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Re: [ATM] RTV or not.



Hi Marco,

I successfully supported a 50mm thick 12 inch f8 mirror on three pieces of
cork about 20 years ago so perhaps a plywood tailgate would also work. No
harm if it doesn't, you can always build a 3 point cell later - and you'll
know if the tailgate works or not.

Howard
Portland, Oregon


On 10/4/06, Marco <marco.miglionico@btinternet.com> wrote:
>
> Hello, I was needing a quick opinion on my 12in F3.3 mirror.
> Beraing in mind it is full thickness, 50mm (2in) should I just RTV silicon
> it
> using 18mm ply tailgate fashion or build a proper 3 point steel cell?
> I am going to start work today.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Marco Miglionico.
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