Re: ATM "Big" Dob Questions.

["Frank Ward" <thewards@mindspring.com>]

I found a  substitute at Home Depot.

They put all their stock on a black plastic material
the size of a pallet when they move it by forklift.
Ask for one that is being discarded. It's just a
wrapper for them.Does a great job.
 Even better cause its free.

Frank Ward
Atlanta, GA
----- Original Message -----
From: Charles W. Grant <charleswgrant@home.net>
To: Roger Ceragioli <rogerc@dakotacom.net>
Cc: <atm@shore.net>
Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2001 9:59 PM
Subject: Re: ATM "Big" Dob Questions.


>
> Some people don't like Kydex. It gets real soft in the sun and it is
> pretty weak the rest of the time. It's dead weight.
>
> It's desirable properties are that it is reasonably thin, flexible,
opaque,
> black and easy to cut. Probably lots of other materials would work as
well.
> I may use black nylon cloth instead.
>
> >Hi, All.
> >
> >Where do you get this infamous "Kydex" stuff and why is it so good?  Can
I
> >use black ABS instead?
>
>
> ABS is probably too brittle to bend the way Kydex does.
>
> >
> >Are aluminum truss poles better than steal?  Or does it matter much?
>
>
> Aluminum is much lighter and plenty strong enough. Steel is easier to
weld.
> Aluminum doesn't rust.
>
> >Thanks a lot!
> >Roger Ceragioli
>
> --
>
> Chuck Grant
>