P3D Almost ready to stereo . . .

[Charles Pflanze <cwpf@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

After a month or two of collecting gear and information, almost entirely
through the internet, I'm almost ready to shoot my first roll of stereo
film.  My new copy of Dr. T's book about the Realist is bringing me up to
speed on the basics.  I'm puzzled at myself as to why I'm so enthusiastic
about something I've no experience with, is this normal?  - does it last
or am I in for a big letdown? 
 
The largest gap in my limited knowledge concerns mounts and mounting
procedures.  Some of what I'm reading is still going over my head and I'm
not sure some of the terminology. Should I start with heat seal or tape-up
cardboard mounts or buy the expensive plastic RBT mounts?  It seems that
proper placement of the film chips is critical to performance.  The chips
are small, it looks very easy misalign them in the frames.  Which mounts
are easiest for the beginner?  I've got a polaroid film cutter and a light
box.  What else do I need besides the mounts themselves and some tape,
glove, tweezers, etc. 
 
Charles