Slide rule a quality instrument for sterling student or professional operating instructions a complete course in use and operation of slide rule the sterling student slide rule is an accurate instrument for use in multiplication, division, proportion, square and cube root problems, as well as sine, tangent and logar ithm solutions. Buys and sell slide rules, slide rule repair parts, cases, advice on repairs, etc. The application slide rules is an innovation in the field of the tools. The app provides the user with an interactive experience, possible solutions, onscreen instructions and guides the technician through each step of repair. The slide rule the book, written by florian cajori, is the standard work on the early history of the slide rule. The construction is bamboo, a wonderfully stable, mildly lubricious material. Slide rule two page how to there is 1 adobe pdf file in 1 zip file. Supercool slide rule r22r410a charging and duct calculator.
There is also a version as a word document which is smaller 2040 kb. February 8, 2017 the free iphone beta app has been released and is. Henry suttons slide rule top was an early circular rule circa 1663. The link below will take you to dereks virtual slide rule site. The average discount we found across all deals is 20. Supercool hvac troubleshoot duct sizing charging apps on. Reviews, ratings, screenshots, and more about supercool slide rule hvac. Simpson departmentof physical sciences and engineering princegeorges communitycollege november 29, 2010 1 introduction before electronic calculators became widely available ar ound 1975, students, engineers, and scientistsperformed mathematical calculations using an instrument called a sliderule. But all in all a great item to have in the service truck or in my tool bag. Slide rule is an autobiography, but the part that almost everyone will buy it for is the account of the building of the r100 airship in competition with the r101. On this page, i have decided to list all the books currently in my collection, along with some editorial comments to hopefully help you separate the wheat from the chaff. A a completed to make the cursor the end to complete the cursor. Publication date 1965 collection thecomputermuseumarchive. The slide rule prohibits runners from using a roll block or attempting to initiate contact with the fielder by elevating and kicking his leg above the fielders knee, throwing his arm or his.
This slide rule is a genuine classic and deservedly so, with one of the best scale layouts ever devised for professional technical work. Tape overlapping cursor ends on back simple paper slide rule by. He explains what a slide rule is and how you can build one of your very own. Mannheim slide rule 1850 faber castell 283n nestler 23r mannheim issac newton put 3 scales in parallel in 1675 to compute cubes. It is unfortunate that, for some reasons not easy to see, the slide rule is sometimes regarded as a difficult instrument with which to become proficient. Supercool hvac troubleshoot duct sizing charging apps. To build the slide rule, you will need to download and print the following image at 300 dpi. Company logo, 1969 sales brochures 236 kb pdf, 1972 patent 1mb pdf. Pilots are required to be proficient on the e6b slide rule. The author had founded the unique slide rule company in 1920. Please remember to disconnect all electrical before servicing any equipment and follow all safety guidelines.
Any reproduction or modification of these notes for commercial use is prohibited. Description of every numberedmodel slide rule made by hemmi slide rule company of tokyo, hemmi catalogue ii. As graphical analog calculators, slide rules are closely related to nomograms, but the former are used for general calculations, whereas the latter are used for applicationspecific computations. After selecting store pickup you will need to choose express pick up on checkout. An easy introduction to the slide rule by isaac asimov. A history of the logarithmic slide rule and allied instruments. Browne cylindrical slide rules are relatively rare, poorly documented, and are the only examples of fuller type, long scale, cylindrical slide rules known to have been manufac. Bissaker slide rule 1654 circular slide rule king pocket calculator 66 sclales thacher calculator 30 ft. When you arrive simply sign the white invoice and leave it on the clipboard and take your materials and the yellow copy of the invoice. Ive been lurking in here for quite a while now and wanted to get myself a first real watch. The order will be billed once it is ready for pickup.
For the best experience please update your browser. I first read slide rule years ago after enjoying many of shutes other books, and it shaped my life in many ways. The advantage of circular slide rules, is that the dimensions can be small. The supercool hvac app provides comprehensive solutions to the most complex problems in the industry. Here derek has put together a number of working slide rules that can be used for calculations and demonstrations on the computer. Youll find more information about their current circular slide rule offerings at their website. Supercool slide rule by supercool slide rule amazon. Mathematical foundations of the slide rule with ack corrected. It seems to me that no slide rule site would be complete without a section discussing some of the available books on the subject.
