[simpits-tech] backlit panels 101

[Sean Galbraith]

At 12:07 PM 12/29/02 +0200, you wrote:
>Thanks
>
>That's exactly what i needed.
>Do you think using 1.4mm instead of 1.6 will make much difference ? this is
>the only thing i can get here.
>
>Thanks
>
>Ido

I don't think it will make a difference, and chances are, 1.4 and 1.6 *are* 
the same stuff.  We use a number of different materials, which are all 
nominally 16 Gauge, but can measure out anywhere from 1.4 through to 1.7, 
even though on paper "16 Gauge" is 1.6mm

Reality check is; will you ever notice that it's 0.2mm under size? Hell the 
paint will be thicker than that :) and by the time you have the panel 
completed nobody will be looking at the ali plate ;-)


Sean (who_plays_with_sheet_steel_for_a_living)