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Circular Slide Rules Gilson, Aristo, Concise, Sama + Etani, Hemmi, Norma, SINCO, Pickett + Others
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Norma Grafia 190 $115
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8" Circular Slide Rule LATE MODEL, EXCELLENT condition. This beautiful satin finish aluminum circular rule was intended for the graphics industry, used for sizing paper and images for enlargement, reproduction, etc, but is a fully functional C/D scale rule for any general math purpose (mark-up/discount, multiplication, division, percentages, etc.). The rule has an inner rotating disk inside a stationary one, and an ingeniously hung movable cursor which looks as if it hangs in mid-air over the rule body. If you have wanted a truly elegant circular to add to your collection, this is the rule! Beautifully made and finished, the back is covered in a textured black gripping surface. Includes black vinyl case, with instructions (in German) on the rear. Norma is a German slide rule maker, Grafia was their trade name for these graphic arts circular rules. (2 Scales) Front - C, [ D ] Back - Blank |
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for gravity flow in pipes $59 Each
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Also referred to (incorrectly) as Fields or Field's Hydraulic Calculator, this is the original 1950 copyright design from James W. Feild, still produced today by his family. These are BRAND NEW, freshly manufactured by Perrygraf, complete with protective paper sleeve. Full directions are on the rear of the calculator, so they can never be lost. Used to calculate the gravity flow of fluids in pipes, this classic design remains the gold standard almost 60 years after its invention. We get requests for this constantly, but could never find a source other than a few tattered used ones. We are happy to finally have a reliable source, and can now provide these new calculators in quantity. This is arguably the most famous (and maybe the most complex) Perrygraf ever made, and still in high demand. These are made of heavy white card stock, with black printing, and come with a manila envelope sleeve. (8 Scales, 5 Indicators, + directions) Front Scale A-Pipe Diameter, Rate of Flow, Roughness, Slope, Scale C-Ratio of Liquid Depth to Pipe Diameter, Scale D-Ratio of Liquid Depth to Pipe Diameter, Velocity, Scale B-Pipe Diameter Back - Directions |
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Fullerton No.1450 Acudial $55
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BRAND NEW, PERFECT, Factory bagged with manual and case. A 3 1/2 inch pocket circular slide rule with rotating disc and cursor on one side, and factors and constants on the reverse side. Five rotating and stationary scales on the front. HARD TO FIND - Excellent quality compact rule actually made by Concise, but marketed in the USA by Fullerton, complete with vinyl slip case and manual. BRAND NEW, complete with YELLOW vinyl case and factory manual. (5 Scales) |
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SIC / CONCISE Model 300-B $129
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A mid-sized 4 1/4 inch pocket circular slide rule, with dual, nested rotating disks on one side, single rotating disk on the other, very unusual design. Includes duplex cursor with typical SIC (Scientific Instruments Co.) scale markings right on the cursor in red. Very nice rule, complete with vinyl slip case, box and factory manual. The design is marked copyright 1961. This is a powerful pocket rule, with trig performance equal to a much larger straight rule, plus Log Log and all other common scales. Plastic body and disks. BRAND NEW, still sealed in the original factory bag! SIC, Sinco or Scientific Instruments Company (all the same) sold several maker's rules under their label in the USA, often with very nice improvements, such as this one. The rule is actually made by Concise in Japan. (15 Scales!) |
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8 Inch Duplex Circular GILSON Binary $249
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Gilson's most famous aluminum circular slide rule, with alternating yellow/white stripes and fractional converter/operator scales. This rule was made by Gilson in Florida but was often sold by numerous other companies, including POST, Dietzgen, Tavella, Bruning and others. This is a very powerful rule, with 3 sets of trig scales (sin/tan), giving performance equal to a much larger straight rule, and still has the orignal printed manual. The rule has unique fractional 'binary' scales that permit operations directly with fractional numbers, and also drill size scales. Rotating dual cursors with a slip clutch on one side, and a single cursor on the other. MINT condition rule and excellent case. Cases for these rules were made of random fabric materials at the factory, and each one is a bit different. The set offered IS the exact rule pictured, and has never been used (other than by me photographing it), it is still NEW. It's very hard to find a set in such nice over-all condition, you won't be disappointed. This is the nicest example I have seen so far. (21 Scales !) |
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Blundell-Harling Radiac No. 1 Z8/6665-99-911-0117 $79 |
Radiation Effects Rule Radiac No. 1
