? As a "proud father" I am hesitant to close this club, however, if we can't find a point...
slidegeek
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Mar 8, 2001
6:51 pm
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I for one prefer the Forum. I'm not a member of the e-group and probably will not be a member (no offense!!). It's just that my morning routine revolves around...
mkazac19
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Mar 9, 2001
4:41 pm
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I certainly don't understand why math would be an unwelcome subject. I sure would benefit from the collective knowledge of our members!<br><br>sg...
slidegeek
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Mar 9, 2001
4:46 pm
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I agree with mkazac19. It is hard for me to think about slide rules without thinking of mathematics....
courtm_tx
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Mar 9, 2001
8:39 pm
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By all means, let's not restrict math!...
slidegeek
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Mar 9, 2001
10:04 pm
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It's not that math at the group is really unwelcome, just that they don't like a purely mathematical discussion (with nothing about slide rules in it) to go...
unspellable
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Mar 10, 2001
2:21 am
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Yes. After all, this is "Slide Rule Forum" but It would be very gratifying to get anything going here. I might, out of desparation, accept a discussion on...
slidegeek
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Mar 10, 2001
3:36 am
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Hello everybody<br>I'm looking fot a manual for the K&E chemist duplex slide rule. If there is anybody who can help me thank you very much.<br>Yours...
matthiasgeck
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Mar 12, 2001
7:38 pm
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There is a complete Faber Castell 2/83N manual, in HTML or PDF format, on my site at:<br><a...
ronaldmanley
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Mar 13, 2001
4:42 pm
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I note that this group - I hope you'll excuse me for saying so - has not really taken off. I was wondering if it should perhaps carve out a niche for itself....
ronaldmanley
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Mar 21, 2001
10:04 pm
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A few suggestions:<br><br>Math: We could allow math discussions more latitude than is the case at the group.<br><br>Scales: I've not seen too much on why a...
unspellable
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Mar 21, 2001
10:49 pm
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I like the educational slant on it, Ron. Do you have any ideas on how to get it going. I know I have much to learn...
slidegeek
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Mar 21, 2001
11:53 pm
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All excellent subjects for discussion.<br>I'll break the ice. I probably am more unlikely than any other member of the group to belong to this group much less...
slidegeek
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Mar 22, 2001
1:23 am
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By the way, does anyone out there have a simplified explanation of the "pythagorian" scale common on Faber Castell rules. I have read the instruction manual on...
slidegeek
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Mar 22, 2001
1:24 am
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Greetings:<br><br>Well, I just joined the group, so I'm not a good source of discussion guidance!<br><br>I used to use a slide rule in high school, but ...
fkiesche3
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Mar 22, 2001
1:00 pm
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Greetings:<br><br>One thing I forgot to ask in my previous message. What is the name of the trading group/list?<br><br>Thanks!<br><br>Fred Kiesche...
fkiesche3
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Mar 22, 2001
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I've not heard the term "Pythagorian" scale, but that doesn't mean much. I rarely talked ABOUT my rules -- or even read the manuals!<br><br>But if you can scan...
mkazac19
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Mar 22, 2001
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Good idea for a discussion, so I'll continue that theme.<br><br>I graduated from high school in 1977. I was on the college prep track, so had a lot of math...
fkiesche3
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Mar 22, 2001
1:17 pm
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We have some excellent sources of information, education and purchasing in our links site. If any of you know about any other useful sites, please feel free to...
slidegeek
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Mar 22, 2001
2:15 pm
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Sounds like you have alot of bacground. I look forward to your postings. What do you consider your best sliderule and why? (That could also be a good...
slidegeek
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Mar 22, 2001
8:11 pm
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As a result of the enquiry I've updated the section on these scales on my web site at:<br><br><a href=http://www.sliderules.clara.net/a-to-z/pythagorean.htm...
ronaldmanley
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Mar 22, 2001
10:13 pm
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Greetings, Slidegeek:<br><br>Which is my best slide rule? Good question, but the memory cells won't allow me to answer it. The best one I had was a metal ...
fkiesche3
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Mar 23, 2001
12:48 pm
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Greetings:<br><br>What are people's preferences on material for your slide rule? I prefer metal the most and plastic the least (but I do now have two plastic...
fkiesche3
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Mar 23, 2001
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Greetings:<br><br>There are new slide rules being made. Here's one that I found that calculates the phase of the moon for amateur ...
fkiesche3
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Mar 23, 2001
1:05 pm
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Greetings:<br><br>The Sunday New York Times business section used to have a small piece they'd run called "In My...Briefcase". They would feature a ...
fkiesche3
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Mar 23, 2001
1:10 pm
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Thank you Ron. Your site is getting better and better!...
slidegeek
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Mar 24, 2001
2:24 am
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Though I love the feel of bamboo,and have several great Post bamboos, it is interesting to note that my favorite rules are plastic. My venerable 2/83N and my ...
slidegeek
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Mar 24, 2001
2:28 am
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Very nice! The site has been added to the list of links....
slidegeek
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Mar 24, 2001
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