Do you know how to use a slide rule? This is my father’s from long, long ago.

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It’s an awesome tool, my father has one too, he showed me once, how to use it.

I’ve never used one, but I think I could figure it out.

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I did at one point but have forgotten. However I still have the book.

never heard of a slide rule, never seen one

I think my dad had one. I forget how to use it though

I once knew how. Long, long ago. Now if I can just remember where I put it lol.

Should be with my TI calculator. Just after Kilby invented the microchip..👏👍😊

No

I must be young

It only goes to 3 units so you have to use scientific notation. Add powers of 10 for multiplication and subtract for division.

I work as a structural engineer, and I have my grandfathers slide rule. I've often been tempted to learn to use it, in lieu of my RPN HP scientific calculator.

I had one that my grandfather used but I threw it away 🤐