Gina Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 Does the difference between 1/10 wavelength over 1/8 really make that much difference? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mapstar Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 11 minutes ago, Gina said: Does the difference between 1/10 wavelength over 1/8 really make that much difference? If you want to really mash your mind read this thread. It all gets a bit, well errrm, confusing https://stargazerslounge.com/topic/243264-mirrors-112-wave-vs-18-wave/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mapstar Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 (edited) 31 minutes ago, faulksy said: hi damian, didnt know he did that high a figure. only seems to advertise 1/8 which is obviously good As far as I know he can, recently a 620mm if I remember correctly. I shall ask next time I see him Looking forward to seeing those pics of the mirror unwrapping Edited June 22, 2016 by mapstar 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faulksy Posted June 22, 2016 Author Share Posted June 22, 2016 9 minutes ago, mapstar said: As far as I know he can, recently a 620mm if I remember correctly. I shall ask next time I see him Looking forward to seeing those pics of the mirror unwrapping me to. 4 more coats of polyurethane varnish the last 2 days, ready for machine polish in 4 days time, then re fitt everything ready for the mirror 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mapstar Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 Just now, faulksy said: me to. 4 more coats of polyurethane varnish the last 2 days, ready for machine polish in 4 days time, then re fitt everything ready for the mirror Got to admit painting REALLY BORING 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
estwing Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 11 hours ago, mapstar said: As far as I know he can, recently a 620mm if I remember correctly. I shall ask next time I see him Looking forward to seeing those pics of the mirror unwrapping Hmmm...620mm! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
estwing Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 Good things come to those who wait Mike that mirror won't be long now 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faulksy Posted June 23, 2016 Author Share Posted June 23, 2016 8 hours ago, estwing said: Hmmm...620mm! just what your after cal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
estwing Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 Are you making a shroud Mike? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tich Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 I hope it comes with a Batman logo as an optional extra for cloudy nights. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pig Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 I think I am as anxious as Mike waiting for this mirror and its not even my scope I am sure it wont be too long now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faulksy Posted June 26, 2016 Author Share Posted June 26, 2016 18 hours ago, estwing said: Are you making a shroud Mike? yes cal, deffo 10 hours ago, tich said: I hope it comes with a Batman logo as an optional extra for cloudy nights. brilliant idea titch 10 hours ago, Pig said: I think I am as anxious as Mike waiting for this mirror and its not even my scope I am sure it wont be too long now. cant wait either shaun, so so excited 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faulksy Posted June 29, 2016 Author Share Posted June 29, 2016 (edited) i realy realy shouldnt be doing this, but i am so happy with the final outcome even though i dont have my mirror yet, and there is still a few things left to do, i had to share my progress so far. so here goes some more pics. side bearings fitted for trial ground board before blacking with centre shaft fitted and bush then blacked after 4 more addition coats of polyrethane varnish it was then de nibbed and machine polished machine polished mirror cover reflection test and encoder grub screw fitted from a far in the messy workshop lower truss clamps trial fitted and good reflection test hope you like. to get to this stage has took hours and hours, took near 2 days to polish, but all that is behind me now. a couple of little mods to do to the cell tomorrow and then fitt that, and then re asmble the uta and fitted poles,e.t.c. this should be the 4th pic down Edited June 29, 2016 by faulksy 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mapstar Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 (edited) Well done buddy. Looking sweet and finish is very nice. I sense someone is getting giddy Those mirror things are a law unto themselves. You can nearly have them finished just to go that little bit too far then its days to pull it back to start all over again. It's probably why you have a delay. 20mins on the wrong stroke is all it takes Hope it arrives soon as the nights are lengthening Edited June 29, 2016 by mapstar 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mapstar Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 Ps the little handle on the cover is a nice touch 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pig Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 Swit swooooooo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
estwing Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 Mike I can hear your scope calling ...Elan,Elan where art tho! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niallk Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 Stunning work - she's a beaut! Looking fwd to seeing the completed scope - you've been making amazing progress... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faulksy Posted June 29, 2016 Author Share Posted June 29, 2016 59 minutes ago, mapstar said: Well done buddy. Looking sweet and finish is very nice. I sense someone is getting giddy Those mirror things are a law unto themselves. You can nearly have them finished just to go that little bit too far then its days to pull it back to start all over again. It's probably why you have a delay. 20mins on the wrong stroke is all it takes Hope it arrives soon as the nights are lengthening very giddy, cant wait to finish it, takes hours and hours 58 minutes ago, mapstar said: Ps the little handle on the cover is a nice touch 48 minutes ago, Pig said: Swit swooooooo you will have one soon shaun to go with your ethosseeess 47 minutes ago, estwing said: Mike I can hear your scope calling ...Elan,Elan where art tho! so can i cal, what a great place to get first light 24 minutes ago, niallk said: Stunning work - she's a beaut! Looking fwd to seeing the completed scope - you've been making amazing progress... thank you niallk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel-K Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 looks horrible welshy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faulksy Posted June 29, 2016 Author Share Posted June 29, 2016 15 minutes ago, Daniel-K said: looks horrible welshy glad you hate it dan 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRM Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 looking real good Mike, cheers Rick M 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tzitzis Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 It's just goes to show what a dermined man can achieve It's a beauty! Wish that mirror is on the dob soon, and that the construction phase comes to an end. Then on to OBSERVING! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mert Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 Looks great, bet you can't wait for first light. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faulksy Posted June 30, 2016 Author Share Posted June 30, 2016 5 hours ago, mert said: Looks great, bet you can't wait for first light. be great to live by you. thanks mert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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