Convert Tube Newtonian to Dobsonian

Traveler · Post by **Traveler** » Sat Nov 17, 2007 3:18 am

Hi,
Does anyone know how much would it cost approximately to convert it into a dobsonian? Are there any workshops that can fabricate the wooden parts needed for it? Thanks!

chrisyeo · Post by **chrisyeo** » Sat Nov 17, 2007 10:39 pm

If you DIY, it'll cost less than $50 total.

zirconion · Post by **zirconion** » Sat Nov 07, 2009 2:49 pm

chrisyeo wrote:If you DIY, it'll cost less than $50 total.

Hi

Does anyone know where can i find a good carpenter to fabricate a dob base for 114mm. The base that came with the scope is CMI so i hope to find a fabricator to re-do the base with real wood hehe!

Thanks a zillion

rlow · Post by **rlow** » Sun Nov 08, 2009 11:03 am

I could suggest or help you. Contact me offline via sms.

zirconion · Post by **zirconion** » Sun Nov 08, 2009 12:28 pm

rlow wrote:I could suggest or help you. Contact me offline via sms.

Thanks Rlow

I will sms u later.

Cheers

zirconion · Post by **zirconion** » Tue Nov 10, 2009 12:57 am

Still looking for carpenter to build the dob base. If anyone know a good carpenter please recommend thanks

rlow · Post by **rlow** » Wed Nov 11, 2009 12:10 pm

Still looking for carpenter to build the dob base. If anyone know a good carpenter please recommend thanks

You pm me for my h/p no., yet did not contact/sms me. Perhaps I should clarify my position:

a. I said I can suggest as I am working in the construction industry and so I know some carpenters (but it won't be cheap to do a one-off job...) and

b. I said I can help as I am currently building a dob, and also fabricating an adapter to retrofit a refractor. I have my own array of power tools & work benches at home to do my my own cutting, routing, drilling, tapping, finishing etc and I personally have access to two workshops to do my own milling and welding as well. I have ample ATM material to work with. Trained in architecture, I also like to do my own design. So if you want to DIY, I can also help you with design, materials & fabrication. ATM is something I also enjoy doing, apart from observing. And I am speaking as a hobbyist, not a vendor. [smilie=info.gif]

However I do not want to carry on this discussion here, as it would be tedious & less efficient to do it online. You guys did not give much details for us to reply specifically anyway. So if you like, just call me & we can discuss or arrange something.

zirconion · Post by **zirconion** » Wed Nov 11, 2009 2:04 pm

rlow wrote:
Still looking for carpenter to build the dob base. If anyone know a good carpenter please recommend thanks
You pm me for my h/p no., yet did not contact/sms me. Perhaps I should clarify my position:

a. I said I can suggest as I am working in the construction industry and so I know some carpenters (but it won't be cheap to do a one-off job...) and

b. I said I can help as I am currently building a dob, and also fabricating adapter for a refractor. I have my own array of power tools & work benches at home to do my my own cutting, routing, drilling, tapping, finishing etc and I personally have access to two workshops to do my own milling and welding as well. I have ample ATM material to work with. Trained in architecture, I also like to do my own design, so if you want to DIY, I can also help you with design, materials & fabrication. ATM is something I also enjoy doing, apart from observing.

However I do not want to carry on this discussion here , as it would be tedious & less efficient to do it online. You guys did not give much details for us to reply specifically anyway. So if you like, just call me & we can discuss or arrange something.

Hi Richard

Thanks for the clarification. I am oversea now will give you a call next weekend once i am back.

Cheers!