moriniboy Posted May 14, 2016 Share Posted May 14, 2016 I have been asked by my local astro society (PADAS) to renovate this scope and put it in good working order. The only problem is we know nothing about its maker apart from the fact that it has an Irving focuser. My initial thoughts are that its a home built job using astro parts as it has a 88mm brass cell, aluminium tube and a wooden push fit plug which has the focuser attached to it. The jubilee clips holding the OTA to the mount are also a bit of a clue. Any ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveS Posted May 14, 2016 Share Posted May 14, 2016 I wonder if someone got hold of a trashed 19th or early 20th century brass refractor and salvaged what they could, the lens cell and altitude joint, then cobbled the rest together from scrounged parts, or bits that they might have had lying around. I'm guessing there's no makers name on the lens cell, possibly on the part inside the tube? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bomberbaz Posted May 14, 2016 Share Posted May 14, 2016 I think its something you cobbled together Nigel and are simply looking for a few tips on where you went wrong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gnomus Posted May 14, 2016 Share Posted May 14, 2016 Not sure why, but it reminds me of the FSQ 85 I had for a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightfisher Posted May 14, 2016 Share Posted May 14, 2016 Is it by chance an old D an G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moriniboy Posted May 14, 2016 Author Share Posted May 14, 2016 Update, objective now cleaned, it was made by Broadhurst, Clarkson & Co so according to the web its approx 1915 or later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moriniboy Posted July 10, 2016 Author Share Posted July 10, 2016 Update, here is a photo of the cell, wooden end cap and dew shield after a bit of TLC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted July 10, 2016 Share Posted July 10, 2016 Lovely ! - more than "a bit" of TLC I'd say Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spaceboy Posted July 10, 2016 Share Posted July 10, 2016 I would think the OTA itself was at some time longer. Someone has either changed the cell/ lens or has had problems reaching focus and decided to shorten the OTA. Then because they either lack the skill or tools to turn brass have knocked up an adapter for the focuser out of wood. I have seen the very same butchery on an EVO150. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted July 10, 2016 Share Posted July 10, 2016 Looking great so far, I have a feeling they are going to be pleased Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moriniboy Posted July 30, 2016 Author Share Posted July 30, 2016 Finally finished, bit unsure about the choice of crinkle paint as despite taking lots of care its a bit mottled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted July 30, 2016 Share Posted July 30, 2016 Regardless of mottling it looks flipping fantastic! great job bringing this vintage frac back to life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iPeace Posted July 30, 2016 Share Posted July 30, 2016 Call it mottled, I really like that look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alien 13 Posted July 30, 2016 Share Posted July 30, 2016 Nice, if you want to blend the mottled effect down a little then use a soapy scouring pad but I like it as is. Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Putaendo Patrick Posted July 30, 2016 Share Posted July 30, 2016 Nice work - it looks splendid! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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