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    Re: SNO-T Manual, Heath Brochure CLEANING SEXTANTS
    From: Glendon
    Date: 2004 Aug 7, 13:10 +1000

    ----- Original Message -----
    From: Joel Jacobs
    
    I am sorry to be a bother again, but I still have a problem. The SNO-T link
    results in a 404 Error. Since I was able to read the Heath manual, I doubt
    my pdf system's at fault.
    
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    Ah yes, I put it up in a hurry and made a mistake....the link is now fixed.
    I hope the file now comes out ok for you.
    
    I thought you and perhaps others might find the Heath Brochure useful. Its
    dated 1937 on the frontierspiece, and 1936 somewhere else.I found it
    particularily interesting as I have a Heath sextant, which is a lovely piece
    of history to hold. However my SNO-T is very much my preferred instrument of
    use.
    
    As far as cleaning and maintenance goes, my approach is lens tissue for the
    mirrors and shades, a soft cloth for the frame and metal parts, regular
    brushing of the teeth, and the lightest oiling of the teeth...infrequent,
    just enough to prevent metal to metal contact. I must confess that my
    sextant is rarely used at sea, and never in rough conditions .(Thats what
    GPS's are for??) Heresy in this group, perhaps. But the truth.
    
    Lee Martin
    
    
    

       
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