Telrad

IMO a Telrad will make your life considerably easier. You will be finding objects in a fraction of the time it takes without one

This is a very amusing thread. I agree with the majority

Looks like an excellent build Darren, thanks for posting these links, especially the drawings and animation. I'm looking forward to seeing the latest phase of the build involving the deck..

It is definitely an inspiration for those of us who wish to build an Obsy, good ideas and practical advice such as this is beneficial and can be applied to our own future builds! Cheers Darren

I just received my order this morning from FLO!

As usual the service was excellent, I was kept in the loop and the delivery was prompt. IMO I would say they are the best retailer I have purchased from. Thanks Guys!

It's looking really nice Malcolm!

I can't wait to see the photos of the completed build!

I'm really looking forward to seeing the completed Obs. It's going to be fantastic!

Hope the rains stops to allow you to continue building..

Thank you for this excellent comprehensive and articulate explanation. You've definitely clarified the Purkinje Shift too. Thank you for posting!

Shane, I can't wait to see the final pics. I am looking forward to it. As I say, I am inspired, and will definitely try to build one too now. I think it's great and you've designed and built it superbly. I'll have to pop down Homebase now and get some tools like you suggest, lathe etc. Cheers Shane! (enjoy lunch dude!)

Shane, I like the teflon pads. Smart idea, nothing less from a dab hand as yourself

I might try to make a base, but I fear mine would look like some sort of prototype as opposed to anything worth putting my scope on.

I have thought about making an eyepiece tray though to attach to my current base.

Nice One Shane !

I thought to myself, I wonder...........and as an added bonus (and this was pure luck) the scope sits nicely within the base with the alt bearings attached, making for a quite compact and neat package - allowing it to be carried in and out in one. nice.

Very neat and tidy solution. So much better and safer than carrying dobs individually. I always think that one day, it'll slip in my hands when I carry the OTA on mine But with your dob mount, it looks secure and definitely makes it's easier to 'lug' around. Seriously think that you should submit this design to some manafacturers, and get them to re-design their dob base. It would certainly make it better to carry with the handle/cut-out! You're a genius dude.

Shane, That's really cool. I love it. It looks really robust and an original design too. The manafacturers of the dobs on the market do not have designs this creative. I think the built in alt and azi bearings when it's finished will be ideal.

Good work!!