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AlienFirstClass
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I find myself starting to collect the older classic refractors.
Many of the scopes I find have no storage case or box.
I am planning on building some cases for the scope I have and will have...what recommendations does the group have?
How about the layout of the components in the cases that are out there (Sears, Towa, Unitron, etc.), what works and what doesn't? How can the layouts be improved?
Thanks
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Happy-Idiot
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If you want ease of construction at a very reasonable price and super strong try Stitch and Glue. I have built many a kayak and even a few telescopes using this method and i was planning on building a storage box for my 4" Unitron with the method.
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Brian
A small scope that gets used often is a better investment than a big scope that stays in the closet.
Unitrons, you spend more time looking at them than you do through them.
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Preston Smith
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Hey, great stuff Brian!
What do you use to sand away the extra epoxy from the outside seams?
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Preston
Lift your eyes and look to the heavens: Who created all these? He who brings out the starry host one by one, and calls them each by name. Because of His great power and mighty strength, not one of them is missing. Isaiah 40:26
SV115T,NHII,SV70,SV50 and Tele Vue Ranger
Vintage Refractors: Asahi-Pentax, Edmund Scientific, Tasco, Unitron
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woodsman
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I made many eyepiece boxes now and I'm going to start making them for OTAs. I can send you my details if it will help out. Just dovetail all the joints and glue them with titebond II and they won't come apart. I'm going to make some cases for my C14 and another, as well as some other accessory cases. Let me know any other email you have and I'll get you some copies of drawings to you. Rich
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artisticwoods
C-14 Orange Tube, C-8, C-5, C-90 Astro Model, C8 Schmidt Camera 8" f1.5, C5.5 Schmidt Camera f1.65, SPI 42mm f/19 Refractor, Sears 90mm f/15.56 Ref, Sears 80mm f/15 Ref, Swift 77mm f/13 Model 831, Scope 60mm f/11.7, Sears 50mm f/12
Unitron Model 140 75mm/1200mm, Unitron model 128 60mm/900mm
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albert1
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If it's not too much trouble, I'd like to see those details Rich.
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Albert
1 Great 'ole Newt
4 Good 'ole Newts
2 Great 'ole Cats
1 Lousy 'ole Newt
One of these days I'll try a Refractor better than my 90mm finderscope
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Happy-Idiot
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Hey, great stuff Brian!
What do you use to sand away the extra epoxy from the outside seams?
Preston first off i PM'd you with a correction on the 40mm lens.
If you are careful you won't even notice the seams, it is very easy. If you bevel the seams on the inside only you will have nice joints on the outside. The system is great for quick, easy,good looking builds. The nicer the plywood the nicer the outcome. It will never look as nice as dovetail or finger joints as Rich is suggesting but for large projects where you may not want to spend too much time with joinery it is an option.
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Brian
A small scope that gets used often is a better investment than a big scope that stays in the closet.
Unitrons, you spend more time looking at them than you do through them.
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Happy-Idiot
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I built this storage case using the stitch and glue method for the new C6 Albert is sending me. 
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Brian
A small scope that gets used often is a better investment than a big scope that stays in the closet.
Unitrons, you spend more time looking at them than you do through them.
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Preston Smith
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I built this storage case using the stitch and glue method for the new C6 Albert is sending me.
Wow - that will really "float your scope!"
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Preston
Lift your eyes and look to the heavens: Who created all these? He who brings out the starry host one by one, and calls them each by name. Because of His great power and mighty strength, not one of them is missing. Isaiah 40:26
SV115T,NHII,SV70,SV50 and Tele Vue Ranger
Vintage Refractors: Asahi-Pentax, Edmund Scientific, Tasco, Unitron
60mm Telescope Club
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woodsman
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Send me your email address Preston and I will. I can't seem to send pictures or drawings to the private emails here. Rich
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artisticwoods
C-14 Orange Tube, C-8, C-5, C-90 Astro Model, C8 Schmidt Camera 8" f1.5, C5.5 Schmidt Camera f1.65, SPI 42mm f/19 Refractor, Sears 90mm f/15.56 Ref, Sears 80mm f/15 Ref, Swift 77mm f/13 Model 831, Scope 60mm f/11.7, Sears 50mm f/12
Unitron Model 140 75mm/1200mm, Unitron model 128 60mm/900mm
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Preston Smith
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Hi Rich!
It was Albert1 that requested the drawings.
