Specialized multi gauge is the essential tool for any collector interested in u. This perforation gauge has pins that are space evenly across a 2 cm area. May 01, 2014 a stamp lined up on a perforation gauge. Australia post will endeavour to dispatch all orders within 12 working days of receiving the order and endeavour to deliver all orders within 37 business days from receipt of order. Mar 16, 2016 perfomaster 3000 is a computer program that automates the measurement of stamp perforations. A simple perforation gauge is sufficient for me,priced less than 1. The stamp is moved down the gauge until the perforations on the stamp visually match that on the gauge. To give you a clearer idea, with this electronic stamp perforation gauge, you can measure perforation with a precision of a hundredth of a unit of the stamps tooth eg.
Perf size is defined as the number of holes or teeth within a length or width of 2 centimeters. 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. The scott multi gauge, for example, is accurate enough to. You can download the reader from the adobe site download adobe acrobat reader if you do not have one already installed on your pc.
I downloaded but havent had a chance to try it out. We all know how difficult it can be to try to count the perforations of a stamp by hand. In practice this means that if you try to viewgauge a stamp that does not fit within your. The scott multi gauge, for example, is accurate enough to measure perforations at least to the nearest tenth perf size. Ezgrader allows you to measure the centering of stamps before you buy from your favourite dealer or ebay. The scott multigauge, for example, is accurate enough to. Saves trying to manually shift the stamp behind the sg perforation gauge.
At the time this all started, i still had the gauge my grandfather gave me in 1973. Free digital perforation gauge, measurement and centering tool. Like new, complete in original packaging and with user manual. In germany the safelistprice is 265 i looked around a little bit and found an offer for 214. Photoelectric meter for stamps perforations made up of two rows of photoreceptor cells conveniently connected to printed circuits endowed with a cicounter, a ciconverter and a display, integrated within a single unit. Feb 25, 2016 a quick tutorial showing how to straighten a crooked stamp photo, then measure stamps dimensions and finally grade its centering. The plasticsealed perforation gauge has a range from 7 to 16 australia post will endeavour to dispatch all orders within 12 working days of receiving the order and endeavour to deliver all orders within 37 business days from receipt of order. Get the best deals on postal stamp perforation gauges when you shop the largest online selection at. So its a bit harder to use perforation gauges or rulers. But there may be times when you do not have access to your gauge or are in a pinch and need one. Click to place at least two markers on center of horizontal perf tips, and proceed preferrably for two centimeters red line. A quick tutorial showing how to straighten a crooked stamp photo, then measure stamps dimensions and finally grade its centering. Scbs digital perforation gauge free utility the stamp forum tsf.
The digital stamp perforation gauge gets to the point of measuring perforations to the smallest detail, giving perforation measurement in quarters. My only problem is making sure the scan of the stamp and the gauge are properly aligned with the horizontal axis something that can be done with a software that glen mentioned sometime back but which i have not tried yet. The most important tool though without question is a perforation gauge. I like to use a manilla envelope or a piece of cardboard. One solution to this issue and a solution when exact measures are needed, is the digital option. Us8717554b2 photoelectric meter for stamps perforations. The stamp analyser user interface has been designed to be intuitive and simple.
A perf gauge, a short wave ultraviolet lamp, a magnifying glass, a stereo microscope, a digital camera and a flatbed scanner. Perforation gauges are used to measure the perforation number of a stamp. Specialized multigauge is the essential tool for any collector interested in u. On the ipad and iphone you can either take a photo of the stamp or select it from the photo library. Data from the database can be freely exported in csv format readable by just about all spreadsheet applications available today. They suggest taking a look at their pressure gauge and shut in tool software demonstrations. Ezperf is a great new tool for the stamp collector. Download stamp perforation gauge for pc free download stamp perforation gauge for pcmacwindows 7,8,10, nokia, blackberry, xiaomi, huawei, oppo free download stamp perforation gauge android app, install android apk app for pc, download free android apk files at. Measurements of stamp separation features by digital image. Download stamp perforation gauge for pc free download stamp perforation gauge for. Mustacich, 722 camino cascada, santa barbara, ca, usa. Accessories safe perfotronic 2 digital perforation gauge. We use a perforation gauge to measure the number of holes or teeth within two centimeters.
