GoldenPhoenix
Joined 18 July 2023
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| Name | GoldenPhoenix |
|---|---|
| Country | File:Flag of the United States.svg United States |
| Time zone | UTC-5 |
| Handedness | Ambidextrous |
Specialized in antique calculators.
Collection
Slide Rules
My most expansive collection. Slide rules are easy to store, repair, and use regularly.
Slide Rule Formatting
When describing layouts of slide rules, the following standard is used:
- scales are ordered from the top to bottom of the rule, separated by spaces
- parentheses "()" denote scales on the slide.
- scales placed back-to-back or on the same line are separated by a forward slash "/."
- scales are named as written on the rule, subscripts may be used to differentiate scales for clarity.
- ascending scales are written in black, descending scales are written in red (with the exception of Versalog cosine scales, to match the form on the rules).
| Model | Manufacturer | Layout | Size | Scales | Case | Acquisition Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 67/87 Rb Rietz | A.W. Faber-Castell | Rietz | Pocket (5") | L K A (B CI C) D S ST T | Green zippered leather, includes stylus. | Feb. 5, 2023 | Includes addiator on the back of the rule. One of a few slide rules capable of all four elementary functions. |
| V.I. 70-80 | A.W. Faber-Castell | Simplex (specialized) | Pocket+ (7") | cm SRU SSU (°C °F C) D Centistokes Engler in. [front]
(Dichte API) Ref: °C/°F m³/bbl kg/lb ms⁻¹/ft.s⁻¹ [back] |
Black leather, branded "Esso." | Jul. 7, 2022 | A highly unusual rule created for the Esso company, exact purpose currently unknown. |
| № 400 | ACU-MATH | Mannheim | Standard (10") | Sa K A (B CI C) D L T | thin canvas, coated in plastic. Very poor condition. | Ca. May 14, 2023 | A rare layout with all scales on the front. Like all Mannheim rules, the S scale is keyed to the A scale, rather than the C scale. Uses DMS |
| № 601-1 | Diwa | Rietz | Pocket (5") | K A (B CI C) D L [front]
(S ST T) [back] |
dark brown leather case, stamped Cooper-Bessemer | Jul. 7, 2022 | Ordered by Cooper-Bessemer. Has extra marks for calculating circles on the cursor. |
| Model 1447 | Frederick Post Co. (Hemmi) | Mannheim | Standard (10") | A (B CI C) D K [front]
(Sa L T) [back] |
cardboard box | Jul. 7, 2022 | Has reference guide on the back. Uses DMS. Has high visibility red hairline. |
| Versalog II 1460 | Frederick Post Co. (Hemmi) | Duplex | Standard (10") | LL/0 K A DF (CF CIF CI C) D R1 R2 LL0 [front]
L LL/1 LL/2 LL/3 (T/T SRT/SecT S/Cos C) D LL3 LL2 LL1 [back] |
dark brown faux leather, lined with felt. Broken top flap. | May 7, 2022 | My first straight engineering rule. Identical scales to the original Versalog, with the addition of an A scale, but no associated B scale. Has HV red hairline. |
| Versalog 1461 | Frederick Post Co. (Hemmi) | Duplex | Pocket (5") | LL0 LL/0 K DF (CF CIF CI C) D R1 R2 L [front]
LL/1 LL/2 LL/3 (T/T ST/SecT S/Cos C) D LL3 LL2 LL1 [back] |
None. | Aug. 4, 2022 | Pocket version of the original Versalog 1460, note the lack of A scale. Missing one screw on the cursor. Has HV red hairline. |
| Model N 3-T Power Log Exponential
Log Log Dual Base |
Pickett | Duplex | Standard (10") | √1/2 K A (B ST/S-Cos T/T CI C) D DI ∛1 ∛2/3 [front]
LL0± LL1± DF (CF CIF Ln/L CI C) D LL2± LL3± [back] |
Tan leather, plastic hard liner glued in. | Ca. Dec. 1, 2022 | Came with unique gaskets between cursor and body (removed). |
| C10 KL1 | Unknown | Unique | Circular | A C [front]
Ci S T [back] |
None. | Apr. 28, 2022 | A Ukranian circular rule, the front and back scales process in opposite directions, acting as inverted scales of each other. The face of the front moves along with a needle, while the back only has the associated needle, the face being static. |
Mechanical Calculators
My original obsession. Mechanical calculators take more space and effort, so I have comparatively few.
| Model | Manufacturer | Style | Acquisition Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C-113 | Facit | Pinwheel (ten-key entry) | Jan. 19, 2023 | The latest style of the Facit TK. Missing pointers for decimal places. |
| Abacus | Unknown | Soroban (Japanese) | Dec. 25, 2018 | Has a mechanical clearing mechanism, using a scissor arm to push beads back into place. |
Electronic Calculators
Newer collection, I am much less comfortable repairing and interacting with them.
| Model | Manufacturer | Style | Acquisition Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Model 9104 | Kingspoint | ten-key Four Function (early) | Ca. May 14, 2023 | Early four function calculator, Uses a running tally input with two result keys. |
| TI-30X IIS | Texas Instruments | Scientific | Unknown | In use since High School. Not currently used in favor of other devices |
| TI-Nspire CAS Touchpad | Texas Instruments | Graphing | Jul. 12, 2023 | Battery contacts corroded, currently without OS or rechargeable battery pack. |