Ive got some auto perf detecting software ezgrader but havent tried it yet. Stamp perforation gauges for sale shop with afterpay ebay. Say you had hundreds or thousand of stamps or stamp scans. The perforation gauge of a stamp specifies the number of perforation holes that appear in a two. 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.
This stamp was printed by the american banknote company for the us postal service and perforated with varying measurements. Line up the stamp perforation holes with the gauge pins and this is the stamp. We use a perforation gauge to measure the number of holes or teeth within two centimeters. Feb 25, 2016 scbs digital perforation gauge free utility.
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. For example, if there are 11 perforation in the 2cm length then the perforation size is 11. Buy stamp perforation gauges and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. The parallel line millimeter gauge is used to measure. I like to use a manilla envelope or a piece of cardboard. Mar 16, 2016 perfomaster 3000 is a computer program that automates the measurement of stamp perforations. Two computer programs that can measure stamp perforations. Kenmore stamp companys guide to using a perforation gauge. 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.
There are several variations which all involve holding the stamp against a sliding scale and finding the place where the holes of the perforation line up with scale. Since dozens of stamps differ mainly, or only, by perforation, you. The parallel line millimeter gauge is used to measure the width or height of coil stamps, as well as the parallel accuracy of coil cuts and edges. Free delivery and returns on ebay plus items for plus members. Collectors measure perforations using a tool called a perforation gauge. This perf gauge i have designed has the advantage of being free. Saves trying to manually shift the stamp behind the sg perforation gauge. Perforations are small rows of holes punched between stamps to make them easier to. Every stamp collector needs a perforation gauge in their supply cabinet. Get the best deal for postal stamp perforation gauges from the largest online selection at. If a stamp has 11 perforations in this distance, it is defined as perf 11. 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. There are two convenient scales one in the center for gauging loose stamps, the other around the edges for gauging stamps already mounted in your album. In philatelic terminology, perforation gauge has two meanings. My only problem is making sure the scan of the stamp and the gauge are. Ezperf will allow you to easily and accurately measure the perforations of your scanned stamp images. Another major difference is that theres no automode i might add it on. Then i overlay the perf gauge over the scanned stamp images to. Scbs digital perforation gauge free utility the stamp forum tsf. The difficulty of fully automated stamp perforation. 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.
There are two types of perf gauges i a line type and ii spot type see tools and tips. Modern stamp perforations tend to range from 11 to 14. May 01, 2014 a stamp lined up on a perforation gauge. By simply scanning in your stamp, ezgrader will be able to determine the centering of your stamp and assign a grade to it such as f, vf, xf and it can also measure the perforations of your stamp. 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. One solution to this issue and a solution when exact measures are needed, is the digital option. Finding that rare perf is much easier with ezperfs batch option.
This slotted gauge measures stamp perforations from perf. A simple perforation gauge is sufficient for me,priced less than 1. Ezperf stamp perforation measurement software from softpro. Perforation gauges are used to measure the perforation number of a stamp. 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. The scott multi gauge, for example, is accurate enough to. The gauge now contains 12 precision mea suring devices beginning with a specialty perf gauge based on the kiusalas specialist gauge. Most collectors therefore become accustomed to matching the stamp they have to the closest number they can on their perforation gauge and then choosing from the catalogue listings, which stamp they have. The program eperforationgauge works like an onscreen perf gauge. Ezperf the premiere stamp perforation measurement software for your stamps. The rare version of this stamp is perforated 12 by 12.
Automating the future, a history of the automated manufacturing research. 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. Sometimes two stamps look alike and the only difference is the gauge of the perforations. Free digital perforation gauge, measurement and centering. Apr 19, 2018 below is a stamp some of you might seen on march stamp gems page british occupation of faroe islands. It has various settings for perforations commonly believed to be the same. Find that elusive perforation variety with ezgrader. This useful aluminum perforation gauge is an instrument youll take pleasure in owning and using. Perforation gauges archives coin and stamp supplies. Scbs digital perforation gauge free utility the stamp. 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. Electronic stamp perforation gauge perfotronic 2 from safe.