Kindle direct publishing indie digital publishing made easy. The scott linns multi gauge is a perforation gauge, cancellation gauge, zerocenter ruler and millimeter ruler in one userfriendly instrument. Digital image analysis of perforations provides useful characterizations of stamps and the mechanical processes used to create them. Safe electronic stamp perforation gauge perfotronic 2 from. Sometimes two stamps look alike and the only difference is the gauge of the perforations. Scbs digital perforation gauge a free precision tool for measuring. Get the best deal for postal stamp perforation gauges from the largest online selection at. The program eperforationgauge works like an onscreen perf gauge. Multigauge perforation gauge coin and stamp supplies. How to measure perforations mystic stamp discovery center.
It is also great for measuring multiples and stamps on cover. We all know how difficult it can be to try to count the perforations of a. Shop from the automotive industrys top names, including auto meter, aem power, innovate motorsports, fast, dakota digital, summit racing, cyberdyne gauges, msd ignition, new vintage usa, bully dog, caspers electronics, and many more. Scbs digital perforation gauge free utility stamporama discussions. It is recommended that hobbyists purchase a quality perforation 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.
Perforations are small rows of holes punched between stamps to make them easier to separate. You require the adobe acrobat reader to print this file. Kindle direct publishing indie digital publishing made easy prime now free 2hour delivery on everyday items. All tasks done with scbs free digital perforation gauge utility. Perfomaster 3000 is a computer program that automates the measurement of stamp perforations. The gauge now contains 12 precision mea suring devices beginning with a specialty perf gauge based on the kiusalas specialist gauge. Line up the first perforation on the stamp with the first mark at the left of the gauge and compare how the stamps perforations match up with. Perforation gauge, mm ruler, cancellation gauge and zero center ruler. 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. Please view the photos to form your own impression.
Electronic stamp perforation gauge the excellent safe. Hello, for the past few months ive been spending quite many late nightsearly mornings building up an multiplatform digital perforation gauge for my personal needs, and im happy to announce that version 1 is now out. 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. If you have a metal gauge, it will automatically provide an even background. Also, in the original post, there is a link to the tutorial video. If a stamp has 11 perforations in 2 cm, we say its perf 11.
Free digital perforation gauge, measurement and centering tool by dave parsons. Download datacans gauge software, its easy to install and even easier to use. Ezperf will allow you to easily and accurately measure the perforations of your scanned stamp images. In philatelic terminology, perforation gauge has two meanings. This perf gauge i have designed has the advantage of being free.
Every stamp collector needs a perforation gauge in their supply cabinet. 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. Plasticsealed perforation gauge from lighthouseleuchtturm. Two computer programs that can measure stamp perforations. On the mac and pc you simply drag and drop your stamp image into the stamp analyser. 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. Ezperf the premiere stamp perforation measurement software for your stamps. Feb 25, 2016 hello, for the past few months ive been spending quite many late nightsearly mornings building up an multiplatform digital perforation gauge for my personal needs, and im happy to announ. When you need immediate feedback from your racing machine, trust our massive selection of digital gauges to keep you in the know. 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.
A stamp perforation gauge is an affordable devise that illustrates a range of perforations. Ezperf order options to pay with paypal use the add to cart buttons below if you do not have a paypal account, you can still pay using a credit card through the check out process on paypal your order will be processed within 48 hours, it is not immediate we will email you with. This device allows measuring the horizontal as well as the vertical perforation of any stamp as well as the number of perforations andor their variation in the superficial. Ezperf stamp perforation measurement software from softpro. 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. Find that elusive perforation variety with ezgrader. There is also a digital perforation gauge, subject of course to all the problems of image accuracy and resolution.
The perforation gauge of a stamp specifies the number of perforation holes that appear in a twocentimeter span along its edge. Move the perforation gauge over the stamp to find the exact perforation or use the. The stamp analyser runs on the mac,pc, iphone and ipad. The program can be downloaded from the buxsoft website. Line up the stamp perforation holes with the gauge pins and this is the stamp perforation size. How to straighten, measure and grade a stamp using scbs. The scott linns multigauge is a perforation gauge, cancellation gauge, zerocenter ruler and millimeter ruler in one userfriendly instrument. The only way to know for sure which variety you have is to use a perforation gauge, which can be bought at a local stamp store or online. Vintage rotogage perforation gauge imperial molds products with original box. Measurements of stamp separation features by digital image analysis robert v. As most of us get older, our eyesight and hand steadiness is not what it. There are two types of perf gauges i a line type and ii spot type see tools and tips.
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