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Faber-Castell 310/87 Rietz Projection Rule With green linen display box.  Click for bigger PIC!  Click for bigger PIC! 
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 BRAND NEW, mint condition 310/87 Duplex Projection Rule Set display cased projection rule set with factory multi-lingual operating manual and accessory projection scale/cursor. This set looks virtually untouched (much better than the pics can easily show) with the exception of some torn tissue paper packing, and has been in storage in the UK since it was originally made in Germany. You will be very pleased with this set, it is truly beautiful and is a delight to use. This is the equivalent of the Rietz 111/87 rule, converted to an overhead projection system with full duplex operation (it re-creates the scales a second time with the slide reversed), including all the cursor lines! The rule is self documenting on right hand side for all scales. it also includes a second enlarged projection scale/cursor section to allow detailed explanation of scale resolution. Note that no manual for the rule scale set per se is included, but we will provide a copy of the /87 scale set on request. We have only this one set, there is a 52/82 version available as well. (RH)
(10 scales, 5+1 cursor lines)Front - K, A, [ B, CI, C, ] D, L Back - K, A, [ S, ST, T, ] D, L 
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 Blundell-Harling  808 Accountant's 10" Rule  CLICK for BIGGER PIC  CLICK for BIGGER PIC
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12.5" / 10" plastic body Slide Rule VERY LATE MODEL, MINT CONDITION. NEW, mint condition sets with blue 2-part plastic hard case and factory manual. A commerce based scale arrangement, it has 3 log-log scales, old shilling/new pence conversion scale plus folded scales and mark-up/discount and a very useful date finder scale set on the rule reverse. A very attractive rule, with yellow accent stripes and slightly magnifying plastic cursor, seldom seen in North America, made in England. A very useful desk rule for everyday estimating. (RH) (11 Scales) Front - S, LL1, DF, [ CF, IL/IR, C, ] D, LL3, LL2 Back - M, [ T] |
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 Faber-Castell Disponent 111/22  CLICK for BIGGER PIC |
12"/10" precision Slide Rule BRAND NEW, mint condition! complete with plastic clear/green display case and factory manual in English! Commerce/Business rules are not very common in North America, but were widely used in Europe. It is set up to do Mark-up/Discount, simple and compound interest, currency and common unit conversions and all the normal math functions, plus log log scales on the slide reverse. Versatile plastic body rule with 2 line cursor, accessory ruler/data strip, and a 27cm ruler along the top edge. The body back is blank. The rule is self documenting on right hand side for all scales. A very good quality rule with black red and green scale markings. Mint condition sets, and this business style rule doesn't show up very often, especially with the unique currency scales and marks. (11 Scales + Marks, 1 Ruler) Front - cm/ Units, Mark-up/Discount, DF, [ CF, CI, C, ] D, L Sh/D, Pounds Back - [ LL1, LL2, C ] |
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Staedtler 544 LLAV Log Log Projection Rule With blue linen display box.  Click for bigger PIC!  Click for bigger PIC!
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 BRAND NEW, excellent condition Staedtler 544 LL AV Projection Rule Set display cased projection rule set with English/German factory operating card. This set looks virtually untouched (much better than the pics can easily show) with the exception of some crumbling 35+ year old tape on the rear side (whose function is unclear to me, but probably to elevate the scale back to prevent scratches, and should be cleaned off and replaced), and has been in storage in the UK since it was originally made in Germany. I had never seen a projection rule from Staedler before these came along, this is a very uncommon set. You will be very pleased with this set, it is very sophisticated, truly beautiful with center accent green slide tint and is a delight to use. This is the equivalent of the 544LL Log Log Rule, converted to a duplex overhead projection system including all the cursor lines and colored slide! The rule has log log scales, extended trig scales, and is self documenting on right hand side for all scales. It also includes a second enlarged projection scale/cursor section to allow detailed explanation of scale resolution. We can provide a similar operating manual reprint from Staedtler, but there is none included with the set. (RH) (14 scales, 6 cursor lines) Front - L, K, A, [ B, CI, C, ] D, S (Cos), ST, T (Cot) Back - L, K, A, [ S, LL1, LL2, LL3, ] D, S (Cos), ST, T (Cot) 
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  Staedtler-Mars 544A  Click for bigger PIC!
