That scale is pretty wide compared to most.
I don't know what is intended with the VMS scale ends, but my guess is that there may be metal spikes inserted into the dowel ends (since going through an entire dowel is difficult). Not sure, but metal caps on the ends were not unusual, so spikes may have been used in some places.
I really hoped to find one. I've been keeping my eyes open for years. Different regions had different fabrication techniques. I still have my fingers crossed.
I don't know what is intended with the VMS scale ends, but my guess is that there may be metal spikes inserted into the dowel ends (since going through an entire dowel is difficult). Not sure, but metal caps on the ends were not unusual, so spikes may have been used in some places.
I really hoped to find one. I've been keeping my eyes open for years. Different regions had different fabrication techniques. I still have my fingers crossed.