C8 with broken corrector plate

[traveller]

Up for sale is a C8 black tube with broken corrrector plate.
The rear mirror and Fastar assembly are still in good condition.
I have searched on how to replace the corrector plate, but the short answer is you have to get one custom made, which will be more than the cost of a second hand C8.
Anyway, may be useful for someone who is looking for spare parts or looking for a challenging project :lol:
I am not really sure what price to put on it, so how about $250 pick up?
Just the OTA, no dovetail, no finder, no visual back.
PM me if you are keen.
Thanks for looking.
Bo

[Jauffray]

Hi
This is Jacques
I will not fix it but may use the it parts if one day a corrector plate can be match.
Can you contact me.
0449668675

[Jauffray]

To fix it you need first the buy any corrector plate
Used or new.
Then drill the center center hole to match the ..
Original central hole size.
Then you need to re move coating of the secondary.
Then re figures the hyperboloid of the secondary.
Which is very very difficult and need special test equipment such as an expensive FLAT of 8 inch and other eequipment.
Then have secondary mirro re alluminized .cost arount $190.
Each process is very difficult.
I buy it just to see if I can get a used corrector plate or may be spares.

Cheers.
0449668675

[traveller]

Thanks Jacques,
I sent you a text with details.
Yes, the steps you outlined are what’s required to fix it, but I don’t have the time (plus too many scopes to play with).
Cheers
Bo