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Post by vmetoile on Dec 17, 2011 10:49:55 GMT -5
hi! i deside to start a new thread for this new scope. for the planks i use birch ply 3/16'' (4.7mm). i cut the planks with a small benchsaw, the blade angled at 22.5° it end up not too bad. Attachments:
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Post by vmetoile on Dec 17, 2011 10:52:18 GMT -5
figure out how it fit. not too bad also. Attachments:
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Post by vmetoile on Dec 17, 2011 10:53:00 GMT -5
here a another one Attachments:
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Post by vmetoile on Dec 17, 2011 10:56:11 GMT -5
cut the baffles,they will be spaced 200mm apart, and i made 5 baffles as the tube is only 1092mm long. Attachments:
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Post by vmetoile on Dec 17, 2011 10:58:13 GMT -5
gluing the baffles in place using plyscope's technic. Attachments:
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Post by vmetoile on Dec 17, 2011 10:59:15 GMT -5
nice picture! Attachments:
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Post by vmetoile on Dec 17, 2011 11:00:31 GMT -5
two glued and first coat of primer. Attachments:
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Post by vmetoile on Dec 17, 2011 11:04:44 GMT -5
i use mat paint for the inside,two coat, then glue the two halfs together,let it dry, then i start sand the tube. Attachments:
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Post by vmetoile on Dec 17, 2011 11:05:32 GMT -5
one more Attachments:
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Post by vmetoile on Dec 17, 2011 11:06:41 GMT -5
one day! i'll be back soon Vince Attachments:
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Post by plyscope on Dec 17, 2011 18:45:25 GMT -5
Good job Vince, it is looking great! It makes me really happy to see your pictures. Andy
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Post by vmetoile on Dec 19, 2011 8:04:04 GMT -5
thank you Andy ! it is very fun to build. this is my first atemp as scope builder and my wood skill is limited to ordinary house working. i am learning a lot and will surly build another tube either for these lens (5'' f12) or another one. this scope look great and i am taking care to keep things straight and square.but few defects are showing here and there. nothing realy bad. all coments are welcome. Vince Attachments:
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Post by vmetoile on Dec 19, 2011 8:06:58 GMT -5
after sanding the focuser end to make it as square as possible i installed the focuser to do some checks. Attachments:
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Post by vmetoile on Dec 19, 2011 8:08:27 GMT -5
so far so good ! something like 3mm off. not too bad. Attachments:
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Post by vmetoile on Dec 19, 2011 8:09:24 GMT -5
another one Attachments:
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