In article ,
Don Foreman wrote:
On Wed, 16 Mar 2005 00:50:14 GMT, Gunner
wrote:

I stopped in a second hand store today after a doctors visit, and
bought a Pickett slide rule. Its 6' long. Hangs from the ceiling by
chains. G

Anyone interested?


Pickett's were metal. I carried a 6" Pickett in my pocket for years.

As did I -- until the numbers and scales were worn off where my
thumb most often gripped it.

Is this 6' wonder made of metal?

Mine is not. It is a nicely made wooden one -- double sided,
with a full complement of scales (and even the yellow finish).

I always preferred the "action" of bamboo (Post Versalog) at my desk,
but that little metal Pickett was rugged.

Agreed. I ran for a long time with a Lafayette log-log one, and
later acquired various K&E ones -- both plastic and the mahogany/ivory
ones, including one 20" one.

Enjoy,
DoN.

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