the size of teflon pads?

[irishbloke]

hi all,

I am wanting to know what the equation is for teflon pad size/scope weight. I'm planning to renew my pads and see if i can get some rougher laminate attached to base for the pads to run on. (i'm fortunate to have a wife in kitchen trade!)

Another question, do the pads have to go on the bottom as it wud be easier to put the laminte on bottom board.

Many thanks.

Brian

[sixela]

In the Kriege and Berry "the Dobsonian Telescope", it's 15 pounds per square inch (for teflon over Ebony Star laminate). Personally, I like my pads a bit bigger, but then I like a bit more force to move the scope than on Obsessions.

[irishbloke]

Thanks for that Sixela,

I'm also wondering about the Alt bearing. My scope has a red ring of roughish material but this is the weaker of the 2 areas and I'd like to have a go at improving it. Has anyone dug this ring out and replaced it with teflon and laminate on the side boards?

Thanks

[irishbloke]

just remembered pads need to be near feet and un moving for stability. Thats that one then.