I'm having a terrible time figuring the Perfs on Australian KGV stamps. I have a SCOTT MULTI-GAUGE, and I can't figure what I have using "KGV Collector's" great information on the subject. I have been looking for a new gauge ( Can't afford a $400 electronic goody). Any suggestions. Conn
I have two that I use. I also have the Scott Multi-Gauge, same as you. But, I also use a metal Unitrade Perforation Gauge. I bought it from a member here on the forum..... it says it's made in Canada. You might try www.subway.com and see what they have.
I have used a Stanley Gibbons "Instanta" for MANY years and it has never let me down! It will measure anything from 10-18 and any in between including fractional's(.1,.2,.3,.4.....). I also have a "Multi gauge" that I keep in my "Show Kit" though I rarely use it.
I have a metal 'Correcto Gauge" as well that I found in a box lot. I use that one plus an older brass Barnard's Herringbone Perforation Gage (copyright 1934) that a dealer gave me years ago.
I have a Stanley Gibbons gauge but I freely admit to being too dull to be able to use it properly. I never get a consistent reading and end up getting confused and frustrated.
I do use and am very happy with this old fashioned, but true gauge. It is easy and reliable.
Only problem is- it doesn't help me read stamps with perfs of 11 3/4.
I guess I'm in the minority here really liking my Multi-gauge. After trying a whole bunch of the alternatives, it is my "go-to" gauge. I will caution anyone though that I found the learning curve to be pretty steep and I had to be persistent and patient to get comfortable with it.
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Posted 04/26/2010 2:12 pm
Conn
