August must mean vacations because everyone -- me included -- has become so busy that we have no messages in August except this one... I have been feeding my...
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FultzPens@...
Aug 21, 2001 1:05 pm
Yes, Tom, it's slow. I am still seeking early Alteneder items, especially a double ended lead holder. I am also seeking almost any fountain style blade ruling...
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Michael O'Leary
mpsoleary@...
Aug 21, 2001 4:16 pm
Greetings, I still have over 400 of the K&E Leroy Reservior Pens in all sizes. These are the pens that fit the scriber in the Leroy Lettering Sets. They were...
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FultzPens@...
Aug 21, 2001 4:43 pm
Dear Mr. O'Leary: Sorry, we are talking about two entirely different animals, er, pens. I seek blade style ruling pens which carry an internal ink supply....
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vere@...
Aug 21, 2001 11:23 pm
Could you post photos of reservoir style ruling pens. I have never seen this development. I have standard, border, detail, dotting, road and curve pens in many...
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wayne
wef@...
Aug 22, 2001 12:38 am
There is a picture of K&E's fountain pen in the 1915 catalog. It is the only appearance. Regards, Wayne...
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Michael O'Leary
mpsoleary@...
Aug 22, 2001 2:57 am
Wayne, Could you scan the page for us, and put the image in the Files section of the Drawing list's website? Regards, Michael ... From: "wayne" <wef@...> ...
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wayne
wef@...
Aug 22, 2001 2:29 pm
Hi, I am trying to get my HP ScanJet 6100C (for Mac) to work on my new Dell 8100. Any helpful suggestions would be appreciated! The pen is called Smith's...
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Michael O'Leary
mpsoleary@...
Aug 22, 2001 3:50 pm
Wayne, Is your scanner set up with a SCSI interface? If so, I can help. I just got mine up a few days ago. I will contact you offlist. Michael ... From:...
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Prsncop
prsncop@...
Aug 22, 2001 10:36 pm
I am looking for some information on a drafting set. All the instruments are marked with “The A. Lietz Co. , Germany. The case that the set is in, is also...
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Herbert A. Gold
herbgold@...
Aug 23, 2001 1:10 am
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tjstanton
tom.stanton@...
Aug 23, 2001 7:44 pm
... All the ... that the ... USA, Made in ... instruments may ... hade ... what I have. ... A complete set in mint condition might fetch $100 on eBay, as the ...
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kerux@...
Aug 24, 2001 12:39 am
I have just recently received a set of drawing instruments, but I'm not sure exactly what I have here. Metallic grey case approximately 5.5 inches wide and 10...
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tjstanton
tom.stanton@...
Aug 27, 2001 10:27 am
You have a nice new set, circa 1980s I think. Looks complete. The compass looks like a "quick set" instrument (central thumbscrew with quick release tabs). The...
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tjstanton
tom.stanton@...
Sep 2, 2001 12:32 pm
In addition to collecting drafting instruments I am a hopeless office supply addict. I used to love taking the kids out to get school supplies. Alas, they are...
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Davidnichols@...
Sep 2, 2001 12:33 pm
Hello, I have just acquired a boxed HAFF 317E planimeter and would like to know how much these cost (approx) when new and readily available. This particular...
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JaMAKSIN@...
Sep 2, 2001 12:47 pm
From HAFF Instruments Catalogue: Model 317E Planimeter (noted as equivalent to Keuffel & Esser Company Model 620005 - Metric) - Price - $390.00 As a...
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tjstanton
tom.stanton@...
Sep 2, 2001 12:50 pm
I posted a few planimeter links here: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DrawingInstruments/links/Planimeters_000 990360341/ The group may have others. Most of the...
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tjstanton
tom.stanton@...
Sep 2, 2001 1:04 pm
I just realized last night that in a little over 2 years I have acquired over 50 cased sets of drafting instruments in addition to other gear (it's time for a...
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kerux@...
Sep 2, 2001 7:35 pm
I neglected to mention that the case has "RIEFLER" in the upper left hand corner. Joe W. ... with ... it ... I'm ... approximately ... the ... fit ... Scan ......
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vere@...
Sep 3, 2001 2:56 pm
I believe you must consider the time period covered by the collection and the expressed focus of the collection. Collections of hand made drawing instruments...
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millsn_@...
Sep 3, 2001 7:02 pm
Hi Group, I'm Nick Mills from Northamptonshire, about 65 miles north of London. My interest is scientific instruments particularly surveying and drawing...
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jpimtools@...
Sep 3, 2001 7:11 pm
I could not agree with you more. I wonder the affect eBay has made on collecting? I started collecting drawing instruments upon purchasing a lovely early 19th...
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wayne
wef@...
Sep 5, 2001 4:32 pm
With some help from Michael O'Leary, some pictures of my fountain ruling pens have been placed in the Group files. The K&E pen is marked "made in Germany" as...
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Michael O'Leary
mpsoleary@...
Sep 5, 2001 8:55 pm
Greetings, I did a very bad thing. I went to Charrette unescorted again. No responsible adult to curb my insatiable desires. I spent more than I wanted to,...
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wayne
wef@...
Sep 6, 2001 1:14 am
Michael, What is Charrette and where is it? Wayne...
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Michael O'Leary
mpsoleary@...
Sep 6, 2001 1:28 am
Charrette is the name of an art and drafting supply company here in the Boston area. Translation: Heaven! The one just off Route 128 and Interstate 93 is a...
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Dennis B. Smith
shockbeton@...
Sep 6, 2001 1:53 am
They have a Charette or two here in the Detroit area as well. The places to find real treasures though are the Blueprint shops that cater to architecture and...
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tjstanton
tom.stanton@...
Sep 7, 2001 11:34 am
eBay made it possible for me to collect, period. I have a full time career, kids heading to college, etc and just don't have the time to spend hunting through...
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philstan@...
Sep 15, 2001 4:32 pm
I have a K&E #2450-2 centrolinead which I am looking to sell. This is an instrument used to create a vanishing point beyond the edge of the board when making...