The set includes the rule with changeable disks, and snap closure pouch. Full instructions are on the rule reverse side. Interestingly, while it allows you to elegantly compute your radiatioon dosage, it does not say how much is fatal. An unfortunate oversight, if you should happen to really need to use this rule. |
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Blundell-Harling Radiac No. 1 Mk2 6665-99-780-8137 $79 |
Radiation Effects Rule Radiac No. 1 Mk2
The set includes the rule with changeable disks, and snap closure pouch. Full instructions are on the rule reverse side. Interestingly, while it allows you to elegantly compute your radiatioon dosage, it does not say how much is fatal. An unfortunate oversight, if you should happen to really need to use this rule. |
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CONCISE Sama & Etani Model 600 Science Tables $89
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BRAND NEW, PERFECT, with Litton Logo. A compact 2 1/2 inch pocket circular slide rule, attached to a rectangular data center card (with side inch/cm rulers) complete with pull-out science insert. The rear side has a Detailed Periodic Table of the Elements (to 103), the center has a pull out data chart with greek characters, constants, formulas and terms. An outstanding and useful device, incredibly handy if your work in the science area. Very nice rule, complete with vinyl slip case and manual, STILL SEALED IN THE FACTORY BAGS!. THIS IS THE MOST REQUESTED Data Center from Sama and Etani, these are the first new ones we have found in over a year, and these are the last of them! These have logo marks for a Litton Industries subdivision. (8 Scales, 2 side rulers, Periodic Table + Data Card) |
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Aviat 615 ![]()
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5.5" Circular Aviation Slide Rule Constructed with one rotating film disk, and rotating cursor on each side. A very sophisticated and beautiful flight computer for doing altitude, pressure, time, temperature, and fuel problems. The rule give simultaneous solutions in both metric and US/Imperial units, without being cluttered or hard to interpret, an outstanding mechanical and artistic design. Still in demand today among many pilots, but very hard to find. Made of 'Aristopal', comes complete with zippered leather pouch. We have had many requests for this rule from all over the world, this is the first one we have had available for sale in a year, excellent condition. The rule for sale IS NOT the rule pictured at right, but looks the same, except for minor variations in the the case (black or brown). A full english manual copy is included! We can also supply the german manual if you prefer. (22 scales on front, 6 scales on rear) Front - see image Back - see image |
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![]() Faber-Castell Circular 8/10 With Setting Examples $189 Each |
Uncommon Faber-Castell circular, BRAND NEW, MINT plastic body rule with rotating scale and 7 line cursor, two color (red/black) scale markings, trademark mint green accent stripes on primary scales, yellow stripes on dual cycle scales, and expanded trig scales. The rule is self documenting on right hand side for all scales, AND has setting examples and formulas on the rear side. An exceptionally high quality and attractive circular rule, seldom seen outside of Europe. There are two versions of this rule, one where the reverse side is blank, and one with setting data (this rule). The set comes with a beautiful dark green zippered leather case with gold logo embossed in the leather, and original German manual. CLICK HERE to see the English operating manual for download. We will INCLUDE a reproduction of the English manual as well. (11 Scales) Front - K, A, L, D, [ C, CI, B, T1, T2, S, ST ] |
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![]() Faber-Castell Circular 8/10 $169 Each |
Uncommon Faber-Castell circular, BRAND NEW, MINT plastic body rule with rotating scale and 7 line cursor, two color (red/black) scale markings, trademark mint green accent stripes on primary scales, yellow stripes on dual cycle scales, and expanded trig scales. The rule is self documenting on right hand side for all scales, the back is blank. An exceptionally high quality and attractive circular rule, seldom seen outside of Europe. There are two versions of this rule, one where the reverse side is blank (this rule), and one with setting data (see german version above). The set comes with a beautiful dark green zippered leather case with gold logo embossed in the leather, and original English manual. CLICK HERE to see the English operating manual for download. (11 Scales) Front - K, A, L, D, [ C, CI, B, T1, T2, S, ST ] |
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Air Navigation Rule ![]() SAVE 50%! Just $5 |
10 inch/4
inch Navigation Rule (Compass Rose, calibrated scale and course grid)
The compass rose is normally placed on a starting point on a chart orientated to north, then the scale is rotated to the desired course. The heading is read on the compass rose, and the milage is read on the TPC/ONC scale. If you wish to know more, e-mail Craig Kielhofer who is a pilot and can answer your questions. |
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CONCISE Sama & Etani Model 90 Metric Data Rule $44