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12"/10" 544 A Simplex Slide Rule BRAND NEW, NIB, beautiful rule, complete with 2 part plastic case and factory box. The 544A features the trademark S/M blue slide and body braces, multi-line (5 line) cursor, plus two color (red/black) scale markings, and folded scales. The rule is self documenting on the right hand side for all scales. Staedtler-Mars rules are highly requested but quite uncommon in North America, and are very well made designs. Attractive blue slide and body braces, complement the bright blue and white two part plastic case. The folded scales are especially useful for mark-up/discount calculations, and a center index is well marked for this. The 'invisible brace' style with braces on the back gives the rule a very clean European look from the front. Blank on the reverse side. We have included reprints of the S/M consolidated rule instructions because these came factory packed with no instructions. These were still sealed in a factory bulk pack, so everything is in mint condition. (8 Scales, 5 Cursor Lines) Front - K, DF, [ CF, CIF, CI, C, ] D, A Back - Blank |
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 Aristo BiScholar 0906  CLICK for BIGGER PIC 
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12"/10" BiScholar Slide Rule NEW, Factory Boxed. Sets have the two part white and red plastic case, and english instructions. The rule has a 4/2 line slightly magnifying cursor, plus two color (red/black) scale markings with yellow accent stripes on the basic slide scales. The 0906 rule has Folded Scales, expanded S, ST, T1 and T2 trig scales, plus the P Pythagorean scale, and uncommon DI and BI scales for speedier settings. Quite a nice set of useful scales. Self documenting on the right hand side for all scales, this rule is easy to learn. A very nice student rule and case. (20 Scales) Front - K, A, [ B, BI, S, C, ] D, L, P Back - ST, T1, T2, DF[ CF, CIF, CI, C, ] D, DI, S |
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Faber-Castell 2/83N Novo-Duplex Rule With clear/green display case.  Click for bigger PIC! 
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BRAND NEW, mint condition 2/83N Novo-Duplex display cased rule sets with factory English manuals and accessory rulers. These sets include the rule, clear/green case, accessory ruler and english language manual. These sets look virtually untouched (much better than the pics can easily show), and have been in storage since they were orignally made in Germany. You will be very pleased with these, they are mint condition by any standard. I really like this rule, and these sets are exceptional, a wonderful gift for that rule fanatic you know, or for your kids as a real keepsake treasure. The display case has a front FC logo, and stores the manual, and accessory ruler inside. This rule is variously marked Novo-Biplex (mainly for sale outside Germany), and Novo-Duplex, these sets all say Novo-Duplex. Everything has been inspected, cleaned and polished, for the best possible appearance. We paid a very high price to get these sets, so they are expensive, but you will not find them in better condition anywhere.
Rule is self documenting on right hand side for all scales. Has pythagorean scale (P), expanded square scales, folded scales and scale over-ranges. (30 scales, 11 cursor lines) Front - T1, T2, K, A, DF, [ CF, B, CIF, CI, C, ] D, DI, S, ST, P Back - LL03, LL02, LL01, LL00, W2 [ W2', CI, L, C, W1', ] W1, LL0, LL1, LL2, LL3 |
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255D Hyperbolic Log Log 10" Duplex Rule  CLICK for bigger PIC!  CLICK for bigger PIC!  CLICK for bigger PIC!  |
 12" / 10" Hyperbolic Log Log Duplex Slide Rule UNUSUAL MODEL, . NEW, mint condition high end factory sealed bamboo rule with 2-part plastic case. DOWNLOAD the PDF Original Factory Manual HERE (3Mb). Optimized to prevent off-scale readings, the rule includes DF, CF and CIF pi-folded scales, plus Hyperbolic Sh and Th scales, PLUS a split TI scale. A DI scale is also employed for more flexibility with trig scales, and vector angle and radian conversion is done with 2 special chi/theta scales. A powerful and attractive rule with an uncommon scale set. This has a framed glass cursor, and is still in the sealed factory bag. It is unusual to see this style rule in such excellent condition, you will be delighted with this set. (RH)(24 Scales) Front - L, K, DF, [ CF, CIF, CI, C, ] D, LL3, LL2, LL1 Back - Sh1, Sh2, Th, A [ B, TI1, TI2, SI, C, ] D, DI, Chi, Theta |
