Magnification and measuring
Fuzz
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I know that it has been discussed here with some regularity but I cannot find where it was done.
The kids have "borrowed" my measuring device. That possibly means it is lost to the ages and of course, not a one of them did it. I'm sure this doesn't happen at anyone else's home, just mine. While I was looking, I remembered some posts of what others did. One memory was that of a fine ruled measuring device built in to a magnifier. I have tried some local stores with no sucsess. Any help on where to find one of these is appreciated.
Fuzz
The kids have "borrowed" my measuring device. That possibly means it is lost to the ages and of course, not a one of them did it. I'm sure this doesn't happen at anyone else's home, just mine. While I was looking, I remembered some posts of what others did. One memory was that of a fine ruled measuring device built in to a magnifier. I have tried some local stores with no sucsess. Any help on where to find one of these is appreciated.
Fuzz
Wanted: Bell Brands FB and BB, Chiefs regionals especially those ugly milk cards, Coke caps, Topps and Fleer inserts and test issues from the 60's. 1981 FB Rack pack w/ Jan Stenerud on top.
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Here is part of a post I made a while back on the Linen tester which is good for both measuring borders and viewing corners:
1. Selsi 8X linen tester with an optically ground and polished 1/2" x 1/2" lens. Black lacquered aluminum alloy frame. Unit folds up and fits in its own vinyl pouch. Measurements are in 1/32 of an inch and 1/8 of an inch. $11.
2. Selsi 8X black plastic frame linen tester with a 3/4" x 3/4" lens. Gives measurements in 1/16 of an inch and millimeters. 5$.
3. Selsi 6X black finish aluminum alloy linen tester, with a 1" x 1" lens opening, for clear and sharp definition. Frame folds flat for carrying in pocket and comes with a protective vinyl-carrying pouch with a Velcro latch. Measurements are in 1/8 of an inch and millimeters. $11.
Considering the fact that the unit is collapsible, it can be used both as a hand held magnifier and when fully opened, it can be laid on a 'protected' card and is extremely accurate in measuring/comparing borders for determining centering. I found the larger 1" size to be easier to work with in general.
Please PM me with any questions - the items I will be discussing can be purchased from a bunch of sources - I purchased these from Jake's Coins.
Mike
I called howie long to make sure
but ask fuzz jr to comb his hair 1st see if the old one turns up.
Heres a story along the same lines for you fuzz i waited a month for a package from dsl ,after not turning up i called they gave me a tracking # showing del hmm my 16 year old signed for it but of course he swears he never saw it well the wife found it in the basement under the pool table seems the day he signed for it he was on his way downstairs and thats where it ended up.
Kids my friend are never wrong the sooner we understand this the less hair we lose
Thank you very much for the input. Now I think I understand where to go. I did try Radio Shack and they no longer carry them in their system. But with the names and info, I am armed and dangerous so it should be no sweat. Thanks again,
Fuzz