|
Thanks Eric, they're not to my taste, but I appreciate the craftsmanship which has gone into them. Works of art!
I particularly like the smaller of the two in the seconds image of the second link.
I believe that if it wasn't for the popularity of the timber Dobsonian and many of the innovative designs and features of using timber in telescope construction, this wonderful hobby would not have been as easily accessible to the wider public, and sparking an interest in someone out there who would otherwise may have hesitated in taking up the hobby due to cost. Timber is easy to buy and work with for the amateur astronomer. I highly doubt any well made timber telescope is going to fall apart for many years.
Peter I do like the design of the base and the bearings on the Portaball!
|