Dob height?

[Doc]

:laughing2: :laughing2: :laughing2: :laughing2: I never make a doctor I don't know my a**e from my elbow.

[SteelRat]

Not elbow - kneecap Doc, kneecap

[barkis]

Hey, I've had that Bursty Propeller thingy. Not nice.

Ron.

[SteelRat]

I never knew a leg could be so big :shock:

[TheThing]

Out of interest, what is that? I've always kneeled on the floor - the concrete slabs soon warm up under you. Of late, I've noticed an aching in my right knee and a tendancy for pain when bending. I put it down to old age (38 now!) Is there an astronomical doctor in the lounge?!?

[Doc]

Well no good asking this Doc as I don't know my Elbow from my Knee

[Andrew*]

Sorry, bit late coming in here!

Darn tootin mate! I'd stand at a 16" lightbridge, wonder how Andrew gets on though

Do you know how tall I am? I actually have to crouch at zenith! I think I need on of those stand thingies too :oops: Or maybe an f/6 version :shock:

And yes, I have a cushion

About the standing thing. Look out for a heads up on here for one of those ironing chairs from Lidl for £10-15. They've got a good range of adjustment and perfect for dobs. Once I've found my target, I much prefer sitting and being relaxed. Helps you see much more.

Andrew

[SteelRat]

Yes Andrew - you beanpole

I would really appreciate a heads up about the ironing stool. I just can't understand why I let my old one go :shock:

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Thing, when your ppbursa becomes inflamed and then sceptic your leg will let you know, signalling with interesting shapes and colours age has nout to do with I'm afraid matey.

[John]

I'm thinking of something along these lines:

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John

[SteelRat]

Nice. Perhaps 3 dimples for the feet to sit in?

[John]

Nice. Perhaps 3 dimples for the feet to sit in?

Yep - 3 cups / sockets to locate the feet firmly.

I think a trip to my local DIY outlet is in order !.

John

[Little Isadore]

Thanks' SteelRat (Harry Harrison?),

Got one ordered.

ken

[Little Isadore]

Hi John,

I think a table like those in the pic. are ideal,although the pot will do till i find one online.

Ta ken

[barkis]

I'm thinking of something along these lines:

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John

That's a nice looking building in the background John. At first I thought it was a ROR Obsy.

and thinking, If that is a sliding roof, you will need to file a flight plan before it's opened.

What is it actually. It looks like a dwelling with a garage.

Ron.

[John]

That's a nice looking building in the background John. At first I thought it was a ROR Obsy.

and thinking, If that is a sliding roof, you will need to file a flight plan before it's opened.

What is it actually. It looks like a dwelling with a garage.

Ron.

I dunno Ron - I nicked the picture from Google Images - somewhere in the USA I guess

It just served to illustrate the sort of thing that I'd like to build

John

[barkis]

That's a nice looking building in the background John. At first I thought it was a ROR Obsy.

and thinking, If that is a sliding roof, you will need to file a flight plan before it's opened.

What is it actually. It looks like a dwelling with a garage.

Ron.

I dunno Ron - I nicked the picture from Google Images - somewhere in the USA I guess

It just served to illustrate the sort of thing that I'd like to build

John

Well go for it John, it looks fantastic to me.

Ron.

[TheThing]

Cracking set up! And it'll save my knees!

[The Warthog]

That's a nice looking building in the background John. At first I thought it was a ROR Obsy. and thinking, If that is a sliding roof, you will need to file a flight plan before it's opened.

What is it actually. It looks like a dwelling with a garage.

Ron.

It looks like a prefab house. I don't know if you have them in Britain, but you can actually buy houses made at a factory, get them shipped in two pieces to your property, and have them installed and joined together on a foundation. As this house doesn't appear to have a basement, I would guess it's in Florida.

[Foo Fita]

This is my simple solution to raising the height of the Dob.

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It's an old Ikea table I had lying around. Made some holes for the feet & centre bolt to sit in, so the base lies completely flat on it with no movement at all. Cut the legs down to the required length, and they screw on so can be adjusted if the ground's not perfectly level. The base is almost made to measure for the 10" Skyliner, being 55cm across and the Dob base diameter 52mm. It's very strong, I've stood on it to change light bulbs etc, very light, adjustable and portable, and it cost me nothing. They still do these tables for about £8 I think.

FF