Thanks this was a fun read. Kinda want a set now
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Oh nice. I love teaching kids about slide rules, going to bring this up for both my computing and math sessions.
If you like old physical computing objects, this is a great channel that explains how they work.
The episode of Napier's Bones is linked, with instructions on how to make your own.
Ok, quick, someone install (scribble?) Linux on it & make it run Doom!