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Old 27-07-2024, 11:26 AM
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Mike, yes it is a Byers 15" research drive collected from Edward's (R.I.P.) workshop in Bairstow California. For insurance purposes an identical unit was acquired in 1995 and remains unused just in case for a rainy day. Seriously though Mathis drives (and mounts) have an excellent reputation as well. Cheers.
Yeah my friend and partner in the 18" project visited Ed in California too, in1987, said his workshop was drive drool city!

We had a 9" Thomas Mathis drive on this scope as a test run for the big 16.8" er it tracked beautifully with low PE.

Mike
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