I really like polysmooth. It's not wax, but it has similar printing characters to PLA, and it can easily be smoothed with IPA. Here is my first...
Over the weekend I made the proper Vixen dovtail clamp for the mount. Because of the overhang in the dovetail, in order to sand cast this part I...
No joke, that is is my last name, guess I found the right hobby, ha.
I received the 127mm Mak. It seems like a nice solid scope. It has 1/4-20 threaded holes in it's dovetail, so I temporarily mounted it to the...
If imaging is you main interest, most experienced astrophotographers on the forums and Reddit recommend stating with something small. Most...
There is a great full length telescope making documentary on YouTube with John Dobson himself. There is also a great ATM section on the...
Good to know. Thanks!
I made a temporary bracket to adapt the 1/4-20 thread on my so-so spotting scope to the mount. I also added an aluminum handle for now, until I...
I have a really good supply of known good quality casting alloy. I work at a company developing pumps, and the housings are 0.5" thick 15lb...
Over the weekend, I was able to machine the altitude axis parts. [img] I am really happy with how it is coming together. The new axis is a...
I don't actually have a telescope for this mount yet. For testing I'm planing on using my 80mm spotting scope. My end goal it to dual mount two...
I ordered and received the heavier duty CST/Berger 60-ALQRI20-O Tripod for $60. This thing feels very sturdy, but as expected the legs have no...
I cut up and melted the bad parts. I always like cut away views, it's neat to see a CAD Section view come to life. [IMG] Over the weekend...
DavidF, Thanks for the tips, I tried again this past weekend and nailed the two press fit bearing bores. Negativ3, This is what i used. SolarEZ...
The first one I screwed up by not measuring and overshooting the eyeballed rough "undersized" dimension. The second one I was more cautious and...
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