Is it only the 5inch?  I tried using a standard 2HD floppy and
discovered it was not opaque.

Gene Johnson

Alan Zinn wrote:
> 
> At 08:34 AM 2/18/01 +0100, you wrote:
> 
> >For slit making I use external black plastic of 5 inch computer dicsquette
> >glued with super glue.
> >
> 
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> YES, don't throw away the old floppys!!  This is absolutely the best
> material for slits and other small, opaque material requirements.  For the
> Lookaround camera I cut various size slits from one piece.
> 
> Use a fresh, single-edge razor blade (craft knives are too thick) and a
> metal straight edge and cut on plate glass.  The disks themselves cut very
> cleanly and are opaque enough for slits but somewhat flimsy.
> 
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