Penlan Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 Probably in the wrong section (Musings), but it is for Modelling. Yup, Admin moved it to Modelling Questions, Help and Tips, thanks. I am looking for some proper French Curves, not the cheap type sold in Smiths etc., I have some modelling projects on the go at present and would like to use 'proper' curves. Those familiar with drawing office equipment before the days of 'Cad' will know what I mean. I had an old set of about 20 when I started work in a drawing office in 1960, I acquired more as the years went by. I also have two large boxes of Railway Curves - Imperial and Metric. After I moved to Cornwall some 12 years ago, the French Curves were stored in a drawer within a 'plastic' bag. After about a year, I was modelling in my cubby hole when I noticed a strong acidic smell, I opened a desk drawer and the French Curves were melting, I touched them and 'burnt' my fingers - I threw the bag out of the window, hosed it down, then when the lot had 'stabilised', into a bin. I now need some French Curves, decent ones, but were do you get them from - I've tried Ebay...... searched Google. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Controller Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 These any good:- http://www.axminster...dept208128_pg1/ Brian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penlan Posted July 20, 2011 Author Share Posted July 20, 2011 Brian, I've seen these, they are thicker than the ones I'm looking for, but many thanks for the reply. The ones I'm looking for are 1.4mm / 0.055" (55 thou") thick and a slight chamfer on the edge for ink work as opposed to a slight rebate. I would not expect to see the word 'Student' in the description line either - does that make me a snob? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Controller Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 Brian, I've seen these, they are thicker than the ones I'm looking for, but many thanks for the reply. The ones I'm looking for are 1.4mm / 0.055" (55 thou") thick and a slight chamfer on the edge for ink work as opposed to a slight rebate. I would not expect to see the word 'Student' in the description line either - does that make me a snob? These any use?:- http://www.office365.co.uk/sf/sl.aspx I do wonder how much drawing office stuff is still available, with the predominance of CAD? If only I knew where my father's stuff went to. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bertiedog Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 Seen sets on Ebay in recent times, usually old brass etc., might be worth a search. My own ones are Victorian vintage. Stephen. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.