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Old 24-10-2015, 05:38 PM
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nobby2 (Neil)
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Time to start the real build

While I'm saving for a focuser, spider and bits, I have started on the truss connections. I have tested a variety of solutions using wood and found the solutions not convincing. So here is my Alloy solution using C Channel and L lengths. Using a bike Cam lever for the quick release solution.
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