· Get a Cloudy Nights T-Shirt · Submit a Review / Article Click here if you are having trouble logging into the forums Privacy Policy | Please read our Terms of Service | Signup and Troubleshooting FAQ | Problems? PM a Red or a Green Gu… uh, User You are not logged in. [Login] Entrance · Main Index · Search · New user · Who's Online FAQ · Calendar Equipment Discussions >> Observatories Previous   Index   Next   Threaded   Pages: 1 | 2 | 3 | (show all) Raginar Carpal Tunnel Reged: 10/19/10 Loc: Rapid CIty, SD Re: The Bone Yard [Re: Starman27]       #5710912 - 03/03/13 04:09 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Thanks Herman It's good to see everything coming together! Post Extras:       csa/montana Den Mama Reged: 05/14/05 Loc: montana Re: The Bone Yard [Re: Raginar]       #5711088 - 03/03/13 05:45 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Congratulations Chris! You did a beautiful job on your new observatory! I really like the new stain on it; it really adds a lot to the overall appearance! A big plus for the awesome equipment you have, also! You will so enjoy being able to observe in minutes, without hauling all your equipment out, and then back in! Post Extras:       Raginar Carpal Tunnel Reged: 10/19/10 Loc: Rapid CIty, SD Re: The Bone Yard [Re: csa/montana]       #5717161 - 03/06/13 07:58 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Thanks Starman and Carol. I finally installed a network connection and connection to make the extension cord work a little better. I also added a UPS and a laptop just for the shed. No more macbook sitting in the cold! I'm still debating about making automating the roof. I don't have permanent power.. but it'd be neat when the WX is good to just click a button and wake it all up. Carol, I am enjoying the complete lack of setup! Post Extras:       bunyon Carpal Tunnel Reged: 10/23/10 Loc: Winston-Salem, NC Re: The Bone Yard [Re: Raginar]       #5717857 - 03/07/13 07:54 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   What is the wood disk you have the mount sitting on? It's a beautiful observatory. Post Extras:       Raginar Carpal Tunnel Reged: 10/19/10 Loc: Rapid CIty, SD Re: The Bone Yard [Re: bunyon]       #5720092 - 03/08/13 09:21 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Paul, my wife's contribution. My new mount came with a top plate but no bottom plate. I mentioned that I was love a round think piece of wood... And she agreed me the prefab bed 12" bar stool seats at Menards! Really cool Post Extras:       celtictexan member Reged: 04/02/13 Loc: Amarillo Texas Re: The Bone Yard [Re: Raginar]       #5785309 - 04/08/13 06:01 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   I like the way you have made it double for a kid play area with the swing. Post Extras:       Raginar Carpal Tunnel Reged: 10/19/10 Loc: Rapid CIty, SD Re: The Bone Yard [Re: celtictexan]       #5785475 - 04/08/13 09:12 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Thanks CT, it was a pork barrel add-on from the CFO. I probably could've done without it . I'm currently working to put a 'normal' door on it. Of note, the plans from Sky Shed are no kidding 1" too small for 'custom' exterior doors length wise. If anyone reads this, make your walls an inch higher!!! Chris Post Extras:       Pages: 1 | 2 | 3 | (show all) Previous   Index   Next   Threaded   Extra information 2 registered and 11 anonymous users are browsing this forum. 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