slide rules
Logarithmic computing sticks
A slide rule is a manual calculating device consisting of rulers marked with logarithmic scales that slide against each other.
By aligning the scales, users can quickly multiply, divide, and perform other mathematical operations.
Slide rules were standard equipment for engineers and scientists until electronic calculators replaced them in the 1970s.
My grandfather still keeps his old slide rule in his desk drawer.
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