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Mitchell mount dimensions for custom hardmount construction
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What the thread found
- The center hole diameter on a Chapman standard Mitchell mount is approximately 3.5 inches
- Mitchell mount plates can be constructed at approximately 3 by 5 inches with a thickness around 0.25 inches
- The center hole size is consistent between Chapman and Fisher standard Mitchell mounts
Depends on
- Measurements are approximate rather than exact specifications
- Information represents guidelines rather than verified precise dimensions
- The depth of the center portion was requested but not definitively answered in the thread
- Different manufacturers may produce variations despite standard naming
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