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Re: Little Mouse



"Wayne Stewart" <waynes@telus.dotnet> wrote in message
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: Michael J. Mahon wrote:
:
: > In principle, one could print a suitable pattern on mylar or
on
: > a transparent film that could be applied to an aluminum
plate.
: > In practice, it might be difficult to get the horizontal and
vertical
: > rulings the right "color" and transparency to get smooth
tracking.
: >
: > Your best bet is to try to find one of the original plates,
or
: > one that is similar enough to work.  ;-(
:
: I tried printing a few patterns onto transparency sheets with
an
: inkjet but it didn't work too well. I think maybe the black was
: too translucent.
: Finding the original plate might be more than difficult. I've a
few
: ideas on materials to try out so I'll see how that goes.

Try putting the translucent printout on a mirror.

Bill @ GarberStreet Enterprizez };-)
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