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- Category: Collecting
- Founded: May 13, 2001
- Language: English
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Welcome to everyone interested in drafting and drawing instruments, and/or related tools and materials. The Charter:
This group provides an open forum for people who collect and/or use these beautiful instruments. We're here to exchange information, history, techniques, news, and anecdotes on all aspects of the subject. While many members are collectors, anyone with an interest in the subject is welcome to participate. We are always interested in hearing from people who have used these instruments and materials in their careers.
The Disclaimer:
We only moderate membership. Messages are unmoderated, and I hope to keep it that way, so please exercise common sense and courtesy. You are welcome to post messages about items for sale or swap, but please refrain from using this forum to promote auctions or other commercial operations. Please note that any offensive, commercial, or off-topic posts will be deleted without notice.
Thanks for visiting and participating.
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Re: Any info on this set?
Hi All, 1) Riefler still catalogued the A series of round pattern instruments in their 1991 catalogue. At that time the following sets were available: A5, A12,
Posted - Mon Jul 6, 2009 11:49 am
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David Riches
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Re: Any info on this set?
Herb, Does the catalog show side screws for the needles on the compasses? Also is any mention made of what lines the cases? Does the lining vary based on the A
Posted - Mon Jul 6, 2009 4:57 am
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collectingken
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Re: Any info on this set?
For what it's worth... From a Riefler catalog dated August, 1936: "A" series sets have both types of ruling pen blades, hinged and pivoted. "B" series are
Posted - Sun Jul 5, 2009 11:55 pm
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Herbert Gold
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Possible Kern set?
Hello Group I have posted two pictures. One is of a possible Kern set comprising 9 pieces (there's an adjustment key missing). There is no name on the
Posted - Sun Jul 5, 2009 7:41 pm
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john500566
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Re: Any info on this set?
David, I posted two images of a moderately large Riefler set I am thinking would date from around ~1915 that has the pens I described with the top blade swing.
Posted - Sun Jul 5, 2009 2:40 am
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collectingken
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