Great savings free delivery collection on many items. The perforation gauge of a stamp specifies the number of perforation holes that appear in a twocentimeter span along its edge. 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. Ezperf is a great new tool for the stamp collector. 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. If you have a metal gauge, it will automatically provide an even background. Get the best deals on postal stamp perforation gauges when you shop the largest online selection at. Say you had hundreds or thousand of stamps or stamp scans for which you wanted to quickly check perforations on all of them, would you gauge the stamps manually, or would you give some automatic perforation software a try. Auto 100 yr anniv world greatest car collection 1985 vtg album stamp 306 pg full. Align the stamp such that the perforation on the extreme left is aligned with the 0. Jamestown, ny 147010019 customer service 18887826776 office hours. So its a bit harder to use perforation gauges or rulers.
Perforation gauge for postage stamps comprising a measuring plate 10 which supports an elongated, rectangular panel 20 filled with a plurality of parallel rows. How to measure perforations mystic stamp discovery center. It also allows you to measure the distance between any two points on a scanned or photographed image. 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. Oct 20, 2017 electronic stamp perforation gauge perfotronic 2 from safe. Most collectors are familiar with perforation gauges to measure the distance between stamp perforations. If a stamp has 11 perforations in 2 cm, we say its perf 11.
Most cheaper metal, plastic or cardboard perforation gauges are only accurate the the nearest half perforation as well. The 150 year history of stamp perforation is revealed by analyzing entire sheets. The scott linns multi gauge is a perforation gauge, cancellation gauge, zerocenter ruler and millimeter ruler in one userfriendly instrument. Scbs digital perforation gauge free utility feb 25. Most of us can barely see the tiny lines on the plastic gauges, let alone trying to align them with the stamp. Correctly measuring perforations on stamps brixton chrome. Another major difference is that theres no auto mode. In this situation, the standard is to list the horizontal measurement first i. Unitrade perforation gauge for sale at mystic stamp company. As the title above suggest, scbs free digital perforation gauge is now. The value of the sheetsbooklets depend upon accurate measurement.
Electronic stamp perforation gauge perfotronic 2 from. May 09, 2008 kenmore stamp companys guide to using a perforation gauge. For automatic operation you set the program to either start scanning or to. By simply scanning in your stamp, ezgrader will be able to determine the centering of your stamp and assign a grade to it such as f, vf, xf and it can. Perforations are small rows of holes punched between stamps to make them easier to separate. Many gauges are available to help you make this type of measurement. I then decided to measure the perforation of one particular stamp 10 times in a row, in order to see how well i was able to duplicate measurements using your digital gauge. The software provides statistical results for the radius, hole spacing, quality of fit. Scbs free digital perforation gauge is here stamp collecting blog. Below is a stamp some of you might seen on march stamp gems page british occupation of faroe islands. Using two centimeters as a typical stamp height, the modern gauge distance for. Lets say you had 40 copies of a very common stamp, but there is a rare perf variety you are looking for.
This perforation gauge has pins that are space evenly across a 2 cm area. I recently used the computer programs perfomaster 3000 and eperforationgauge to measure stamp perfs. Ezperf will allow you to easily and accurately measure the perforations of your. It is also great for measuring multiples and stamps on cover. Is the stamp scanned at 300dpi without alterations the item must match the dpi setting of the software it then measures how many perfs over the standard 2cm these programs dont like pictures. 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 germany the safelistprice is 265 i looked around a little bit and found an offer for 214. Metal slotted stamp perforation perf gauge identify key issues by unisafe new. 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. 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. We all know how difficult it can be to try to count the perforations of a stamp by hand. The stamp analyser digitally measures the stamp perforations, the stamp frame and the balance among the four margins to determine the centering grade of the stamp. 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.
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