diy crayford focuser

[chazbear]

bid hello my first post
i am looking for plans/drawings with dimensions to make my own crayford focuser for my 6inch newt procect diameter of my tube is 200mm..if any one has any info or diy sites would be most gratefull
regards chazbear;)

[Zubenel]

Hi ,
I had to build my own Crayford to accomodate the low focal point of my mirror's light cone through small secondary mirror. I still have all my calculations and sketches. I should be able to get to them with in the week for you. :thumbsup:

[chazbear]

hi zubenel
that would be awsome
regards chazbear

[Rod]

There are several links here:

http://members.ziggo.nl/jhm.vangastel/Astronomy/links.htm

Scroll down to the heading 'self made focusers'

Rod

[chazbear]

thanks rod
some usefull sites youve given good for ideas
regards charlie:)