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Old 23-05-2014, 07:46 AM
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Originally Posted by raymo View Post
As I said, why not look into moving the mirror up inside the tube, rather than chopping it off. Maybe make some 50mm spacers to go between the end of the tube and the cell. I don't know how the GSO is constructed.
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Actually I'm investigating this option first. I have an idea for a 50mm x 300mm circular plastic or aluminum honeycomb spacer to fit under the mirror. Then it's just a matter of getting 6 bolts 50mm longer to secure the mirror to the assembly.
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