The sad reality of groups like this is that, from time to time, sleazy individuals will joing and post advertisements that have nothing to do with the subject...
That is a great idea! For now, feel free to ask any and all questions you would like and never feel that any are to trivial to ask. I can then creat a FAQ...
It is unfortunate things like this get into the list. That is a drawback of an open and unmoderated forum. I have seen lists getting hit much worse than this...
Greetings Slidegeek, This forum is one of several groups on the 'Net. There is a FAQ in the files section of The International Slide Rule Group, which is...
I have taken a further step to prevent future unacceptable posts. Henceforth, all messages will be moderated. I was a little bit hesitant to do this as I don't...
Hello from California. I have been collecting slide rules and other hand-held, mechanical calculating devices for 15+ yeears. Actually, I think I started...
Welcome to the Group Grant! I haven't been collecting as long as you have, but did start a few years ago. It started when I went to replace an old slide rule...
Thanks for the welcome to the group. I have a question. I have been offered a TACHET 19th century all-wood slide rule. I think it is French but who knows....
I only new Michael via e-mail. He was very patient with all of my questions and always got back to me with the information that I need. I asked a lot of...
... From: Ed Cramer To: slideruleforum@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, July 22, 2003 10:20 AM Subject: Michael P. O'Leary I only new Michael via e-mail. He was...
and how did you find out about hi death ? there was no post in this forum .. was it ?? just curious. Alex ... questions and always got back to me with the...
Hi to all, I think that when I first joined this group I stated that my formal education was very limited. As far as math goes, this is understated. I backed...
Welcome Ed (and all new members) Check out math.com it has lots and lots of material from foundational to more advanced and it's free! ... that ... can ... ...
Hi to all of you slide rule folks. I just became 65 and I read an e- mail from a fellow collector that stated that he was 66 and that his life was probably...
Hello; I'm afraid I joined this group to pick your brains. I inherited a cylindrical slide rule called "Thatcher's Calculating Instrument" from my grandfather....
Hello Dave, It is hard to give a real precise value on your Thatcher. I've seem them go as low as $500 or so, to several thousand dollars in mint condition....
Boy, would I like to see some pictures of that!! Roci ... __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! SiteBuilder - Free, easy-to-use web site...
I'll post them as soon as I get the digital software loaded (new copmputer, still sorting things out) Dave ... [Non-text portions of this message have been...
Hello, fellow slide rule aficionados. I just heard about your club today and thought of checking you out. I am a recent buyer of a 1976 Veb Mantissa slide...
Hello; For those curious about the Thacher I mentioned in a previous post, I have posted photos for your viewing pleasure. I will be lisitng the instrument on...
Hi all, I have a very beginner's qeustion: HOW do I read/use a slide rule?? I only own one, can't remember the brand, but I will post that soon. But, HOW do...
Very simple first couple of calculations ... Use the C and D scales (probably the bottom one on your slide and the one just below that) Position the left-hand...
Hello Jeff, Congratulations on taking the first step. The easiest way to explain how to use a slide rule is to direct you to a few sites that have manuals...
Greetings all, My apologies if this is not the appropriate forum. I just listed a Thacher's Calculating Instrument model No. 4013 on eBay tonight and thought...
Greetings froma new member with a question. I have just noticed a couple of gauge marks on SEVERAL of my slide rules. I first noticed them on a Pickett N4 and...
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