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Hemmi/Sun 269 Civil Engineering 10" Duplex Rules 
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New in Hemmi 2-part plastic case, a powerful classic design Bamboo duplex rule, complete with factory manual and box, all in mint condition. Sadly, these rules were not seen in North America very often, but they provide a wealth of specialized trig/survey calculations, including advanced triangle solutions, high resolution sin/cos answers, stadia and curve setting calculations, hydraulics and water head. A very impressive rule, with self-documenting scales. We get asked for advanced trig/stadia rules constantly, but only rarely see new ones. The complete set pic shows the actual set offered. (RH) (Unusual 25 Scales !!) Front - L, F, K, A, [ B, K', CI, C, ] D, LL3, LL2, LL1 Back - CL, SL, M, TL, [ R, ST, T, S, C ] D, DI, Sin/cos 1 and 2 |
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Hemmi/Sun 80K Electrical Engineering 10" Simplex Rule  CLICK for bigger PIC!  CLICK for BIGGER PIC  CLICK to see edge scale and cursor
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12" / 10" Electrical Engineering Slide Rule CLASSIC MODEL, . NEW, high end bamboo rule and Hemmi 2-part embossed hardboard case COMPLETE WITH ORIGINAL Factory Manual. Has dynamo efficiency and voltage scales, log log, sine and tangent scales with edge K scale (unique side cursor arrangement) and a cm ruler on the top edge (a variation of this rule has an inch scale). primary scales (4) have over-range extensions, plus the body has two fixed cursors on the body reverse. Note that rule has an uncommon 3 line framed glass cursor plus a wrap around side edge cursor. Excellent condition of all items. (13 Scales and one ruler)Front - cm/ Dynamo, volt, A, [ B, CI, C, ] D, LL3, LL2 Back - Factors and settings guide [ S, L, T ] Edge - K 
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Hemmi/Sun 130W Log Log 10" Rule  CLICK for BIGGER PIC  CLICK for BIGGER PIC
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Got more in! 12" / 10" wide body Slide Rule VERY LATE MODEL, VERY GOOD CONDITION. NEW, Beautiful bamboo rule with Hemmi factory box, hard case, and factory manual, still sealed in the plastic bag. Very unusual rule and scale arrangement, it has 4 log-log scales on reverse, plus the P (pythagorean) scale, BI inverted scale and over-range scale extensions. Reverse also has equivalence and setting tables. A powerful and attractive rule, with 3 line plastic cursor, MINT condition! This is in the same large body frame style as the popular POST 1452W, and also has a cm scale on the sloped edge. (RH) (15 Scales, 1 Ruler) Front - cm, T, K, A, [ B, BI, CI, C, ] D, P, S Back - tables [ L, LL0, LL1, LL2, LL3 ] |
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Hemmi/Sun 259D Mechanical Engineering 10" Duplex Rule  CLICK for bigger PIC!  CLICK for BIGGER PIC
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12" / 10" Expert Mechanical Engineering Duplex Slide Rule VERY LATE MODEL, MINT CONDITION. NEW, high end factory boxed bamboo rules COMPLETE WITH Original Factory Manual and 2-part plastic case. Very similar to the famous POST Versalog 1460 rule also made by Hemmi, but with A and B scales, which substantially increases the utility for many users. Optimized to prevent off-scale readings, the rule includes DF, CF and CIF pi folded scales. A DI scale is also employed for more flexibility with trig scales. A powerful and attractive bamboo body rule, with and adjustable framed glass cursor. Often this family of rules from Hemmi are tarnished from storage, but these sets are pristine, the nicest I have seen. Rule sets are as pictured (rules are still sealed in factory bags), BEAUTIFUL sets! (RH) (24 Scales) Front - LL/1, LL/2, LL/3, DF, [ CF, CIF, CI, C, ] D, LL3, LL2, LL1 Back - L, K, A [ B, T, S, ST, C, ] D, DI, LL0, LL/0 |
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Uncommon Full Sized Duplex Logarex Rules Just Arrived from Europe!
