[mura_gadi (Steve)]

Nice scope... can't start to think how you would make such a fast small mirror. Great little desk top unit!

With the A-Bonded plywood I think you also get no gaps or holes when cut. The others will require filling. Flexiply looks really versatile for round tubes and has a high grade surface and A-bond glue. Also make sure it is hard wood core, not a softwood fill if your taking weight on it. A light colour for the wood is better over dark for dewing.

There are companies in Oz that will make plywood to spec, for glue finish, wood types and surface panel finish.