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Originally Posted by Boozlefoot
Plywood, fibreglass, fixings and cement all now stored. Awaiting delivery of steel ring roll former and the subsequent rolling (by self) of the base ring. 2.4 metre diameter. (That will probably be 3 bottles of red timewise, and much cursing!) Using screwed steel strap behind panels during construction, then fibreglass strip over filled joints outside, then eggshell blue pondpaint finish. Aperture will be a "lift out", 2 panels wide (+800mm) by 2nd and 3rd panels down. This gives a complete circumference above and below the aperture for strength and rigidity. Finally, I'm getting underway after procrastinating over dome vs ROR. Will house the 10" SCT on handmade GEM/GOTO. Completion June 2018?
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Looks great Boozle, for the Big Meade..you dont get much obstruction with higher objects near Zenith with only the 2nd and 3rd removed.?..I guess to keep it all strong..looking good!
bigjoe.