Joe's 12" Truss -- Gettin' Close . . .

Joe's 12" is close to completion with a full upper tube assembly and
single fan. The focuser is a 2-speed Moonlite.

A Rocker Box for Joe's 12" Truss Telescope...

The rocker box for Joe's 12" telescope is underway. So far, just right.

Joe's 12" Truss -- A Little More ...

Large 24" altitude bearings will make for a well-balanced
and stable telescope.

Joe's 12" Truss and more...

The rocker box sides and alt bearings taking shape for his 12"
truss telescope with full UTA. The alt bears are 20" in diameter.

Rocker Box Sides for Kevin ...

For Kevin's 10" custom rocker box. These sides are made
with furniture grade Baltic birch. Now to varnish and ship!!

And More for Joe's Truss Telescope...A

All assembled, mirror box, UTA and truss-section. 

The truss section on the mirror box.

The mirror box, truss section and UTA ready to assemble.

More on Joe's 12" Telescope . . .

The beautiful Swayze Optical primary is the centerpiece of this telescope.
The focuser is a 2-speed 2" Moonlite crayford and a curved-vane
4-vane spider. 

Each of my telescopes include a custom-made mirror cover.