G'day guys,
I've been asked to build an 8 inch f6 newt and to get EP's and mount so suit.
I hope to be able to have some advice on whats best.
I'm only 16 but am a bit of an ATM and the fella saw some of my scopes and must have liked them becuse he wants one off me
I don't really know what I'm doing, just working it out as I go along, I thought I'd post some pictures as I progress and would love to have your opinion and any tips
So, here it go's...
The tube I've made from 18 strips of Hoop pine and 9 strips of Meranti, each is 8/29/1300mm and has 6.6 degree angled edges.
These were then taped together, and I ran a bead of glue down each gap and then rolled it up and let to set.
I've then done lots of planing and sanding and reckon I got a pretty good tube. It weighs about 4 kilos and is super strong, I'm planing on giving it a few coats of clear epoxy resin after I've cut out the focuser hole and stuff.
do you think it'll be alright?
Cheers
Jo