1906 DWM factory presentation

Mauser720 · 01-13-2008, 10:01 AM

Someone on this Forum, a Moderator, I think, has pointed out that there is a tool which can be used to engrave metal. The tool is called a "Pantograph" (not sure of the spelling). It involves a rotary metal cutting tool, and a mechanical tracer which can be used to trace designs. Apparently it is similar to a "Pantograph" which is used to trace letters with an ordinary wood router. I have not seen one of these used to trace letters or designs in metal; however, I do have one which is used with an ordinary wood working router.

Now if you look at the ninth picture in this post, the one posted of the Monogram and posted on the 12th there is something that I think may be important.

Look at the right side of the left letter, which is the letter "C" or something like the letter "C." Please look at the inside edge of this letter, just slightly above the middle, and you will see a circular dot that looks almost like a slight period ("."). The middle of this letter, on the right side, has a concave indentation, and this little period is on the top side of this concave indentation. (Actually, it looks like there is one on the bottom side to; however, it does not show as clearly as the one on the top.)

I wonder if this period mark could be the result of a pantograph having been used to etch this Monogram?

Just a thought.

Mauser720 - Ron

01-13-2008, 10:01 AM	#11
Mauser720 User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Kansas Posts: 535 Thanks: 18 Thanked 49 Times in 33 Posts	Someone on this Forum, a Moderator, I think, has pointed out that there is a tool which can be used to engrave metal. The tool is called a "Pantograph" (not sure of the spelling). It involves a rotary metal cutting tool, and a mechanical tracer which can be used to trace designs. Apparently it is similar to a "Pantograph" which is used to trace letters with an ordinary wood router. I have not seen one of these used to trace letters or designs in metal; however, I do have one which is used with an ordinary wood working router. Now if you look at the ninth picture in this post, the one posted of the Monogram and posted on the 12th there is something that I think may be important. Look at the right side of the left letter, which is the letter "C" or something like the letter "C." Please look at the inside edge of this letter, just slightly above the middle, and you will see a circular dot that looks almost like a slight period ("."). The middle of this letter, on the right side, has a concave indentation, and this little period is on the top side of this concave indentation. (Actually, it looks like there is one on the bottom side to; however, it does not show as clearly as the one on the top.) I wonder if this period mark could be the result of a pantograph having been used to etch this Monogram? Just a thought. Mauser720 - Ron __________________ Mauser720 - Ron "Those who do not know history are doomed to repeat it."