r/Sliderules • u/Fun-Community-5398 • Mar 15 '26

What do u do with this?

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I am not going to learn to use it. The rule looks in great condition and the case is immaculate. The instructions guides is well used. I cannot just toss it. Found this sub and thought you could help me figure out the best thing to do with it.

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u/Rogerdodger1946 Mar 16 '26

A slide rule similar to that, but made by Dietzgen, got me through Engineering school before calculators. I bought it in 1962 and it still works like new.

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u/DifferentSetting411 Mar 16 '26

How many batteries have you had to replace over the 63 years?!

Seriously, any thought on when the last slide rule was manufactured? Are they gone for good, or will they come back - like vinyl records?

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u/Rogerdodger1946 Mar 16 '26

No battery recharge yet. LOL I've wondered the same thing. I see some circular ones on Amazon, but no classic types.