Finally made my own base for my 8" Dob

[Chboro]

I got tired of waiting for the base to be in stock and decided to make my own.   I think my will last a lot longer because it's not made of press or particle board.   I used 3/4" sanded plywood.  I've attached a picture of the final product.  I took pictures all through the process for anyone that wants to see.  Plus, I have dimensions.    My Apertura 8 had the side brackets and I kept the base bearing and center knob from the old base.

Ended up about the same price as purchasing a new particle board base?

Now, hopefully it's not cloudy.

 

[John]

That looks great

Plywood is an excellent material for dob bases. Much better than particle board or MDF. Stronger and lighter.

 

[johninderby]

I used marine ply when I built the new base for the Bresser dob. Good ply is expensive now isn’t it. 🙀

 

Edited March 7, 2021 by johninderby

[Starflyer]

I made a base years ago and your photo of the pieces lined up reminded me, thanks, good memories.

https://stargazerslounge.com/topic/19459-diy-dob-mount/?do=findComment&comment=217333