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Old 21-01-2012, 09:58 PM
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diy crayford focuser

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i am looking for plans/drawings with dimensions to make my own crayford focuser for my 6inch newt procect diameter of my tube is 200mm..if any one has any info or diy sites would be most gratefull
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Old 22-01-2012, 12:07 AM
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Hi ,
I had to build my own Crayford to accomodate the low focal point of my mirror's light cone through small secondary mirror. I still have all my calculations and sketches. I should be able to get to them with in the week for you.
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Old 22-01-2012, 05:21 AM
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hi zubenel
that would be awsome
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Old 22-01-2012, 11:25 AM
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There are several links here:

http://members.ziggo.nl/jhm.vangaste...nomy/links.htm

Scroll down to the heading 'self made focusers'

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Old 23-01-2012, 05:28 AM
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ceayford

thanks rod
some usefull sites youve given good for ideas
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