I've decided to give my 10" mirror another try, since buying a mount + C9.25 from the US is prohibitive (thanks to the shipping!)
Is there anyplace I can buy Baltic Birch or at least furniture-grade plywood here in SG? I called this place called Euro Veneer in Hougang (handy, close to where I live) but they didn't know what Baltic Birch is!!
Also I got some Meade DS motors and am planning to Autostar the Dob I'm reconstructing. Where can I get some nylon threaded rod?
Thanks....
where can buy Baltic Birch in SG?
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What's your reason for wanting to use Baltic Birch? From what I have read, Baltic Birch was suggested by Kriege in his now default book for truss dob build for very large dobs like over 20 inch mirrors. At that size, u would want strong but yet light materials and Baltic Birch was thus recommended.
In any event, I don't think u can get this wood locally. Perhaps marine ply would be an alternative and it also offers a beautiful finish like Baltic Birch if that is also the reason u want to use it.
Cheers!
In any event, I don't think u can get this wood locally. Perhaps marine ply would be an alternative and it also offers a beautiful finish like Baltic Birch if that is also the reason u want to use it.
Cheers!
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