On Thu, 10 Mar 2005 19:31:07 +0000, in uk.d-i-y John Rumm
wrote:

wrote:

maybe you can describe 2 typical sole plates, 1 pressed steel 2mm
thick, one cast ali x mm thick. Without this, newbies buying really
havent got any clue how to interpret what constitutes a sufficiently
solid sole plate and what doesnt.

Being on the web and all, we could even include a photo! (or is that
going against the spirit of the FAQ?)

No reason why not if appropriate.

Phil
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