10" Log Log Duplex Slide Rule VERY LATE MODEL, made in Czechoslovakia (by Koh-I-Noor Hardtmuth). Powerful, brand new full sized rule with red and black scales, 6 log log scales, split trig scales, pythagorean and folded scales (at pi, with an extension to 3), and 4/2 line cursor. Fully self-documenting on the right hand side of the scales, and features green accent stripes on the base scales (one side). Has a 2 part white plastic case with Logarex embossed into the case. A very powerful and well-designed rule, equal to the K+E 4181-3 and Post Versalog 1460, if not better, but uncommon in North America. It is a full sized companion to the pocket Exponent rule 27205 we have in the Pocket section. The detailed and well illustrated english instruction manual is included. (RH) (23 Scales, 4/2 cursor lines) FRONT- ST, T1, T2, DF, [ CF, CIF, CI, C, ] D, P, S (cos) BACK- LL01, LL02, LL03, A, [ B, L, K, C, ] D, LL3, LL2, LL1 |
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FC Classic Sets, Just Arrived! 12"/10" Full Size System Darmstadt Mannheim Slide Rule. Faber's advanced Mannheim rule, widely used in Europe, and a real classic. Includes the hard to find factory English manual and clear/green compact display case! This rule has a visible wood core, with white celluloid faces, black and red filled and engraved scales, plus 2 side cursors and scale sets. This is a very unusual design, with a complex 3-sided, 7 line cursor, and is the final (late) version of this rule. Has the Rietz over-range scale extensions, plus the Pythagorean scale (P), side log scale on top, and side sine and tangent scales at the bottom. Slide reverse has 3 log log scales (ex). Scales are self documenting on the right side. Celluloid 3 line cursor. This rule has has a blank back, with 2 rear cursor windows for the 3 log log scales on the slide reverse, and bevelled side cm ruler. Enjoyable to use, and lovely to look at, every surface has been used to do something useful. Older models had formulas and factors on the back, this late rule has a complete accessory ruler included (cm and inch) with the factor data on it. Pic is one of the actual rules offered. This is a real classic rule treasure, don't miss your chance to get a new MINT set. (13 Scales and cm ruler) (RH) Front - K, A, [ B, CI, C, ] D, P Back - 3 (ex) scales. Top Side - cm ruler, L Bottom Side - S, T |
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Faber-Castell 1/98 Elektro  Click for bigger PIC!  Click for bigger PIC!  Click for bigger PIC!  Click for bigger PIC!
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Classic FC rules, with unusual edge and in-body scales! NEW 1/98 Elektro display cased rule sets with factory English manuals. These sets includes the rule, clear/green case, plus a reprint of the English manual (which also covers several related types). These sets are new and unused, and are in MINT condition (the rules are still sealed inside factory plastic bags), great examples of FC's Simplex/Mannheim rule designs. Includes the special motor/dynamo scales. 1/98 10" Elektro Rule A beautiful Electrical rule with a large 5-line front and edge cursor, two color (red/black) scale markings, and over-range scale extensions, with all scales self documenting on the right hand side. Has LL2/LL3 log log scales on the front, special electrical gauge marks, edge metric ruler (cm) a rare bottom edge K (cube) scale, and 3 slide reverse Trig scales, PLUS dynamo/volt scales inside the rule body itself. This has all the special construction features classic FC wood body rules were famous for. A very powerful and well made simplex rule with many unusual features! (RH) (13 scales, 6 cursor lines, 1 ruler) Front - cm / LL2, A, [ B, CI, C, ] D, LL3 Edge - K Inside - Dynamo, Volt Back - [ S, L, T ] |
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Mega Chord 8.5" Duplex Chord Rule  CLICK for bigger PIC!  CLICK for bigger PIC! |
Back in Stock! 8.5" Mega Chord Duplex Slide Rule NEW, mint condition display packed Double-sided plastic body Color-coded 7500+ guitar chord rule. The Mega Chord allows fast determination of chords with a visual display of fingering right on the strings for variations. Beautifully made, and extensively color coded for easy operation. 6-detent positions of the center slide on each side. Instructions are HERE and HERE in PDF format. A great gift for that guitar player you know. We have had many requests over the years for a nice chord rule, and finally found these, they were well worth the wait! (2 sides, 6 strings, 6 settings) |
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Elemath RS Duplex  CLICK for BIGGER PIC  CLICK for OTHER SIDE
