under what? MIRANDA PENN <miranda.penn@...> wrote:it is now pictured on the website if you want to have a look regards M Antony Clarke...
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MIRANDA PENN
mirpenn
Apr 24, 2005 1:52 pm
Under photos listed as Miranda's Protractor !! Antony Clarke <a_b_clarke@...> wrote: under what? MIRANDA PENN <miranda.penn@...> wrote: it is...
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robert
scortchedear...
Apr 24, 2005 4:23 pm
I give up. It looks like a combination of a rolling ruler and a protractor. Similar to photo alreadt posted "projector1" I also added a link to an instrument...
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Antony Clarke
a_b_clarke
Apr 24, 2005 7:06 pm
Miranda Indeed strange and fantastic. Hang on to it, you would be sorry to lose such an antique. Have it framed under glass and keep it. Thanks for sharing it,...
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MIRANDA PENN
mirpenn
Apr 24, 2005 8:19 pm
Thank you all for your interesting information. It is certainly a beauty and would put it under glass but it is very heavy and would require professional...
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tjstanton
tjstanton1953
Apr 25, 2005 6:51 pm
It is indeed fantastic. Never sell it. I assume the piece in the center moves. My guess is it's some sort of ellipsograph... ... lose such an antique. Have it...
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MIRANDA PENN
mirpenn
Apr 25, 2005 7:44 pm
enlighten me please what is and ellipsograph ? wonderful term !! tjstanton <tjstanton1953@...> wrote: It is indeed fantastic. Never sell it. I assume the...
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Jeffrey Pine
jpimtools
Apr 25, 2005 8:28 pm
Sorry Tom, it is definitely not an ellipsograph, a mechanical device to draw an ellipse. It is a protractor. I see a very similar one called a Crozet...
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robert
scortchedear...
Apr 25, 2005 11:42 pm
Jim is correct it is not an ellipsograph.. I still think my original guess of a rolling protractor is correct.. There are all kinds of instruments that were...
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Dave
dveret
Apr 26, 2005 5:12 am
Definitely not an ellipsograph or other curve drawer, It is a rolling parallel/protractor (somebody probably had a special name for it) I agree the vernier, to...
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John Bateman
hp5plus
Apr 26, 2005 1:47 pm
I don't know what this instrument is called, but calling it a vernier protractor must be pretty close. Abraham and Co. operated between 1818-1851. They were...
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MIRANDA PENN
mirpenn
Apr 26, 2005 4:01 pm
Maybe all your enthusiasm might encourage me to be a collector too ! I have another more newer boxed slide rule type instrument which is american in origin so...
1026
rap180c
Apr 26, 2005 10:24 pm
I'm looking for a good, used, track-type drafting machine - something for a 48" or 60" wide by 32" or 36" depth drawing board. Can anyone offer advice on the...
1027
pvfly
Apr 26, 2005 11:15 pm
Hi All I have posted some pictures of my "Crosby Steam Gage" style 3 Amsler planimeter. In Larry's folder. I use it frequently, but I am now having second...
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Antony Clarke
a_b_clarke
Apr 27, 2005 11:53 am
Hi Miranda As you live in the UK, (I think) & if you fancy selling it, contact these folks in the UK with plenty of well lit digital photos of the piece. ...
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robert
scortchedear...
Apr 30, 2005 8:13 pm
Challenge of the week #1 was a complete flop, So I am going to try something maybe a bit easier with this weeks challenge. I have a drafting set with the Name...
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John Bateman
hp5plus
May 1, 2005 7:31 pm
... See Norton & Gregory patent - miracles do happen! John...
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John Bateman
hp5plus
May 1, 2005 7:43 pm
Robert I repeat this message here in case my attachment failed, as they usually do! I did find GB207383 in the laberynthine GB Patents site. Publication date:...
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robert pilla
scortchedear...
May 1, 2005 7:51 pm
You have to tell me how to use their site because i have tried every which way to Sunday and never had any luck.. Thanks for the info. John Bateman...
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John Bateman
hp5plus
May 2, 2005 9:54 am
Hello Robert I logged on this morning and took some notes: 1) logon to UK Patent Office 2)click 'Search our records' 3)click 'Esp@cenet' 4) If your system is...
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Fly Deep
flydeep4u
May 3, 2005 5:34 pm
Are there any members that have experience with a Track Drafting Machine made by Mutho. The one I've just bought is a DIGITAL read out and I haven't been able...
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robert pilla
scortchedear...
May 4, 2005 12:04 am
John, Thanks for all the help. No, the attachment did not open, but I have a better understanding of how their system works. I wish I could find more...
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robert
scortchedear...
May 4, 2005 1:17 am
Larry, I sent a reply message but it never appeared, so i am going to try again. Here is the main pagefor the company that is still in business today ...
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Fly Deep
flydeep4u
May 4, 2005 4:08 am
Can any one direct me to a web site with information regarding the digital Mutoh drafting machine. __________________________________________________ Do You...
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pvfly
May 4, 2005 4:38 pm
Hi Robert Thanks for your response. I had downloaded the catalog pages earlier so I could find details on the instruments usage. The earliest catalog showing...
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John Bateman
hp5plus
May 6, 2005 5:04 pm
Greetings I have posted a photo of a Kern drawing set in my folder 'John B'. (#4) The mainly brass and steel instruments are of excellent quality, but as you...
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bitterlin@...
bitterlin2
May 6, 2005 6:39 pm
Juerg, the guy that runs the Wild-Heerbrugg web site will, I'm sure, be able to date it accurately. From my stuff (all a bit later) I'd guess at 1890 -- Ian...
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John Bateman
hp5plus
May 7, 2005 6:59 pm
Thanks for that info Ian. The 'Milestones of Kern' site dates my set to the period 1819-1885, based on the style of Kern name on the box lid. It is likely ...
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Matt>B
mb_1441
May 9, 2005 6:11 pm
Hello all, I recently obtained a K+E 1621P Paragon architect's scale in excellent physical condition. It is a wood core with the plastic applique at the scale...
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robert
scortchedear...
May 9, 2005 11:20 pm
If it is ivory, go to this website http://www.canequest.com/cleaning_ivory.asp The yellowing of ivory is usually from poor storage and light conditions. I...
