[anthony2302749]

Been a while since my last update. Between, high winds, rain, funeral and wedding anniversary etc I finally got the dome sorted.

As I stated in my previous post, I made mess of the dome ring by stuffing the levels which meant the dome did not sit flush with the top of the observatory. After stuffing around trying to resolve the problem, I decide the best course of action was to redo the levels from scratch. So, working through the problem I realised a laser level would be the way to go. I ended up purchasing a Ozito 360-degree line laser from Bunnings for $139. Important point, should have purchase the unit at the start of the project would have save a lot of time and material. Oh well live and learn.

So, I level the top of the observatory, built a new ring for the dome, cut out the old dome ring inserted the new one, checking the level as I went. The end result is that the top of the observatory sits flush with the base of the dome. And with the rollers installed the dome now rotates smoothly.

Cheers