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More sets just arrived! 10" Elemath RS Duplex Slide Rule Nestler's late production style duplex rule. BRAND NEW rule, with 2 part plastic case. Has normal and folded basic scales (at 3), expanded trig scales, and a 6 line cursor. Has green body supports, and a pale green stripe on the entire slide (both sides), and black and red filled/ engraved scales. An excellent full sized Trig rule, great for high school students. All scales are self documenting on the right hand side. German manual sheets included. We will include a reprint of the full 16 page Nestler Darmstadt/Rietz Manual (English). (17 Scales) Front - K, A, [ B, CI, C, ] D, L Reverse - T1, T2, DF, [ CF, CIF, CI, C, ] D, S, ST |
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A Wonderful Classic Wood Body Design from Nestler! Finally Back in Stock! 12"/10" Darmstadt Slide Rule BRAND NEW, complete set with Nestler black and red box, 2-part blue case with gold nestler logo, and factory original English manual. Amazing mahogany body rule with 4 line cursor AND 2 edge scale sets. The engraved, laminated faces have two color (red/blue) scale markings, over-range scale extensions, P Pythagorean scale, Log Log scales on slide reverse, edge cm ruler. The rule has a top Lg edge scale (on sloped edge with the cm ruler), and the bottom edge has trig scales, S and T. Very unusual body/cursor design, see the detailed pics! An exceptionally high quality rule, in excellent condition, looks much better than the scans, as it's hard to show the wide contrast. Back has conversion factor tables. (13 Scales and 1 Ruler) Top Edge - cm ruler, Lg Front - K, A, [ B, CI, C, ] D, P Back - [ LL1, LL2, LL3 ] Bottom Edge - S, T |
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10" Mecanica Slide Rule This rule is marked in Italian, and is one of Nestler's special purpose simplex rules, BRAND NEW, with chocolate brown leather case. I honestly do not know the true function of this rule, possibly for reinforced concrete and related mechanical design, if you know more, please let us know! The rule has a very unusual construction, with 3 SIDED cursor operation, and a glass front cursor. The rule has some standard scales with special gauge points and factors, and a very unusual edge log scale tied to the first half of the bottom A/B scales, and a pair of 4-decade scales, quite an usual design. A wonderful older style wood body rule, with literally every possible optional mechanical feature. This is a beautiful rule design, very skillfully executed, in mint condition. We will include a reprint of the full 16 page Nestler Darmstadt/Rietz Manual but have no info on the special scales or points yet, will keep trying to get some. (English). Just got some info on this rule: Hi Walter, I noticed his very uncommon slide rule with Italian captions, so I try to give you some hints about its purpose. Unfortunately, I could not make out all of the words from the photo on the web site, however there are enough indications to at least guess the kind of operations it was intended to perform. I think this is a rule devoted to the computation of times in mechanical operations, like cutting plates, lathing, planing etc.. Some key words hint at this: Prof. di taglio on the left can only be profondità di taglio, or depth of cutting Largh. lastra should mean Larghezza della lastra, or plate width Veloc. di taglio m/min. stands for velocità di taglio in m/min., or cutting speed in metres per minute Avanzam. has to do with advancing th in min. should some time interval (th) in minutes. On the top edge, I see Tornitura that means lathing, Piallatura meaning Planing. So I guess the basic operation this rule was used for, was determining the time required to perform some of the operations mentioned before, given thicknesses, widths, machine speeds etc. or the other way around (how much work can be accomplished in a given time, under certain conditions). I also see an STI logo on the leather case, I don’t recall this as being a familiar logo in the rule world, so maybe –but this is really a conjecture- the rule was part of the documentation to run some kind of machine, a sort of specialized tool to accompany the manual for some lathe or other machine. Francesco Basta (14 Scales plus one ruler) Top Edge - cm, 3-decade scale Front - 4-decade, [ 4-decade, 2 special pourpose scales, A, ] B, Inverse 4-decade scale Reverse - Data table [ 3 special purpose scales ] Bottom Edge - half-length log scale, half-length tangent, sine |
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LOGAREX 27602-II Exponent  Click for bigger PIC! |
 Uncommon Full Sized Logarex RulesJust Arrived from Europe!
