Curta - the amazing pocket calculator

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awesome video, Curta looks even cooler when u actually see it in action

I now feel even better for being a jew
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you evil minions... now im scavenging the internet attempting to find the cheapest working curta known to man.

why do you people do these things to me :oops:
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ReVoRabbit wrote:you evil minions... now im scavenging the internet attempting to find the cheapest working curta known to man.

why do you people do these things to me :oops:
For what it is worth, there are plans out there for designing your own - including a "Fat Boy Curta". :)

This site has some good info and pics/etc: http://www.vcalc.net/cu.htm
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maztec wrote:there are plans out there for designing your own - including a "Fat Boy Curta". :)

This site has some good info and pics/etc: http://www.vcalc.net/cu.htm
Thank you jay, I love you! when i buy my own machine shop (never) i'll try this.
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ReVoRabbit wrote:you evil minions... now im scavenging the internet attempting to find the cheapest working curta known to man.

why do you people do these things to me :oops:
don't expect to shell out less than $400. but they'll be well spent: it's like buying a good painting or an ancient statue. Its value will always rise and as a mechanical marvel you won't be disappointed in owning one.
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