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Old 13-04-2018, 03:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Merlin66 View Post
Bojan,
I don't think the added c'sunk screws would do much; the al section is in compression due to the wedges.
Possibly a 6mm(or what your CAD says) spacer between the bolts and the two Losmandy plates.
Do a plan view showing the bolt spacing and a "packer" between them.
You are right, it will be compression as long as scope is above the mount.
Probably it would be a good idea to mill the al channel (60°) so it can go deeper between the plates.
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