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BRAND NEW, PERFECT, NOT-IMPRINTED. A compact 90mm/3 inch pocket circular slide rule with metric conversion factors and temperature conversion on the reverse side. Cursor has scale name imprinted, as well as rule body. Excellent quality compact rule, complete with vinyl slip case and manual. BRAND NEW, complete with WHITE ONLY vinyl case and manual. (8 Scales, Metric + Temperature Data) |
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5.5" Circular Aviation Slide Rule Constructed with one rotating film disk, and rotating cursor on each side. A very sophisticated and beautiful flight computer for doing altitude, pressure, wind drift, time, temperature, and fuel problems. The rule gives simultaneous solutions in both metric and US/Imperial units, without being cluttered or hard to interpret, an outstanding mechanical and artistic design. Still in demand today among many pilots, but very hard to find. Made of 'Aristopal', comes complete with zippered leather pouch. We have had many requests for this rule from all over the world, this set is in very good condtion, except for a few case scuffs. The similar 617 has an additional rotating wind arrow on the back face, not present on these models. This earlier 616 does not have the red reciprocal degrees printed on the rear compass rose, or the wind arrow.Comes with an english manual reprint, but we can supply the german manual if you prefer. (22 scales on front, Wind scales on rear) Front - see image Back - see image | more coming
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5.5" Circular Aviation Slide Rule Constructed with one rotating film disk, and rotating cursor on each side. A very sophisticated and beautiful flight computer for doing altitude, pressure, wind drift, time, temperature, and fuel problems. The rule gives simultaneous solutions in both metric and US/Imperial units, without being cluttered or hard to interpret, an outstanding mechanical and artistic design. Still in demand today among many pilots, but very hard to find. Made of 'Aristopal', comes complete with zippered leather pouch. We have had many requests for this rule from all over the world, this are the first 618's we have ever had available for sale, all in excellent condition. The similar 617 has an additional rotating wind arrow on the back face, not present on these models. The earlier 616 does not have the red reciprocal degrees printed on the rear compass rose, or the wind arrow.Comes with an english manual reprint, but we can supply the german manual if you prefer. (22 scales on front, Wind scales on rear) Front - see image Back - see image |
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CONCISE Sama & Etani Model 200EE Electrical Engineering Data Center $35
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BRAND NEW, PERFECT, NOT-IMPRINTED. A compact 2 1/2 inch pocket circular slide rule, attached to a rectangular data center card with pull-out insert. The rear side has a color coded reactance chart, the center has a pull out data chart with color codes, wire data, constants, formulas and terms. An outstanding and useful device, incredibly handy if you are in the electronics industry. Very nice rule, complete with vinyl slip case and manual. Note, newly arrived ones have RED or WHITE cases, advise if yo uhave a preference! BRAND NEW, complete with vinyl case and manual. (8 Scales, Side Rulers, Reactance Chart + Data Card) |
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CONCISE Sama & Etani Model 700EE Metric Marvel Electrical Engineering Data Center $35
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BRAND NEW, PERFECT, NOT-IMPRINTED. A compact 2 1/2 inch pocket circular slide rule, attached to a rectangular data center card with pull-out insert. The rear side has a metric data conversion table, the center has a pull out data chart with color codes, wire data, constants, formulas and terms. Ideal for those in the electronics industry working with metric units. Very nice rule, complete with vinyl slip case and manual. BRAND NEW, complete with vinyl case and manual. (8 Scales, Side Rulers, Metric Data + Electronics Data Card) |
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CONCISE Sama & Etani Model 700CE Metric Marvel Chemical Engineering Data Center $35 Optional Periodic Table ![]() CLICK for bigger PIC! $12 |
BRAND NEW, PERFECT, NOT-IMPRINTED. A compact 2 1/2 inch pocket circular slide rule, attached to a rectangular data center card with pull-out insert. The rear side has a metric data conversion table, the center has a pull out data chart physical data, constants, formulas and terms. Ideal for those in any general science area working with metric units. Very nice rule, complete with vinyl slip case and manual. BRAND NEW, complete with vinyl case and manual. Many people asked for the periodic table, as was found on the back of the 600ST (no longer available), so we found some beautiful laminated color tables that fit perfectly inside the case with the rules. Add one to your set for a small charge. We have no stock of the periodic tables left, but have more coming. (8 Scales, Side Rulers, Metric Data + Physical Data Card) |
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CONCISE Sama & Etani Model 700MM Metric Marvel Metric Data Center $35
