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Re: sextant precision.
From: Robert Gainer
Date: 2005 Jun 18, 23:40 +0000
From: Robert Gainer
Date: 2005 Jun 18, 23:40 +0000
George, I think the silver in the inlay is malleable enough to withstand the relatively small differences in the coefficient of expansion of the two metals. The overall distortion of the frame is liable to be more of a real but temporarily problem. Robert Gainer _________________________________________________________________ Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! Download today - it's FREE! http://messenger.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200471ave/direct/01/