How to use a perforation gauge.

#stamps #stamp collecting #philately #ourdadsstamps #perforationgauge In this weeks episode we look at the different types of perforation gauge and show how to use them. We also talk about how important knowing the perforation can be.

[@stevenkressel7761]

Awesome information 😊 Thanks

[@robertoperezcatalan3043]

Hola amigo buenas tardes buen video guste de los sellos gracias por compartirlopor un abrazo 👏👏😊☘👍

[@shaunflynn]

BTW, thanks for the demo!!!

[@AaronTenino]

Fiddly small work but it does have its rewards. Found a possible Canadian scott# 37d this week. Nice $1500 catalog find for the time and effort.

[@ourdadsstamps]

Well done for the find. Yes it's definitely worth the effort.

[@shaunflynn]

Have you ever used the perf. guage that has raised points? I also believe that it also serves as a watermark detector. I was thinking of getting one but they are about CAD $40.

[@ourdadsstamps]

Hi Shaun, thanks for the comments, no I haven't heard of that type, I'll have to look out for it.

[@OrangeNash]

I find the quickest method is to assume that out of all possible perfs, my stamp will be the one with the lowest catalogue price. 100% success rate so far! Works with watermarks, too. Look at the lowest price, start by assuming that is the one.

[@ourdadsstamps]

My dad used that method too but I'm sure he missed out on some better items. If there is very little difference in price I often do the same, except for my Malta collection where I want one of everything.

[@inglespodcast7285]

I'm eagerly awaiting a video on what happens now that Queen Elizabeth II has passed? Will her stamps be immediately replaced by an image of King Charles III?

[@ourdadsstamps]

You read my mind. There is a video going out tonight at 2000 CET where we talk about exactly that.

[@seye8eyes]

What about the perforations around the coins and tracks on shillings like choo choo steam engine trains railway tracks how do you measure those

[@ourdadsstamps]

I have no idea, an interesting thought though, presumably there is some gauge.

[@debrahendee8465]

I found 4 stamps inside an 1800s square grand piano and I can not find anything the purferation is 1 big hole in the middle and 2 small on each side only top and bottom and there is nothing so far on the looks.

[@ourdadsstamps]

can you attach any images?