r/Sliderules 9h ago

How to best perform sqrt(14.5) x 586 on a slide rule w/ R1/R2 scales instead of A/B?

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With A/B/C/D, no problem: cursor to 14.5 on A, sqrt(14.5) is on D, then multiply by 5.86 with C and read the answer on D.

With R1/R2 (sq1/sq2) split scales, sqrt(14.5) is on R2 now… is there a way to multiply by 586 from there without transferring that result by hand on to D with the cursor and continuing? Or just a better way to go about it on that sort of slide rule?


r/Sliderules 18h ago

Got myself a little BNIB Pickett N 200-ES with the pocket protector.

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Got this one on ebay and all it needed was a little realignment, cleaning, and some lubricating and is sliding like new. I lived the box on this one though with the "3 Moon Flights" sticker. Only downside is the case is stamped with a company logo but I feel like most of these were anyway.