We strongly believe every hvac technician should own a supercool slide rule. As a side note, there has been an even more elusive position line slide rule. Showing the key features of the supercool sliderule. Scientific american may 2006 university of vermont. Nate, the mathematics guy shows you the basics of a slide rule. Its the only slide rule on the market that has conversion for smooth metal to insulation lined metal. Question looking for sliderule watches any recommendations. Users browsing for collectible slide rules in slide rules usually look at.
Mathematical foundations of the slide rule joseph pasquale department of computer science and engineering university of california, san diego june 26, 2011 abstract we present a mathematical principle that provides a precise formulation for the types of functions a slide rule can be designed to calculate. This set is unused and immaculate the box is a little worn. This page gives my own templates see below for constructing a circular slide rule, with scales c, ci, d, a, and k. Initial examples based on dereks self guided demo and expanded by mike konshak. The app provides the user with an interactive experience, possible solutions, onscreen instructions and guides the technician through each step of repair work. How to calculate the air flow of an air conditioner.
Slide rule cartoons and comics funny pictures from. I particularly like the simulation of the pickett n 525es, a statistical slide rule and one that is uncommon. The first circular slide rule on this link uses a cd case as the basis for the slide rule. These video tutorials are designed to only be used by properly trained and certified technicians. Calculate the cost of tiles per square 100 super, tiles 10. Erics where to buy slide rules page erics slide rule site. How to build yourself a slide rule math wonderhowto. Simple paper slide rule michael gasperi 2012 fold fold cut cut cut 1. The slide rule and other instruments which give the same facilities for rapid calculations, are covered by the term mechanical calculation. Download supercool slide rule hvac and enjoy it on your iphone, ipad, and ipod touch. Reading the slide rule scales ia the decimal point d. The little videos and links they have for trouble shooting and diagnostics are pretty cool too. Because of pdf formatting, you must print it to standard 8.
Paypal processes our orders, but you do not have to have a paypal account to check out. The e6b circular rule scales are used internationally for safe manual calculation of air time, distance, speed, temperature, compass errors, and fuel consumption. Slide rules disappeared from the engineering students kit along with socks. Hed overcome so much from being a child with a bad stammer. To view video tutorials and corresponding pdf aids, click the appropriate link. Since i found this subreddit ive been on the lookout for watches everywhere and found an old navitimer in the basement, which ive been wearing virtually nonstop. Slide rule was invented by english minister william oughtred in 1622. An outstanding design feature of this range is the introduction of end caps for holding the two stocks rigidly in relation to each. This slide rule has been manufactured after a comprehensive study of the functional requirements involved and forms part of a new range designed for maximum efficiency.
The slide rule, also known colloquially in the united states as a slipstick, is a mechanical analog computer. Supercool slide rule is a tool to test hvac and air conditioning units. The supercool hvac app provides comprehensive and dynamic solutions to the most complex diagnostics in the air conditioning industry. He was made fun of at his school in hammersmith, not only by his school mates, but by his teachers, too. Super duplex construction, are still being made as. You can also check out my circular and combination slide rules page for some examples. All literature is ed and property of supercool slide rule. Download supercool slide rule hvac and enjoy it on your iphone, ipad, and ipod.
Another example of a simple slide rule would be the e6b flight computer. Download supercool slide rule hvac for ios, and enjoy it on your iphone, ipad, or ipod touch. It is unfortunate that, for some reasons not easy to see, the slide rule is sometimes regarded as a difficult instrument with which to. The slide rule is still a remarkable instrument, small, light and not requiring batteries or sunlight, and not subject to the laws of decay and disintegration.
Including both superheat and subcooling of r410a and r22. These were the largest of their generation, vastly larger than the a380 and 747 jets of today. Slide rule funny cartoons from cartoonstock directory the worlds largest online collection of cartoons and comics. February 8, 2017 the free iphone beta app has been released and is available for download now at. Express pick up express pick up is available at all of our locations. Browne cylindrical slide rules are relatively rare, poorly documented, and are the only examples of fuller type, longscale, cylindrical slide rules known to have been manufac. The only maker that still produces classic slide rules is the japanese maker concise.
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