Re: [ATM] Use of bearings in (static) mirror cells

["James Lerch" <jlerch1@tampabay.rr.com>]

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jerry" <wa4guu@verizon.net>
>
> I had also thought of just drilling a hole in the center and putting a
> retaining bolt through the middle. Not Richard Schwartz tight. Just tight
> enough to prevent mirror drop out. Desparate, huh?
>

Jerry,

Not only is it not desperate, it has already been done, implelemented, and 
tested on conical backed mirrors.   Extension of this idea into the flotation 
supported 'normal' mirror arena shouldn't be prohibited.

http://www.rfroyce.com/conical/mount%20TCS.htm

http://www.rfroyce.com/conical/testing.htm

http://www.rfroyce.com/conical/

Take Care,
James Lerch
http://lerch.no-ip.com/atm (My telescope construction,testing, and coating site)

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