10" Log Log Duplex Slide Rule VERY LATE MODEL, made in Czechoslovakia. Powerful, brand new full sized rule with red and black scales, 6 log log scales, pythagorean and folded scales, and 4 line cursor. Unusually marked, this rule contains ONLY scale equivalents, no arbitrary letters. Has a soft brown padded vinyl case with top flap, and the name of the UK distributor for Logarex (Hellerman) embossed on one side. A very powerful and well-designed rule, equal to the K+E 4181-3 and Post Versalog 1460, if not better, but uncommon in North America. It is the full sized companion to the pocket Exponent rule 27205 we have in the Pocket section. The 4 page Hellerman basic instructions are included. (23 Scales, 4 cursor lines) FRONT- log, sq rt(1-X2), X3, X2, [ X2, 1/X, X, ] X, sin, tg, s-t BACK- e0.01X, e0.1X, eX, piX [ piX, 1/piX, 1/X, X, ] X, e-X, e-0.1X, e-0.01X |
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| LOGAREX 27403-III System Darmstadt  Click for bigger PIC!  Click for bigger PIC! |
Uncommon Full Sized Logarex Rules Just Arrived from Europe!
10" Darmstadt Slide Rule VERY LATE MODEL, made in Czechoslovakia. Powerful, brand new full sized rule with front and back cm/inch edge rulers, smooth black scales, 3 log log scales on the slide reverse, pythagorean and trig scales, and 4 line cursor, and dual reverse side body cursors. Unusually marked, this rule contains ONLY scale equivalents, no arbitrary letters. Has a soft black padded leatherette case with top flap, and the name of the UK distributor for Logarex (Hellerman) embossed on one side. A very powerful and well-designed rule, but uncommon in North America. Like Pickett rules, this is lithographically made, not engraved, and has a shiny top coating for protection of the printed scales. A very nice desk rule to use for many purposes, thanks to the dual rulers. The 4 page Hellerman basic instructions are included. (14 Scales, 4 cursor lines, 2 Rulers) FRONT- cm/ log, sq rt(1-X2), X3, X2, [ X2, 1/X, X, ] X, sin, tg, s-t BACK- inch/ [ e0.01X, e0.1X, eX ] Factors on the body area |
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 DIETZGEN MANIPHASE 1768-P  CLICK for BIGGER PIC  |
An excellent quality, visually attractive single sided student rule from Dietzgen. 12"/10" Maniphase Slide Rule BRAND NEW, factory bagged, complete with manual. Plastic body rule with green colored slide and end braces, self-documenting on the right hand side. Includes trig scales on same side as other scales. Mint condition, and the last one we can get. (9 scales) Front - K, S, A, [ B, CI, C, ] D, T, L Back - Blank Add a new Sphere case to make a complete set, $95 complete! 
