Wanna make a scope? Or better still, grind a mirror yourself. Or, you have some good tips in making a really useful accessory? This is the place to show what your hands can do...
ariefm71
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by ariefm71 Sun Jul 30, 2006 2:01 am
Assembling...
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by ariefm71 Sun Jul 30, 2006 2:03 am
Fan (with speed controller) ...
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by ariefm71 Sun Jul 30, 2006 2:07 am
OTA weight = 10.5kg, with dovetail and tube rings = 11.9kg
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by ariefm71 Sun Jul 30, 2006 2:13 am
i'm done...
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by acc Sun Jul 30, 2006 9:37 am
That's a beauty! Bring it to JumP next week?
We do it in the dark...
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by ariefm71 Sun Jul 30, 2006 11:29 am
Thanks, CC. Yes, I'll bring it to the JuMP on the 5th. Anyone in the east can give me a lift?
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by ariefm71 Sun Jul 30, 2006 11:40 am
Btw, if anyone thinking about making 10" f/6.4 for EQ-mounting, think again.
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by Tachyon Sun Jul 30, 2006 11:53 am
Nice!!! BTW, Arief, why is it that in one picture (the one with your son) the scope looks shorter than the last picture? My eyes are playing tricks on me!
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ariefm71
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by ariefm71 Sun Jul 30, 2006 11:55 am
The last picture is a 10" f/6.4 :-) i took it before I cut the aluminum poles to fit my 10" f/5
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by Airconvent Sun Jul 30, 2006 2:40 pm
wow...nice! how about doing a pdf document on how to construct this scope for those who have time to spare?
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