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Old 30-07-2009, 01:54 PM
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Originally Posted by rmcpb View Post
Thanks for that. Not sure I would worry about the locking screws. It you install the Bobs Knobs springs they have plenty of strength to hold the 8" mirror without the hassle of using the locking screws, I find them horrible as they actually tend to de-collimate the mirror when used so its another back and forward operation.
I tend to agree with you on the locking screws, a bit of an over kill and yes the to tend to de-collimate when you tension them.
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