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Step 1: Mirror protection and transport.
Given that these mirrors will not form part of the permanent structure of the scope, and will be inserted before each viewing session and removed after, they need to be protected in transport. There are several thousand dollars-worth of glass here - so I want them safe.
I've built the first of two boxes which will stack and be locked together for transport. The bottom has a raised section which will hold the mirror up off the bottom. There is good room at each corner to be able to curl your fingers underneath to safely grip and lift the mirror out. I'll be covering the interior in felt - which will close the gaps down the side and protect the sides. The wood I used is 2cm-thick solid jarrah - nice and solid and very pretty. Brass screws finish it off.
I intend to make an elasticised soft acid-free "swimming cap" to cover the mirrors to protect them from dust and being accidentally touched.
Cheers
Chris
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