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Faber-Castell Business 57/22  CLICK for BIGGER PIC |
12"/10" precision Slide Rule BRAND NEW, very good condition! complete with 2-part plastic case, factory box and factory manual in English! Commerce/Business rules are not very common in North America, but were widely used in Europe. It is set up to do Mark-up/Discount, simple and compound interest, common unit conversions and all the normal math functions. Versatile plastic body rule with 2 line cursor, light green color accent stripes on primary scales, and log log scales on the slide reverse, and a 27cm ruler along the top edge. The body back is blank. The rule is self documenting on right hand side for all scales. A very good quality rule with black scale markings. Very good condition, and this business style rule doesn't show up very often. (11 Scales, 1 Ruler) Front - cm/ Units, Mark-up/Discount, DF, [ CF, CI, C, ] D, L Back - [ LL1, LL2, C ] |
6 Sets Includes: Box Case English Manual Save $10! $59
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0232 Rietz  CLICK for BIGGER PIC
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10" Classic Rietz Slide Rule One of Nestler's most famous simplex rules, BRAND NEW, with a chocolate brown, logo embossed leather case. This is the updated catalog version of the original Nestler 23R, used by von Braun and Einstein, and is virtually identical except for the clean scale attachment with no screws, unbreakable plastic cursor lens, and a better case. The large cursor has 4 lines. The slide reverse has 3 trig scales, the face has over-range scale extensions, and the edges have cm and inch rulers. The rule has a rear table of constants and conversions, and 2 rear cursor windows for the trig scales. A wonderful older style wood body rule, beautifully executed. These are in mint condition. We will include a reprint of the full 16 page Nestler Darmstadt/Rietz Manual (English) to complete the set. (10 Scales plus two rulers, 4 cursor lines) Top Edge - cm Front - K, A, [ B, CI, C, ] D, L Reverse - Constants [ S, ST, T ] Bottom Edge - inch |
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Nestler Mercur Nr. 0401  CLICK for BIGGER PIC  CLICK for BIGGER PIC |
BRAND NEW, excellent condition! complete with 2-part blue hard-board case, factory box and factory manual in English! Commerce/Business rules are not very common in North America, but were widely used in Europe. It is set up to do Mark-up/Discount, simple and compound interest, common unit conversions and all the normal math functions. Versatile plastic body rule with 2 line cursor, white body with light green colored slide, and log log scales on the slide reverse, and a 27cm ruler along the top edge. The body back has extensive conversion factors. The rule is self documenting on right hand side for all scales. A very good quality rule with black and red (inverse) scale markings. Excellent condition, and this business style rule doesn't show up very often. The factory manual is very extensive. We have one new boxed set with leather case and manual reprint. (11 Scales, 1 Ruler) Front - cm/ Mark-up/Discount, DF, [ CF, CI, C, ] D, Units Conversion Back - [ LL1, LL2, Percent, C ] |
2 Sets 1 W/Leather Includes: Box Case English Manual $79
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Aristo Scholar 0903  CLICK for BIGGER PIC
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12"/10" Scholar Slide Rule Like NEW, classroom set of rules from germany that appears never to have been used. Some still have the inspection slip inside. Set has the two part white and red plastic case, all in excellent condition. The rule has a 4 line slightly magnifying cursor, plus two color (red/black) scale markings with yellow accent coloring on the rule body stators. Self-documenting on the right hand side. A very functional and attractive trig rule set, with a bonus BI scale, all with excellent documentation. The back is blank. Includes box, 2-part case, original manual (German) and expanded English reprint. (11 Scales) Front - L, K, A, [ B, BI, CI, C, ] D, S, ST, T Back - BLANK |
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251 10" Duplex Log Log Rule  CLICK for bigger PIC!  CLICK for BIGGER PIC
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 CLICK for BIGGER PIC 12" / 10" Duplex Log Log Slide Rule NEW, high end leather cased duplex bamboo rules. Very similar to the famous POST Versatrig 1450 rule made by Hemmi. Optimized to prevent off-scale readings, the rule includes DF, CF and CIF pi folded scales. A DI scale is also employed for more flexibility with trig scales. A powerful and attractive rule, with framed glass cursor. We will include a reprint of the 259 manual which is a superset of these exact scales. These come with the Hemmi brown leather case which is quite different from the POST case, and factory bag for the rule. (19 Scales) Front - L, DF, [ CF, CIF, CI, C, ] D, LL3, LL2, LL1 Back - K, A [ B, T, S, ST, C, ] D, DI |
