Map Table

Correct me if I am wrong. I have been searching for a long time for the German names of the map table ‘Planunterlage 700x700mm’ accessories but in vain. Until acquired the ‘Gebr. Wichmann Haupt-Katalog  20. Ausgabe’ found the following information:   Plotting Ruler There are no pictures of the ruler in the catalog, but a…
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Putting the protractor in use on the map table. But didn’t want to fold and pin holes on the fragile original 1:25000 map. And dare not to press pins on the restored table top. Just put a piece of plywood board under the map and put a centering pin at the existing fold hole. The…
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As mentioned before the PIU 700×700 map table was designated for ‘Measure and Fire control’ and equipped with accessories. It has a curve pouch mounted to one side of the table rim for the RDP (Range Deflection Protractor). And a 68cm long plotting ruler stored at the wooden slot under the table. Let’s concentrate on…
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The transit cover for the PIU 700×700 map table ‘Version One’ replica was born. It is to cover the wooden table top and the protractor in its pouch. As well as to protect the four edges of the brass angle straps during transit and storage. The details of the original cover is unknown; only one…
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Lucky to have a chance to acquired two versions of PIU 700 x 700 map tables under one roof. This Version Two table had lost its strap holder plates, D rings, Leg locks and handle. Been affected by woodworms (threaded), with small holes and wood dust all round. It will have a full restore by…
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The restoration of the map table PIU 700 x 700 is almost completed. The table is recovered from converted 620 x 700mm back to original 700 x 700mm with all missing metal parts installed. Also equipped with canvas protractor pouch and working on the canvas square protection cover. Hope to add original or replica protractor…
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Canvas Pouch & Cover The full name (postwar Norwegian)  of this table is called: ‘TABLE, MEASURE, FIRE CONTROL, 700 700 mm, w/accessories.‘ Which is more precises than the original German name: Planunterlage 700x700mm (PIU 700x700mm). The square transportation cover is a must to protect the protractor and the wooden table top when in storage and…
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Correct me if I am wrong. Knew nothing of this table before my restoration. Still not understand the meaning of ‘Planunterlage’. From the postwar 1953 Norwegian manual translated as: ‘TABLE, PAINTING, FIRE CONTROL, 700 700 mm, w/accessories.‘ From the Geräteliste there are other sizes existing; the smaller PlU 440 x 680mm and the big cross…
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The painting of the bottom side of the table is a challenge. The new add on part has to be matching the old color. It is not possible to mix the color, but to select from existing paint on the market. Finally found a water base color named ‘Begonia wood’ matched the best. A layer…
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There are four cork discs covering the steel anchor base plates of the leg hinge blocks. Not easy to detect when covered by paint when new. Should be designed as push pins pads. It was quiet difficult to locate the nature cork sheets for replacement. Only 2mm sheets found and turned to discs shape by…
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