Dr. Grabow Pipes

TheDuke · Posted: Sat May 30, 2009 5:01 pm Post subject: Shape Chart ?

I'm wanting to better identify and log my pipes. Is there a source of the shape chart's ya'll refer to? Or am I stuck waiting for one show's up on Ebay?(I hope not-gone cold turkey for awhile!)
THX EM

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drbridges · Posted: Sat May 30, 2009 5:12 pm Post subject:

Are you wanting Chicago DG shapes, or Sparta DG shapes? I can email a pdf version of a 1949 & 1981 DG shape chart to you, TheDuke. PM me with your email.

TheDuke · Posted: Mon Jun 29, 2009 4:47 am Post subject:

PM sent.
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drbridges · Posted: Mon Jun 29, 2009 12:49 pm Post subject:

DG shape charts sent.

TheDuke · Posted: Tue Jun 30, 2009 1:53 am Post subject:

Thank's DrB! Exactlly what I was looking for! Unfortunatly just found out the printer's out of ink.ARGH!LOL!
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BWThomas · Posted: Sun Jul 12, 2009 2:21 pm Post subject:

DrB, Any chance of getting a PDF copy of your shape charts? -BW
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drbridges · Posted: Mon Jul 13, 2009 12:22 am Post subject:

Privately send me your email. Spammers & mass marketers may get it if you post it here. It is a large file 2.7MB for the Sparta DG pipe shapes. 1.1MB for the Chicago DG pipe shapes.

BWThomas · Posted: Mon Jul 13, 2009 12:33 am Post subject:

Thanks drb, PM sent

BW
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BWThomas · Posted: Tue Jul 14, 2009 6:17 pm Post subject: shape chart

click on the thumbnails for larger images, they're big, so may take a minute to load

drbridges was kind enough to pass along a few PDFs of DrG shape charts. I like to hang this kind of stuff on my home office walls, so I decided to take a little time to clean them up and add a touch of color. I also increased the size of the text so I don't have to put on my glasses or squint to read them.

This is just the first sheet of the 1981 Sparta shapes. I'm going to complete all four panels, formated for 18"x36". When printed, the pipes will be full size. I am also going to format some pages 8-1/2"x11" with 4 to 5 pipes on each sheet to put in a binder, kind of a desktop reference.
I also have the '37 Linkman shapes to do too.

Above is a sample page. Probably going to take me a couple more weeks of spare time to do all that I want to do with this. I have a couple of different thoughts as to how to format it. 1) is to just do it as it is on the charts drb sent me. 2) is to order the pipes by shape number to make it easier to locate in the book form. 3) additional information.

This is where I need everyone's help. What other information, if any, would you like to see posted on a shape chart or in a reference booklet?

I ask this, 'cause I plan to make this available to all forum members who may want a copy. I'll send out PDFs. And if you want a printed copy of the wall charts, I've got a wide format printer here at the house (24x36).

I did a search on the forum here, and came across a post by Steve showing off some nifty brochures and shape charts. Steve, if I get by to see you (and I plan to) I'll have my laptop and scanner with me, so if you don't mind, while we are smokin' a bowl or six, I'd like to get a copy of that stuff.

Not looking to sell, this is a hobby, but if you feel obliged, you can buy me a ham biscuit in Sparta the next time everyone meets.

So...let me know what you think about what you would want on a wall chart, or in a reference binder.

BW
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BWThomas · Posted: Tue Jul 14, 2009 6:57 pm Post subject:

edit: image text correction -bw

Here are the single pages with the 'BIG PRINT'

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