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scrapped
Hi all,
Hopefully someone can get something out of this but I have scrapped this project. I must thank everyone for their replies, great info.
Why have i scrapped it? After many years of thinking and drafts I have finally created some rings that allow the telescope to rotate, Wilcox rings if you may. Cutting the scope will get in the way.
These rings allow the tube to rotate on bearings for a near frictionless spin, not so much of a problem on small newtonions but on larger ones when you try and rotate it for a better viewing angle you will often also move the head slightly ruining any alignment on a goto (not polar but goto alignment) as most don't have encoders like the EQ6.
I have tried all combinations of Wincox rings and loosening the rings, teflon, other felts etc.. none have been satisfactory.
Manufacturing requires basic wood tools, ebay, bunnings and other local easy to get to suppliers. Im cheap so everything is made to be as cheap as possible leaving the maker to increase quality when wanted.
I'll start a new thread and put the link here. Dont worry I will do a instructable.
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