Re: ATM 3/4" plywood for dob.?

[mikeraz@patch.com]

Considering Mike's reply to the same question, what kinds of joints do you use
for the rocker box and items like that?

On Tue, Apr 17, 2001 at 08:29:02AM -0700, Mel Bartels wrote:
> I never use 3/4 inch thick plywood anymore, even on large telescopes.
> Always 1/2 or even 1/4 inch thick apple ply.  Reinforce with strips where
> the wood might sag, and cut away ventilation holes to reduce weight
> between the stress points.
 

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