Now
that both optical tubes have been assembled and checked against the mountain 10
miles away to verify focal length, it is time to make permanent and adjustable
attachments for the primary cell.
1
inch masonite washers using secondary as index marking 120 deg points 1/8” holes at 120 deg points
5/8”
holes to make slots cutting slot
w/leatherman finishing slots &
attaching cell w/deck screws/washers
cell
now attached and adjustable
With
the primary cells attached, secondary spiders done, tertiary assemblies done,
and upper rings rotating, we can proceed to build a cradle to hold the two
tubes.
5
1/4“ space between tubes cutting
cradle parts on table saw
cradle ready to assemble
all joints are glued then temporary nailed 1/8 holes for deck screws then countersink holes
finally attaching deck screws Cradle ready
for tube balancing
The
cradle is 36 ½” wide, 16 ½” high and 8” deep.
We will add corner bracing after balancing the tubes and installing the
tube fasteners