Thursday, July 13, 2017

A 16" Kit for Howard . . .

Except for mounting Howard's spider and focuser (the spider is yet to be
delivered), I've complete his 16" kit for a Hubble Mirror. Note
the 6-point flotation mirror cell. Howard lives in Salem, Oregon.

Monday, July 10, 2017

An Eyepiece Tray....

I don't to make these very often, but here's an eyepiece tray for Will's
13.1" telescope. Plenty of room for two 1.25" and two 2" eyepieces.

Howard's 16" Kit -- A Rocker Box....

Howard's rocker box assembled with clamps to check "fit". His
kit is nearing completion. just a few more items and hardware to add....

Thursday, July 6, 2017

A 16" Strut Kit with ETT . . .


Under construction is a 16" kit for Howard in Salem, Oregon.
An Easy Transport Telescope (ETT) and 6-point flotation cell is included.

The "beginnings" of the 6-point flotation cell and focuser bracket.

Tuesday, July 4, 2017

Little Projects Now and Then ....

Every now and then I get a small project to help an ATMer.
Here's Alan's JMI "Even Horizon" focuser on a 1/4" thick aluminum
focuser bracket. Plenty sturdy for any application.

Alan lives in Chicago, Illinois. One of my favorite cities.

A 14" Kit Ready to Pack . . .

All completed and ready to pack for shupping, a 14" Kit for Peter
in Canmore, Alberta, Canada. Note the 6-point flotation mirror cell.

Sunday, July 2, 2017