[sac-board] Re: SAC Screen

On Thu, 1 Jun 2006 10:25:19 -0700, Rotramel, Rick \(AZ77\) wrote:

> -----Original Message-----
> >  
> > Speaking of screens, I'd also like to start the process of considering
> > acquiring/buying a new one before someone gets hurt with that one.  I've
> > not a clue on how to go about it. Does anyone have any ideas or perhaps
> > a deluxe extra-huge screen they'd like to donate to a worthy astronomy
> > club? Is the size measured diagonally like a television set? Are they
> > sold locally? Where?, etc.> Jenn,

> Yeah it's cumbersome, but it is rugged and durable. It's a nice size
> too.
> 
> Do we want to downsize the screen for easier handling? Maybe a little
> bit, but then will the tripod to hold it be sturdy enough?

I think Jennifer if referring to the fact that the screen is broken.

The screen base/roll-up won't lock making transporting difficult (it will
slide up/down the main pole).  I thought we just needed the pin-unit that
is housed inside the red cover.  This locks the various items on the
vertical pole (one for locking the retractable top of the pole and one
for the screen base/roll-up).  I suggested purchasing another but others
have said this wouldn't work due to reasons that aren't clear to me.

        -Paul

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