Well, Ken, you just did, hello.. Not much to say. Today I made new wheelblocks for my 20 inch Dob. Since I computorized the scope, I can't use the handbarrows...
Ok, here is something that may interest fellow ATM's planning on a visit to Stellafane this year: I will be giving a talk Saturday afternoon at 2 P.M. on the...
"Something!" There, someone said it. <g> I don't have anything going until I get a mirror back from being figured. Then I'll start building my final ATM...
Well... I'm polishing out a 14.5" on my polishing machine and got tired of baby sitting with the CEO in one hand. Went out to the garage and scrounged...
Hi Listers. I have a 18 inch Newt and need a good mount. Do you have plans Bill for your mount? Can I see or get a copy, please. Currently using copy of a GEM...
... After many years absence, I'm back into mirror grinding, and intend to make a machine. I'm looking for suggestions and specifications. I have on hand: ...
James and all Interesting I have a bunch of failed pump designs, one cost me a nicely polished out blank ( I use the pieces for paper weights J ) My best...
Dave There is too many designs for me to recommend any as best, However –use chain drive instead of pulleys- Many people figure with a machine, my machine...
Hi Glenn! ... your ... This is a little extreme but I love the way it looks. Some light control pieces will be needed for most of the places I observe. See pic...
... James, Looks good as always on your projects! Interesting that you used the computer to control it... I built something similar years ago and used a magnet...
What can I say? ... From: "Ken Hunter" <atm_ken_hunter@...> To: <atm_free@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Friday, August 06, 2004 8:07 AM Subject: [atm_free]...
Can you actually leave this thing running unattended? It would make me very nervous! Why does the grit in the slurry not gum up the valve and pump? . . ....
Hi folks I finally got my homemade lateral wire tester nearly right and was doing a quick initial test. I took three sets of readings and was pleased with...
Hello all, I just found this group. I'm interested in making lenses for eyepieces and telescope correctors. They are becoming more expensive with each new wide...
... I'll take that under advisement, but I've got the pile of pulleys already. I suppose the advantage of chain is positive drive/less hp loss to friction? ......
... My first machine used belts to slow the speed down so I have a ton of belts and sheaves if you need them just let me know what you need --The chain and...
... bounced; we'll see, I guess, whether this one does, too. ... I've checked Vladimirs account and it seems OK, could see no reason for his attempt to bounce....
... Yeah, no complaints here. I'm always a bit amazed that yahoo's lists work as well as they do. They must have some really throbbing connectivity. Dave...
... Sometimes I think it's become one of those situations where you can buy the finished goods cheaper than the raw materials. This is the case with clothing,...
Attend the major star parties and look about in the swapmeets to find odd bits of glass. There's a lot of BK-7/BSC-2 glass and then there are other pieces...
... From: David Wilson To: atm_free@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, August 08, 2004 10:09 PM Subject: [atm_free] lwt & Sixtests Hi folks I finally got my...
This site has a short section on making a homemade lens from a bottle bottom: http://www.geocities.com/telescope1999/14-5inch.html ... find odd ... are other ...
