Search the web
Sign In
New User? Sign Up
slideruleforum · Slide Rule Forum - Forum for the utilitarian beauty of the slide rule
? Already a member? Sign in to Yahoo!

Yahoo! Groups Tips

Did you know...
Show off your group to the world. Share a photo of your group with us.

Best of Y! Groups

   Check them out and nominate your group.
Having problems with message search? Fill out this form to ensure your group is one of the first to be migrated to the new message search system.

Messages

  Messages Help
Advanced
Messages 253 - 282 of 559   Oldest  |  < Older  |  Newer >  |  Newest
Messages: Simplify | Expand   (Group by Topic) Author Sort by Date ^
253
I've just posted the ebay slide rule prices for October at:<br><br><a href=http://www.sliderules.clara.net/prices/prices.htm...
ronaldmanley
Offline Send Email
Nov 3, 2001
9:13 pm
254
If I am reading this correctly. The market seems a little soft right now. Perhaps not the time to "thin out" one's collection. Am I right?<br>sg...
slidegeek
Offline Send Email
Nov 7, 2001
2:54 pm
255
Forgot to say that it seems to be a buyers market right now. Seem to be some great deals out there...
slidegeek
Offline Send Email
Nov 7, 2001
2:55 pm
256
The market seems to have been in slow decline for some time. Another indicator of this is that the proportion of rules offered for sale on ebay but which are ...
ronaldmanley
Offline Send Email
Nov 8, 2001
2:57 pm
257
...and greetings to all existing members. Please feel free to post your thoughts, photos, experiences and new additions to your collections. This is a BUYERS...
slidegeek
Offline Send Email
Nov 9, 2001
2:14 pm
258
I checked out the link to pholland's excellent website. It is well worth taking a look. The software section also has some real interesting things. If anyone ...
slidegeek
Offline Send Email
Nov 12, 2001
10:07 pm
259
BobEBray has added 2 pictures to the photo section. Check them out!...
slidegeek
Offline Send Email
Nov 12, 2001
10:10 pm
260
Certainly, I'm happy that I just got my first slide rule - an Otis King model L in good condition - for US$108. I've had some fun tonight figuring out how to...
mark_tb_carroll
Offline Send Email
Nov 30, 2001
2:59 am
261
Hi all...new to the group!<br><br>I've been keen on SRs for a long time (I'm 31) and was really upset to lose (actually it was stolen) my Pickett N3T a while...
wigglepiguk
Offline Send Email
Dec 12, 2001
3:27 pm
262
Welcome to the club! Be sure to check our links section as there are many excellent sites, from all over the UK, US, and Canada that are offering a wide ...
slidegeek
Offline Send Email
Dec 12, 2001
8:25 pm
263
Tell us more about your rule. WHat scales, material etc....
slidegeek
Offline Send Email
Dec 12, 2001
8:26 pm
264
Hi --<br><br>Does anyone know how to calculate natural logarithms on a slide rule that lacks an Ln scale? I've been told that it can be done, but none of the...
NSPalmer
Offline Send Email
Dec 21, 2001
1:43 am
265
Hi, I'm Korny.<br><br>To find the required Ln, just take the<br>log (base ten) and multiply by .43429.<br><br>This is the Ln(n)/Log(n). The value above is not ...
raykornele
Offline Send Email
Dec 21, 2001
2:25 am
266
Hi, Korny --<br><br>Thank you! That one had me puzzled.<br><br>Noah...
NSPalmer
Offline Send Email
Dec 21, 2001
3:31 am
267
I gave you the wrong info. The number, .43429 converts from Ln to Log.<br><br>To go from Log to Ln use the reciprocal of .43429, or...
raykornele
Offline Send Email
Dec 21, 2001
3:54 am
268
Hello,<br><br> I am new. Merry Christmas.<br><br> New Guy...
decilon911
Offline Send Email
Dec 25, 2001
1:54 am
269
It has scales 429 and 430, black on white, with a chrome plated handle and black paint on the cursor. I scanned the little instruction leaflet and turned it...
mark_tb_carroll
Offline Send Email
Jan 4, 2002
3:13 am
270
I should add that the white in the little line on the cursor has faded a bit. I haven't figured out yet how to restore that without fear of spreading the white...
mark_tb_carroll
Offline Send Email
Jan 4, 2002
3:15 am
271
It is gratifying to see that we have now passed the 80 members mark. Welcome to all new members. All members are invited to post your comments, question, news ...
slidegeek
Offline Send Email
Jan 7, 2002
9:23 pm
272
hi i never knew slide rules existed until my mother gave me her old one (an acu-math model 400 in near-mint cond. w/case&instructions) today i love slide rules...
vladimir_radinov
vladimir_rad...
Offline Send Email
Jan 10, 2002
4:05 am
273
I couldn't agree with you more. I both collect as well as use slide rules. I'd never be without one as I use one every day. It is interesting you mention the ...
gkarusa
Offline Send Email
Jan 10, 2002
7:51 pm
274
I though some of you might like to know that I have posted a slide rule calendar on my web site. There are two versions, a small one with lower resolution at...
ronaldmanley
Offline Send Email
Jan 10, 2002
9:51 pm
275
The large one is printed out and hanging proudly on my office wall! Looks great! <br>Thanks Ronald<br>sg...
slidegeek
Offline Send Email
Jan 11, 2002
2:18 pm
276
My grandfather was Gilbert A. Small, who invented and manufactured a circular slide rule known as the "Small" Pocket Calculator. A few of these are available. ...
marblehead_2001
Offline Send Email
Jan 18, 2002
9:54 pm
277
I am interested, of course, but would like to see a photo first--I have never heard of this particular item. (Sorry!)<br><br>If you could send me a photo and...
up4024
Offline Send Email
Jan 18, 2002
10:56 pm
278
Thank you for your interest in the circular slide rule "Small" Pocket Calculator. The Oughtred Society published an article on this item a few years ago,...
marblehead_2001
Offline Send Email
Jan 19, 2002
9:13 pm
279
Thank you again for your interest. The "Small" Pocket Calculator is featured on the home page of the Oughtred Society Web Site. Thanks again.<br>Donald W....
marblehead_2001
Offline Send Email
Jan 21, 2002
3:01 am
280
The 8th International Slide Rule Collectors' meeting will be held in Royal Leamington Spa, United Kingdom, on 25 and 26 October 2002. The meeting is timed to...
ronaldmanley
Offline Send Email
Feb 10, 2002
10:22 pm
281
Hi, I just recently purchasing a slide ruler. At my home it is impossible to keep calucators from my 14 year son. Since my recently discovered avocation is...
samuelrh257
Offline Send Email
Feb 14, 2002
4:35 pm
282
Welcome Sam! Please be sure to check our links section. There is a WEALTH of great info on the net. There is also a wealth of knowledge among our members, so ...
slidegeek
Offline Send Email
Feb 14, 2002
4:53 pm
Messages 253 - 282 of 559   Oldest  |  < Older  |  Newer >  |  Newest
Advanced
Add to My Yahoo!      XML What's This?

Copyright © 2009 Yahoo! Inc. All rights reserved.
Privacy Policy - Terms of Service - Guidelines - Help