Dont use the original gauge file keep it as a master or reference file. The stamp analyser runs on the mac,pc, iphone and ipad. Perforation measurements are expressed as one number say, 11, indicating all sides of the stamp are gauge 11, or in two numbers say, 11 x 10 12, indicating that the top and bottom of. It is recommended that hobbyists purchase a quality perforation gauge. Used to determine the fractional perforation measurement of a stamp number of teeth or holes per two centimeters. What makes this utility a bit different from existing alternatives is that besides being free it runs within your web browser. This is useful for measuring stamps on cover or paper or which cannot be perfed using a standard perf gauge. It also may result from a deep penetrating wound caused by trauma. This pdf file has been created to make navigation to relevant information easier for the user.
The scott linns multi gauge is a perforation gauge, cancellation gauge, zerocenter ruler and millimeter ruler in one userfriendly instrument. Ezperf the premiere stamp perforation measurement software for your stamps. Choose from our standard round staggered, round straight, slot, square, decorative patterns and much more. As most of us get older, our eyesight and hand steadiness is not what it. The printable perforation allow the collectors download and print the gauge for free, but before you print the file, please ensure your printer page scaling setting is either actual size or 100%, otherwise the perforation scale will not correct smaller or bigger. May 09, 2008 kenmore stamp companys guide to using a perforation gauge. Free digital perforation gauge, measurement and centering tool by dave parsons as most of us get older, our eyesight and hand steadiness is not what it used to be. We all know how difficult it can be to try to count the perforations of a stamp by hand. The edge profiles of the perforation holes are extracted with software, and then custom software fits circles to the row of holes in the image with micronlevel precision because of the twodimensional fitting process. Perforations or perfs in a stamp was an innovation introduced in 1854 to allow postage stamps to be easily separated and removed for use, rather than individually cutting them by hand from imperforate sheets. On the ipad and iphone you can either take a photo of the stamp or select it from the photo library. Free digital perforation gauge, measurement and centering tool by dave parsons. It has various settings for perforations commonly believed to be the same.
At morin, we focus on more functional creative applications of standard processes, spot hole patterns and very ingenious uses. The standard for measuring is the number of perforations found in 2 centimeters 20 mm. Measurements of stamp separation features by digital image. The gauge now contains 12 precision mea suring devices beginning with a specialty perf gauge based on the kiusalas specialist gauge. Move the perforation gauge over the stamp to find the exact perforation or use the possibility of the program to automatically measure the perforation of one side or the perforations of two sides. The scanned image is opened, then straightened, then markers are placed at either the perf tips or holes along one side, or all sides. Perforation occurs when erosion, infection, or other factors create a weak spot in the organ and internal pressure causes a rupture. Before longdistance flight became a feasible alternative, ships were used to transport mail to oversea destinations. Mar 18, 2016 hello molokai, i am familiar with perfomaster 3000, eperforationgauge and scbs digital perforation gauge, to be quite honest i find them all too slow to use. Perforations occur in the coronal, middle and apical onethirds of roots. Unzip the file anywhere you want personally i keep this on desktop, but you can place it anywhere.
Every stamp collector needs a perforation gauge in their supply cabinet. Aguide to grading and expertizing united states stamps anillustratedguideanddiscussion ofpsesgradingsystemandvariousissues pertainingtoexpertizingu. So its a bit harder to use perforation gauges or rulers. Perforations definition of perforations by medical. A perforation gauge is a tool that measures the number of perforation holes on the edge of a stamp, that is, the number of holes in a two centimeter length. Collectors measure perforations using a tool called a perforation gauge. The process of creating perforations is called perforating, which involves puncturing the workpiece with a tool. Specialized multigauge is the essential tool for any collector interested in u. Move the stamp up or down till all the perforation lines coincide with the perforations of the stamp as shown below. More coronally positioned perforations threaten the sulcular attachment and pose different treatment challenges than more apically occurring perforations. Perforation gauge according to claim 1 characterized in the the edges and corners of the measuring plate 10 and the lid member 12 are rounded 26, 28. Please use the bookmarks on the left to jump to specific chapters and subsections. Clicking on a line item in the table of contents will take you to that specific page. In catalogs, the horizontal perforation gauge is listed first, then the vertical.
I like to use a manilla envelope or a piece of cardboard. Perforation definition of perforation by merriamwebster. I decided to check out my unitrade perforation gauge. Free delivery and returns on ebay plus items for plus members. Phasing is the angle difference between successive perforations. You can also download a pdf instruction sheet here. The finest gauge ever used is 18 on stamps of the malay states in the early 1950s, and the coarsest is 2, seen on the 1891 stamps of bhopal. We desperately need starter materials such as stamps, albums, perforation gauges, hinges or mounts, and magnifying glasses any materials that a. And as such it should function on any operating system windows, linux, mac and any device pc, laptop, tablet, mobile as long as you use a recent browser preferrably chrome or firefox, but should work also on internet explorer and microsoft edge and remember to. The length of the actual perforation downhole is a function of the standoff of the perforating gun from the casing.