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BRAND NEW, PERFECT, NOT-IMPRINTED. A compact 2 1/2 inch pocket circular slide rule, attached to a rectangular data center card with pull-out insert. The rear side has a metric data conversion table, the center has a pull out unit conversion data chart with prefix terms. Ideal for those working with metric and imperial units. Very nice rule, complete with vinyl slip case and manual. BRAND NEW, complete with vinyl case and manual. (8 Scales, Side Rulers, Metric Data + Factor Conversion Data Card) |
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A neat little 4 inch circular rule used to determine camera lens performance/field of view with various different CCD cameras with image areas from 1 inch to 1/4 inch. Plastic front and cursor, cardboard rear section. New rules, no case. (4 Scales) |
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Made in Hong Kong, no small irony there. |
Yet another strange slide rule artifact from long ago. This pencil cup or desk caddy has two circular slide rule bands that rotate around the cup body, and perform US to metric unit conversions of all kinds. A surprisingly handy gizmo, these are new in the factory box, all are white with black text (this also exist in black with white text, and red with white text, but this is what we have). Converts temperature, length, weight, area, speed and volume. Impressive computing power for a pencil cup. (2 Rotating Bands, fixed temp scales) |
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RCAF Paratrooper's Rule $89
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Massive 7 inch diameter circular slide rule, with all functions for computing a parachute drop. Very nice rule, was brand new in MIl-packaging, was opened to take the pic only A truly fascinating rule, no case was included. BRAND NEW, instructions on front face, back is blank. (4 major scales + 4 minor scales) |
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PICKETT Model 105C Pocket Profit Calculator $49
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4 Inch Simplex Circular Pickett's popular shirt-pocket-sized plastic commercial circular slide rule, with mark-up, margin and discount functions. Very nice rule, with operating instructions right on the face, mint new condition, plastic bagged. We get endless requests for this type of rule, these are the first pocket ones we have found. PIC IS the actual rule offered. (4 Scales + directions) |
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CONCISE Model E Weights and Measures Conversion Table $33
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A unique pocket data center and circular slide rule, with extensive unit conversion functions, including ri, acres, litres, carats, chains, tubo, miles, ken, grams, grains, meters, ounces, koku, cubic inches, and MUCH MORE. This double sided data center has conversion factors for all units, which are then entered into the circular rule for your measurement. Great for people that travel or work with international units, especially in Asia or Europe. BRAND NEW, complete with vinyl case and manual. (5 Scales, and 59 units!) |
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CONCISE Model 271 $115
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A mid-sized 4 inch pocket circular slide rule, with dual rotating disks, one on each side. Very nice rule, complete with vinyl slip case and factory manual. This is a powerful pocket rule, with trig performance equal to a much larger straight rule. Navigators, please note, this has trig scales in degrees, minutes and seconds. Plastic body and disks. BRAND NEW, still sealed in the original bags!, complete with vinyl case and manual, has ad imprint from the Industrial Control Company. (12 Scales) |
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PICKETT Model 101C $169
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4 Inch Duplex Circular Pickett's most popular aluminum circular slide rule, with decimal to fraction conversions and additional scales on rear face. Very nice rule, still new in the original blister package, something you just don't see very often! complete with gold embossed black leather case and original Pickett manual. This is a powerful lightweight pocket rule, with performance equal to a much larger straight rule. Rotating dual cursors on one side (with scales ID's on cursor), single on the reverse. Rule, manual and case are very good condition. Packaged PIC is the actual rule offered, the close ups are another rule for reference, as the rule offered is still sealed. (15 Scales + conversions) |
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PICKETT Model 103ES Mark-Up Calculator + Sliderule $119
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Duplex 4 1/4 Inch Circular Pickett's popular commercial circular mark-up calculator on one side, and full circular slide rule on the reverse. Very nice yellow coated aluminum and plastic rule, with operating instructions on the face, excellent unused condition. We get endless requests for this tyep of rule, but they are very hard to find. Has unusual, fractional conversion scales as well as regualr scales.PIC IS the actual rule offered, complete with black leatherette case. Sorry, no manual available. (3 Scales + 6 scales) |
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