First light for the new-length Newtonian.....
Rudimentary testing only tonight - reached focus no problem visually with the 35mm extension piece in focuser, and DSLR (D70) focused without.
Image of the moon - not great, but focused - taken at the end of my driveway about 2hr after moonrise in a stiff breeze - scope now seriously needs rebalancing of course, so I had to hold the tube still while the shutter opened. Also forgot to take the thing off ISO 1600 from the other night
At least it focuses!
Will recollimate soon, then hopefully will punch out some DSO's....
Mike - I'm in the process of putting together an article about the adventure.