900SL Posted November 8, 2023 Share Posted November 8, 2023 I need a deck, so I can walk around my rig without risking breaking my neck on the ice covered granite outcrop that is my imaging spot in the garden I will likely add sidewalls at some point, to give some protection from wind and streetlights. May even add a 3 part opening roof farther down the line, although given how few clear nights we get here, I'm not sure that's worth it I set up each time for imaging and can then operate remotely from the warmth. Knocked up the perimeter framing this evening 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maw lod qan Posted November 8, 2023 Share Posted November 8, 2023 Looks interesting, I'll be following along. But on a side note, you really need more stuff in your shop! It's not nearly cluttered up enough! 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saganite Posted November 9, 2023 Share Posted November 9, 2023 Looking good, can't wait to see it done and in use. How I wish I had an indoor working space like that ! When I made my 8' Octagonal marine ply base for my dome, I had to scrabble around on the patio slabs in the back garden. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
900SL Posted November 9, 2023 Author Share Posted November 9, 2023 1 hour ago, Saganite said: Looking good, can't wait to see it done and in use. How I wish I had an indoor working space like that ! When I made my 8' Octagonal marine ply base for my dome, I had to scrabble around on the patio slabs in the back garden. I insisted on a decent garage and workshop when looking for a house with the wifey.. on the grounds that I need space for doing the decking, woodwork etc 😉 Even has a heated floor! 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saganite Posted November 9, 2023 Share Posted November 9, 2023 (edited) Looks 100% better now with the powered two wheeled 'eye candy'......yum yum.....🙂 Edited November 9, 2023 by Saganite 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swoop1 Posted November 9, 2023 Share Posted November 9, 2023 5 hours ago, 900SL said: I insisted on a decent garage and workshop when looking for a house with the wifey.. on the grounds that I need space for doing the decking, woodwork etc 😉 Even has a heated floor! No one likes a show off! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maw lod qan Posted November 9, 2023 Share Posted November 9, 2023 Now we're talking! I really like the two Moto Guzzi! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
900SL Posted November 9, 2023 Author Share Posted November 9, 2023 2 hours ago, maw lod qan said: Now we're talking! I really like the two Moto Guzzi! Claudia and Sophia, on account of the V twin cleavage 😍 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan White Posted November 14, 2023 Share Posted November 14, 2023 Love it, garages are most definitely not for cars in my book. The Guzzi pair look super, how old are they? Good luck with the Not an Observatory project. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
900SL Posted November 19, 2023 Author Share Posted November 19, 2023 (edited) On 14/11/2023 at 09:52, Alan White said: Love it, garages are most definitely not for cars in my book. The Guzzi pair look super, how old are they? Good luck with the Not an Observatory project. Thanks Alan. One is a 1973 850 GT, the nearer one is a 1980 850 Le Mans. Did a bit more today, miter cut the inner rails and screwed/plated the joints. The inner 3 rails are self supporting internally, only carried at the outside joint. They did something similar on old oast house floors with central openings My wife thinks I've joined a cult, and am building a landing pad for astral demons Edited November 19, 2023 by 900SL 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ouroboros Posted November 19, 2023 Share Posted November 19, 2023 Beautiful symmetry. I like that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeremyS Posted November 19, 2023 Share Posted November 19, 2023 1 hour ago, 900SL said: Thanks Alan. One is a 1973 850 GT, the nearer one is a 1980 850 Le Mans. Did a bit more today, miter cut the inner rails and screwed/plated the joints. The inner 3 rails are self supporting internally, only carried at the outside joint. They did something similar on old oast house floors with central openings My wife thinks I've joined a cult, and am building a landing pad for astral demons Are you sponsored by a high street bank? 🤔 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
900SL Posted November 20, 2023 Author Share Posted November 20, 2023 No, but I'm open to offers Jeremy! I found some interesting wood in the junk left by the previous owner. He had a high end bespoke kitchen business, so I have enough screws and brackets and boards to see me out. In amongst it all was this sample: Google says it is from the Congo, similar to ebony, resistant to rot and insects, and dimensionally stable. I think I just found my pier top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_D Posted November 20, 2023 Share Posted November 20, 2023 1 hour ago, 900SL said: Google says it is from the Congo, similar to ebony, resistant to rot and insects, and dimensionally stable. I think I just found my pier top. Nice. But be careful of the sawdust if you need to cut or sand it because it can cause severe irritation. I've given up using African hardwoods on my wood turning lathe because I was never quit sure what allergic reaction I was going to get next 😁 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
900SL Posted November 20, 2023 Author Share Posted November 20, 2023 (edited) 11 hours ago, John_D said: Nice. But be careful of the sawdust if you need to cut or sand it because it can cause severe irritation. I've given up using African hardwoods on my wood turning lathe because I was never quit sure what allergic reaction I was going to get next 😁 Thanks for the warning. It's quite nasty stuff checking online! Reminds me of Ipe in the Caribbean, which needed carbide tools to drill and had toxic dust. I cut a central core 45mm diameter and 4 corner holes for M16 bolts, used a face mask and goggles and vacuumed up all cutting waste afterwards, so far no issues apart from my hole saw overheating 😀 Edited November 20, 2023 by 900SL 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RT65CB-SWL Posted November 22, 2023 Share Posted November 22, 2023 On 19/11/2023 at 19:30, JeremyS said: Are you sponsored by a high street bank? 🤔 He’s into recycling timber! 😉 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan White Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 Have you made any progress since you last posting? The base has piqued my interest, last time I looked the Guzzis got my attention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
900SL Posted January 9 Author Share Posted January 9 13 hours ago, Alan White said: Have you made any progress since you last posting? The base has piqued my interest, last time I looked the Guzzis got my attention. Hi Alan, base framing complete but I have a foot of snow and it's been < -10c for a while, so won't be setting up until spring. Currently working on the Le Mans rewire! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
900SL Posted January 9 Author Share Posted January 9 Think I've got a handle on this now 😆 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan White Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 11 hours ago, 900SL said: Think I've got a handle on this now 😆 I should wear my reading glasses. My initial thought was wow that’s a lot of wiring for a simple observing set up! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
900SL Posted January 12 Author Share Posted January 12 On 09/01/2024 at 23:58, Alan White said: I should wear my reading glasses. My initial thought was wow that’s a lot of wiring for a simple observing set up! The level of moronia I am uncovering is beyond belief as I delve deeper into the wiring. The front end (headlights, controls, gauges etc) should connect to the main loom via 3 molex connectors according to the wiring diagram. Instead I have an old inner tube stuffed with a birds nest 🪹 of terrible connectors, all the wiring is any old colour, and there's no relays, everything is wired hot through the switches! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josefk Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 8 hours ago, 900SL said: The level of moronia I am uncovering is beyond belief as I delve deeper into the wiring. The front end (headlights, controls, gauges etc) should connect to the main loom via 3 molex connectors according to the wiring diagram. Instead I have an old inner tube stuffed with a birds nest 🪹 of terrible connectors, all the wiring is any old colour, and there's no relays, everything is wired hot through the switches! Nice projects - both observing deck and great bikes. My son has done a rolling restoration on his old mini and once he started on the electrics he found a similar mess - it was easier to pull the whole lot out and start again with a newly made up loom. Satisfying too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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