To: "Dave McCarter" 
From: ray{at}stabilite.com (Ray Desmarais)
Cc: atm{at}shore.net
Reply-To: ray{at}stabilite.com (Ray Desmarais)


 Hi All,

I had made a 67" similar to that before, and I've made many things
that were even thinner than that previously. I was sure it would meet
specs. My backup was I could always make a thicker blank or one with a
backplate for increased stiffness if necessary.

RAY

>It also seems amazing to me that the building and all the work that
>entails would be built before tests of the telescope structure would
>prove the effort worthwhile. Would you elaborate upon the proof of
>concept testing that was done prior to the full out commitment?
>
Ray Desmarais
479-890-4918
ray{at}stabilite.com

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