$175 Hemmi 251 |
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  Click here for Bigger PIC!  Click for Bigger PIC! Universal 2  |
 CLICK for bigger PIC! 12"/10" Full Size Mannheim Slide Rule. Universal 2, a wood body rule with laminated scales, and reference data on rear. Typical design by Unique in England, printed paper scales affixed to an unfinished wood body and laminated, not a very well made rule, but in excellent, spotless new condition, with 2-color vinyl case and instructions. Interesting as a collector's item, but not an especially good rule to use, as it can be stiff to operate. Includes 2 Log Log scales (top and bottom of the rule body), which are not marked. Pic is one of the actual rules offered. (8 Scales) Front - LU, A, [ B, S, T, C, ] D, LL Back - blank slide, data on back side. |
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0370 Electro  CLICK for BIGGER PIC  CLICK for OTHER SIDE  CLICK for BOTTOM EDGE
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10" Electro Slide Rule One of Nestler's specialized simplex rules, BRAND NEW, with black leather case and factory box. The rule has an unusual construction, with 2 SIDED cursor operation, and a 4 line glass front cursor. The slide reverse has 3 trig scales, the face has specialized electrical engineering scales, and the bottom side has trig scales. The rule can do many material/voltage loss calculations, and has many special gauge points for quick unit conversion and electrical formula entry. The rule has over-range extensions of basic scales, a rear table of constants and conversions, and an edge cm ruler. A wonderful older style wood body rule, with an interesting cursor design. These sets are in mint condition. Includes the original 32 page factory manual. (English). (12 Scales plus one ruler) Top Edge - cm Front - V, A, [ B, CI, C, ] D, U Reverse - Constants [ Sin, Sin-Tan, Tan ] Bottom Edge - LL, K |
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Faber-Castell Novo-Mentor 152/81  CLICK for BIGGER PIC  CLICK for OTHER SIDE
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A great high end student rule from Faber-Castell!
12"/10" precision Slide Rule BRAND NEW, MINT CONDITION! complete with 2-part ivory colored plastic case and factory manual in English! Versatile duplex plastic body rule with 5 line cursor, pink color accent stripes on primary scales, and very useful mark-up/discount scale, and 5 dual purpose financial/math scales plus expanded trig scales. The rule is self documenting on right hand side for all scales. A very good quality rule with dual red/black scale markings. Excellent condition, and we get very few sets in this shape! (17 Scales) Front - A, DF, [ CF, CIF, CI, C, ] D , K Back - L, T1, T2, [ S', CI, C, ] D, S, ST |
6 Sets Includes: Case English Manual Save $10 $79
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Darmstadt Nr. 0218  CLICK for BIGGER PIC  CLICK for OTHER SIDE |
A Wonderful Classic Design from Nestler! 12"/10" Darmstadt Slide Rule BRAND NEW, complete with brown leather case and a copy of the factory manual in ENGLISH. Beautiful plastic body rule with 4 line cursor edge edge inch ruler. The rule has a mint green slide, and white stators, with conversion factors on the body reverse. The engraved and filled faces have two color (red/black) scale markings, over-range scale extensions, P Pythagorean scale, Log Log scales on slide reverse. An exceptionally high quality rule, in mint condition. An excellent rule to leave out on a desk for daily use. This is the later production version of the famous 0210 wood body rule. (13 Scales and 1 Ruler) Top Edge - inch ruler Front - L, K, A, [ B, CI, C, ] D, P, S, T Back - [ LL1, LL2, LL3 ] |
$145
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Faber-Castell D-Stab 52/82  CLICK for BIGGER PIC
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A great engineering rule from Faber-Castell!
12"/10" D-Stab Slide Rule New boxed sets complete with 2-part green/ivory colored plastic case, accessory ruler and factory manual in German! Versatile duplex plastic body rule with 5/3 line cursor, green color accent stripes (they are deeper than the photo shows, hard to capture) on primary scales, plus expanded trig functions with split sine and tangent scales, 3 Log Log scales, folded scales, BI and CI inverted scales, and P Pythagorean scale. The rule is self documenting on right hand side for all scales. A very good quality rule with dual red/black scale markings. The boxes have some shelf wear and sales stickers. Includes accessory data strip/ruler that fits inside the carrying case. You can download the English /82 scale set manual from HERE and HERE (two part zip files) from Greg's Ozmanor site. (22 Scales) Front - T1, T2, DF, [ CF, CIF, S', C, ] D , S, ST, P Back - L, K, A, [ B, BI, CI, C, ] D, LL1, LL2, LL3 |
SORRY, SOLD Includes: Ruler Case German Manual $85
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