Yup, near-field and far-field is a b*tch at 1st, altho i wouldnt recommend tape for a shimming plate.. it might not be stable enough. Thin aluminum flashing is available at most hw stores but I'm electing for another option-[with mirrors] -will post more when (& if) I get it working..
-S
PS- Dave- your Aixiz glass achromats (got 'em today) are gonna work well for the red project looks like Maybe a triple 636 in the future...hope- hope...
PPS- Tonite the wifey said "you got something in the mail"; I open them up then she said"let me see" and dumped them all over the floor--aaarrrggghhhh-- I dont think any damage was done tho... they're well sealed even without the bubble pad..
CDBeam- Yeah a direct inj bluey -- well --that would be nice