Tim,

Do we want one of these rulers?

> A colleague who many here might know, Patrick LaFollette, is looking for a
> ruler to photograph micromollusks. He posted the message below at
> Mollusca-L, and I offered to post it at Conch-L, since many here are
> interested in micromollusks and photography. Note that he is not trying to
> sell anything, but giving an opportunity for others to save some money. It
> sounds expensive, but Pat did some research and that seems to be the going
> price for a custom-made ruler. He will place the order this Friday, so if
> you are interested, please contact Pat at [log in to unmask]
>
> Thanks,
> Fabio M.
>
> ---------------------------
> Hi all,
>
> I've been looking about for some time for a ruler marked in 0.1 mm
> increments suitable for use as a scale in light photography of
> micromollusks.  The quest unsuccessful, I am having one custom made.  It
> will be 5 cm long, matte nickel finished steel, with engraved rulings
> black
> filled.  Much of the cost of a single ruler is in the setup of the
> machinery.  Ordering more than one ruler at the same time substantially
> reduces the per unit cost.  If anyone else on the list is interested in
> such
> a ruler, or has questions about it, please let me know.  Price $117.00 ea.
> if 2 are ordered, $71.50 ea. for five.  Delivery is in five to eight
> weeks.
>
> Pat
>
> Patrick I LaFollette
> Research Associate in Malacology
> Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
> [log in to unmask]
>


Regards,
Charlie
.................................................
Charlie Sturm
Research Associate - Section of Mollusks
Carnegie Museum of Natural History
Pittsburgh, PA, USA

Assistant Professor - Family Medicine
Fellow-American Academy of Family Practice
Fellow-Academy of Wilderness Medicine

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