In philatelic terminology, perforation gauge has two meanings. Added the united states to the list of known varieties fourth bureau issue 19221931, postage due stamps and special delivery stamps. But there may be times when you do not have access to your gauge or are in a pinch and need one. I only ever use the edges unless i deal with stamps with perforation 7 or 16. A standard perf gauge, which measures to the nearest tenth of a perf. Perforation gauges are used to measure the perforation number of a stamp. It was recommended i start a new thread here for my perforation gauge so here goes. Free digital perforation gauge, measurement and centering tool. Perforation gauges perforation gauges are another tool to help a stamp collector correctly identify hisher stamps. In general, the more apical the perforation, the more favorable the prognosis. Perforated metal patterns round, square, slot and custom. In stainless steel, the smallest perforation obtainable is generallly twice the thickness of the metal itself. Mar 16, 2016 open your image file program i use irfanview and move either the image itself by dragging the top of the program window or, alternately, the perf gauge by dragging any of the fourway arrows so that the perforations are within the red outlines at the top and left side as shown in the nearby illustration, using the 1952 1952 3.
This perf gauge i have designed has the advantage of being free. Specialty perforation gauge, bureau issues is used to determine the perforation measurement of a stamp number of teeth or holes per two centimeters our gauge is a variation based on the richard kiusalas specialty gauge produced in the mid 1960s. The scott linns multigauge is a perforation gauge, cancellation gauge, zerocenter ruler and millimeter ruler in one userfriendly instrument. Print a document on white paper with a black box in the center of the document where, if the stamp would be placed on, leaves some margin between the. Media in category perforation gauge the following 4 files are in this category, out of 4 total. Since dozens of stamps differ mainly, or only, by perforation, you absolutely need a millimetresinches perforation gauge to be able to sort through your stamps correctly and efficiently.
We all know how difficult it can be to try to count the perforations of a. Line up the stamp perforation holes with the gauge pins and this is the stamp perforation size. Laminated card stamp perforation gauge guide double sided brand new freepost. The method of analysis starts typically with a 2400 dpi transmission scan using a flatbed scanner with a film mode. The perforationgauge is surrounded by a neat border, and inscription indicating the price one shilling and the publishers address. The process of creating perforations is called perforating, which involves puncturing the workpiece with a tool perforations are usually used to allow easy separation of two sections of the material, such as. How to measure perforations mystic stamp discovery center. Open your image file program i use irfanview and move either the image itself by dragging the top of the program window or, alternately, the perf gauge by dragging any of the fourway arrows so that the perforations are within the red outlines at the top and left side as shown in the nearby illustration, using the 1952 1952 3. Align the stamp such that the perforation on the extreme left is aligned with the 0. Perforations were first measured in europe and the european method of using millimeters was, of course utilized. Morin perforations perforations we are constantly seeing new and creative uses for perforations. These days we may have forgotten what it used to be like, but shipping mail and valuables wasnt without risk. Enjoy the rewarding hobby of stamp collecting on line with us and foreign postage stamps and supplies.
In this situation, the standard is to list the horizontal measurement first i. A perforation is a small hole in a thin material or web. Managing endodontic perforations advanced endodontics. Perforation gauge according to claim 2 characterized in that the lid member 12 comprises a bottom wall 14 and a relatively low peripheral wall 16 and thus defines a flat trough. If you have a metal gauge, it will automatically provide an even background.
Please note that this gauge provides two sets of perforations. The stamp analyser user interface has been designed to be intuitive and simple. The first function of the program is to offer a perforation gauge. There is usually more than one perforation in an organized fashion, where all of the holes collectively are called a perforation.
We produce a wide variety of hole options, and patterns, spot patterns and custom repeat patterns that work with roll. On the mac and pc you simply drag and drop your stamp image into the stamp analyser. Stamp perforation gauges for sale shop with afterpay ebay. This gauge is designed to correctly measure all perforations. Its very easy much easier to be able to measure the perfs and far less tiring on the eyes to focus. Copypaste the gauge into the stamp page and just move it around the screen to line up and read the perf count. But wait, many stamps produced today have perforation sizes in decimal. The description of stamp perforation gauge eperforationgauge is an app for measuring, from a picture, the perforation of a stamp that is placed on a black background. This perforation gauge has pins that are space evenly across a 2 cm area. The perforation gauge of a stamp specifies the number of perforation holes that appear in a twocentimeter span along its edge.
Kenmore stamp companys guide to using a perforation gauge. Accurate perforating offers perforation patterns to suit any decorative or functional requirement, from basic, stock perforations to complex patterns. The perforation gauge of a stamp specifies the number of perforation holes. Ezperf stamp perforation measurement software from softpro. Ezperf is a great new tool for the stamp collector. Ezperf will allow you to easily and accurately measure the perforations of your scanned stamp images. It is also great for measuring multiples and stamps on cover. Perforations definition of perforations by medical dictionary. Less standoff generally means a longer perforation tunnel, while more standoff results in a shorter perforation tunnel. Perforation definition is the act or process of perforating. May 01, 2014 a stamp lined up on a perforation gauge. Send me a message with your email if you want the file. Hello molokai, i am familiar with perfomaster 3000, eperforationgauge and scbs digital perforation gauge, to be quite honest i find them all too slow to use. One solution to this issue and a solution when exact measures are needed, is the digital option.
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