Alex,
Most of the good home-made stuff begins as a pile of bits and pieces and junk. It's up to us to turn it into Astro Art.
You will usually find that the majority of home-made items are made with overkill in mind, so if you make a home made mount to carry a 12", it will probably carry a 14 - 16".
I think Darren (wombat) was looking at making a home made fork mount for his 12" as well.
If you want some very solid heavy duty axis bearing use car hubs. If they can carry the weight of a car they can carry a telescope!!!
Mine has Holden hubs and bearings on both axis and they glide so smooooothly.
I look forward to seeing your plans and watch it develop.
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Originally Posted by harspidfire or however you spell it
- i like the heavy duty quality of home made stuff
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Also gives a sense of pride - and it's cheaper too!