[GC - South Aus]

Hi Brian

Thanks for your input, it is greatly appreciated.

Originally Posted by brian nordstrom

Hi Gav , I think the mounts bearings , eg. RA and Dec 's bearings are from a large , I mean LARGE !!,,, Machine's drive shaft . .
If so the bearings will be needle rollers on both axis's and will be super smooth if cleaned and new grease is used , you might even see where the old grease nipple used to live ?? .
I am a Boilermaker of many years and this mount looks to have been made by one of us ? or a fitter on the mine site's perhaps ?
Its a good piece of smooth and solid engineering .
Looking forward to the next chapter ,
Brian.

I think your right it's definitely some kind of home job, but has been solidly made.

Interesting points about the bearings and I will keep them in mind.

Glad you are enjoying the project and I will try to keep it as interesting as possible.

Clear Skies

Gav