Pimp my Dob

[Ian]

with a fricking laserbeam on it head...

(Scuse me while I go for a lay down)

[Mac]

with a fricking laserbeam on it head.

GREEN EYES.

You know who you are.............

[mickw]

are you planning on going as far as lowering the suspension?

I have to be careful, last time I lowered my suspenders I got into trouble with the police 

GREEN EYES - You know who you are

Mac, you only have yourself to blame, you should not have let Daft Ada play with your light sabre 

Dew shield on order from Telescope Planet - Not holding my breath 

Nodding dog

I was thinking of being subtle, something like sheepskin cover - No offence Tony.
With added LEDs and cold cathodes to cheer the chaps up at Kelling Heath 

Must go, more stuff to order

[Fay]

Mick, should that have been "Primp my Dob?"

[Ian]

or "pump my deb?"

[Rick]

or...

No. Some suggestions are better left un-written.

[Fay]

sorry Rick

[Rocket Pooch]

*Sorted, double sided tape now sliced through with dental floss* 

Hi,

I have just re-fitted the primary back into my scope and added some bobbs knobbs (there great) when you replace the 9 sponge mirror holders use some double sided foam, you can get this from a craft shop, if you can't find any I have some left and I'll get it too you later this week.

Also I have taken out all the old collimation screws from mine, if you need any new ones (from my unused scope) let me know.

My Dob is now pimped, flocking behind the secondary, bobbs knobbs, stronger springs etc, and I had a laugh centre spotting the primary   My newly coated primary is fantastic!


I't will be making an appearance on an EQ6 as soon as I can find some better counter weights.

Chris



P.S. Robo focus will also be on it soon
Now where's Jupiter?

[mickw]

I'm going to take my primary to Basildon some time this week, possibly tomorrow.
Bobs knobs and springs also on order 8o)
Made a new az tension knob due to surplus of araldite on original, made new alt friction pad due to it being concave 
I've got some d/s foam tape thanks anyway 

I'd thought of flock, but didn't want to make it too cozy for the spiders so I'll be taking the secondary and (other) spider out to respray the inside with matt black.

Collimation, after reassembly, may be entertaining - I'm thinking of selling tickets 

[Mac]

I'm thinking of selling tickets

I'll have two for the front please. Or i can swap you an entry ticket for Chris Lintott 

[Fay]

I will have a ticket...could be a bigger demand than for CL!!!!!!!!

[Tony G]

Chris who?   

Tony G

[mickw]

Just picked up the mirror after re-coatong - Ooh Shiny 

The centre collimating dot has gone though, fortunately this means I will now be in a position to destroy all the  fine work Galvoptics have done 

[Ian]

Mick, you can mark the centre of the mirror using a centre punch and a good size hammer. Make sure you use a reasonably large hammer as glass is hard and doesn't dent very easily.

[mickw]

Should I put a piece of tape in the middle to stop the punch slipping