[simpits-tech] backlit panels 101

[Sean Galbraith]

At 12:39 PM 12/29/02 +0200, you wrote:
>I was mainly worried about the threading for the screws ( that connect the
>light plate) , if that will make a difference there
>
>Ido

If you are using Dzus, then I'd say "no", they have a spring type thingee 
in them to keep tension on the fastener (looking at one now in fact).

Hope that helps :)

Sean.



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>At 12:07 PM 12/29/02 +0200, you wrote:
> >Thanks
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> >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.
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> >Thanks
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> >Ido
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>I don't think it will make a difference, and chances are, 1.4 and 1.6 *are*
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>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
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>Reality check is; will you ever notice that it's 0.2mm under size? Hell the
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>paint will be thicker than that :) and by the time you have the panel
>completed nobody will be looking at the ali plate ;-)
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>Sean (who_plays_with_sheet_steel_for_a_living)
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