I am redesigning my truss dobsonian for a 16-inch full thickness blank. Does anyone have suggestions on a mirror cell for a glass that size? Preferrably, I...
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Christopher Erickson
data_plumber1
Feb 6, 2007 3:41 pm
These might help: http://www.parksoptical.com/index2.php?cPath=26_132&cat=Primary+Mirror+Cells ...
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tom walker
triblene
Feb 10, 2007 8:22 am
I developed a strange but very effective way of mounting large mirrors on flat circles of wood. Construct the wood circle from heavy very high quality (marine...
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lancelottlink
Feb 14, 2007 2:44 pm
... blank. Does anyone have ... would consider siliconing the ... not be easy and am leaning ... products/companies? ... truss and ... use a plop design cell...
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wtxdonk
Feb 15, 2007 2:46 pm
Hi Guyus: I'm brand new to this group and I came with a problem. I have a GP mount (not DX version) that is about 5-6 years old, bought new and moderately...
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Christopher Erickson
data_plumber1
Feb 15, 2007 3:07 pm
The Astronomy Boy site might help. I have replaced the grease in my mounts with white lithium. http://www.astronomyboy.com/cg5/ "My advice is free and worth...
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wtxdonk
Feb 15, 2007 5:25 pm
... THANKS CHRIS!! The Astronomy Boy site was just what I needed. I now have this site bookmarked. Don Semi-retired engineer C9.25 Orion 100/6 ... new". ... ...
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Wes & Lou
martay6taylor
Feb 16, 2007 11:59 am
Doon- Here’s a site Christopher also previously provided to me… nothing but illustrations- you may find helpful as well- HYPERLINK ...
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firedjl
Feb 21, 2007 7:29 pm
Hello all, new to this and some other sites. I've found that the Made in China stuff uses a stiff silicone-based viscous "grease" on slow-moving parts to...
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milliesand@...
rumybro2
Feb 22, 2007 4:39 pm
The "better" mounts have had their gear train lapped, which takes time and money. Mix up a small batch of grease and some fine lapping powder, such as 20...
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Gene DiGennaro
genedig65
Feb 22, 2007 5:40 pm
Hello folks, My name is Gene and this is my first post to the group. I have a Konus (Bosma made)EQ4/CG-5 clone that they call EM-10. I'm in the process of ...
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Christopher Erickson
data_plumber1
Feb 22, 2007 5:48 pm
I suspect that the Chinese business model is to target the guy who walks in and says "what's the cheapest you got?" and has no deeper awareness of the value of...
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Don Latham
firedjl
Feb 22, 2007 10:18 pm
I agree, Tom. You're right about the lapping, and Chinese quality control, too. Make sure everyone understands we mean to lap only metal gears, remembering...
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tatsco
Feb 23, 2007 2:30 pm
Hi Folks, As captioned, if you are interested in, please go to the following link to take a look. < http://www.geocities.com/tatsco/Vixen_New.htm > In...
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rumybro2
Feb 23, 2007 2:43 pm
Sadly, I believe you are right about most consumers. Been there, done that myself. Take tools for example. A screwdriver is a screwdriver is a screwdriver,...
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rumybro2
Feb 23, 2007 2:48 pm
You're right, Don. Should have specified that this method of lapping gears is for METAL. Tom ... control, ... gears, ... the grit ... REALLY ... the ... sleeve...
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Gene DiGennaro
genedig65
Feb 26, 2007 1:29 am
... Anyone? Surely I can't be the only fool who bought one of these!...
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Rick Berry
rixb68
Feb 28, 2007 11:36 pm
Hello! I'm looking at getting an Antares EQ3 mount from Kendrick Astro Instruments for my Orion ST80. I got the ST80 with the Paragon tripod with the intention...
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warpedcorp
Mar 11, 2007 6:14 am
FYI... I am finalizing the current order for Belt Drive Kits. If you are already on the list, you should have received a confirmation request. If you did not...
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Christopher Erickson
data_plumber1
Mar 11, 2007 6:02 pm
A must see! http://www.astro-physics.com/index.htm?whatsnew/madeinamerica Triple-check your local broadcast time. "My advice is free and worth every penny!" ...
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firedjl
Mar 13, 2007 6:54 am
Didn't mean to be too pedantic :-) Forgot my additional priceless wisdom: try to do equal total time in each direction, but not to fall into a rhythm so each...
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RAP
applecounty_1
Mar 13, 2007 2:50 pm
... fall ... lapping ... quality ... are ... embed ... course ... use ... your ... (in ... to ... on ... low- ... tried ... I am not really qualified to...
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j_minnerath
Mar 18, 2007 5:52 pm
Any of you guys out there who have built this type of split ring equatorial? Or used it? I've been trying to find some design references for it, but haven't...
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John Strange
coinredcat
Mar 19, 2007 6:02 pm
Hi, I built the split ring design below many years ago after I saw it in Telescope Making. The equatorial platform seems more popular now which is a pity as I ...
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j_minnerath
Mar 22, 2007 4:29 pm
... John, never have been able to find that location for those designs. But back to the general subject. I was going to use pillow blocks for the new DEC axle...
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warpedcorp
Mar 22, 2007 5:43 pm
FYI... This will be the last call for those wanting the belt conversion kits for the Meade LXD55/75 GEM mounts (and identical clones). This is a completely...
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John Strange
coinredcat
Mar 25, 2007 6:44 pm
Hi John, The address below should work hopefully, the last one worked for while but I find site addresses stop working quite often now. ...
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j_minnerath
Mar 26, 2007 9:55 pm
... believe it was Porter who came up with the basic idea, I believe he was trying to get around the problem of inaccessible NCP with the English yoke. My...
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warpedcorp
Mar 27, 2007 6:43 am
FYI... I have sent out confirmations on all orders for the WarpsDrive Belt Conversion Kits. If you think you ordered, you meant to order, you asked to order or...
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j_minnerath
Mar 27, 2007 2:35 pm
I've been posting a lot of questions looking for ideas about improvements to a standard split-ring mount. Many folks here have offered sugestions and pointed...
