6 inch f/8 Skywatcher objective lens, truss refractor build

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...
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whoa Sarjeet, its a beauty!
Looks like part of the LHC or perhaps a deep earth drill core sample [smilie=cool.gif]
Do you have photos of it in disassembled form?
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It can fire 20mm rounds too! LOL.

No it can't be disassembled like a normal truss reflector and set up again for use. Everything is bolted tight for rigidity.
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20mm plossls or Naglers?

Well, it looks better but bulkier than a 152mm white or yellow ota
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Looks like a Formula 1 Design Scope! I like the color scheme. Well done!
Will get in touch soon for a short walk one evening towards a visit!
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Wow! Very neat! [smilie=love.gif]
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So does it work as well as it looks? Time to mount it and test its performance.
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10000rpm wrote:It can fire 20mm rounds too! LOL.

No it can't be disassembled like a normal truss reflector and set up again for use. Everything is bolted tight for rigidity.
thanks...I think you will trigger the "Mas Selamat" alarms if you brought that across the causeway! or could this be used to stop the oil flow in the Gulf.
BTW.. How do you mount it?
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This weekend we will find out! Hope it's not all show and no go! Hahaha
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