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Preston
Lift your eyes and look to the heavens: Who created all these? He who brings out the starry host one by one, and calls them each by name. Because of His great power and mighty strength, not one of them is missing. Isaiah 40:26
SV115T,NHII,SV70,SV50 and Tele Vue Ranger
Vintage Refractors: Asahi-Pentax, Edmund Scientific, Tasco, Unitron
60mm Telescope Club
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woodsman
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Hi Preston,
I must not have had my heroin fix today!  I don't know what I was thinking. Thanks, Rich
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artisticwoods
C-14 Orange Tube, C-8, C-5, C-90 Astro Model, C8 Schmidt Camera 8" f1.5, C5.5 Schmidt Camera f1.65, SPI 42mm f/19 Refractor, Sears 90mm f/15.56 Ref, Sears 80mm f/15 Ref, Swift 77mm f/13 Model 831, Scope 60mm f/11.7, Sears 50mm f/12
Unitron Model 140 75mm/1200mm, Unitron model 128 60mm/900mm
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woodsman
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Very cool Brian! NICE work. Several years back one of my periodicals had plans for building a canoe using the same type of construction that you speak of. My brother-in-law and I were going to build one, but never got around to it. Man, that is one cool kayak. Very nice finish job as well. What kind of ply? Baltic Birch?? The stain and finish are beautiful. Rich
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artisticwoods
C-14 Orange Tube, C-8, C-5, C-90 Astro Model, C8 Schmidt Camera 8" f1.5, C5.5 Schmidt Camera f1.65, SPI 42mm f/19 Refractor, Sears 90mm f/15.56 Ref, Sears 80mm f/15 Ref, Swift 77mm f/13 Model 831, Scope 60mm f/11.7, Sears 50mm f/12
Unitron Model 140 75mm/1200mm, Unitron model 128 60mm/900mm
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woodsman
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Brian,
Question for you on the joinery up front. It appears to have some sort of key joint that appears as an arrow tip towards the front. I am unfamiliar with that joint. Also, how many hours do you estimate that you have into that beauty? Tell me you just look at it and don't actually put it in the water. That is outstanding! Rich
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artisticwoods
C-14 Orange Tube, C-8, C-5, C-90 Astro Model, C8 Schmidt Camera 8" f1.5, C5.5 Schmidt Camera f1.65, SPI 42mm f/19 Refractor, Sears 90mm f/15.56 Ref, Sears 80mm f/15 Ref, Swift 77mm f/13 Model 831, Scope 60mm f/11.7, Sears 50mm f/12
Unitron Model 140 75mm/1200mm, Unitron model 128 60mm/900mm
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Happy-Idiot
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Rich so we don't get in trouble with the Mods.  HERE is the link with some of the build. It may also help if anyone wants to use this method for building a large storage box for their telescope.<----(see still on topic)  I can answer any questions on that post to appease the mods. My first kayak was from scratch this one was from a kit, the arrow shape is a kerf that was laser cut from the factory. No stain just clear varnish, it is saple and okume plywood, very thin. The whole boat is under 40lbs at 18" long. My next one i will be building this winter is a strip built Baidarka. Strip building is another great way to build a large case and is really purdy yet takes alittle more work.
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Brian
A small scope that gets used often is a better investment than a big scope that stays in the closet.
Unitrons, you spend more time looking at them than you do through them.
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woodsman
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Thanks Brian,
I didn't realize that the kayak was a kit. I was wondering how you made those puzzle joints. I also didn't realize that it was so thin. Sure did turn out nice. Thanks for the link, I'll go over it when I have more time. Rich
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artisticwoods
C-14 Orange Tube, C-8, C-5, C-90 Astro Model, C8 Schmidt Camera 8" f1.5, C5.5 Schmidt Camera f1.65, SPI 42mm f/19 Refractor, Sears 90mm f/15.56 Ref, Sears 80mm f/15 Ref, Swift 77mm f/13 Model 831, Scope 60mm f/11.7, Sears 50mm f/12
Unitron Model 140 75mm/1200mm, Unitron model 128 60mm/900mm
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donnw
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Hey Brian:
That is one gorgeous kayak! Do you do guitars too? I've always wanted a Koa acoustic  I hope you post a shot of our next one too! Cheers...
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Peace & Blessings,
Donn Williams
Member - AAVSO
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plyscope
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Your kayak looks great Brian. I made a couple of Pygmy kayaks from plans using stitch and glue and they were easy and quick to build.
I built a scope storage case from 1/4 inch ply, 3/4 inch for the scope support cross members. I later added foam blocks to secure the finder scope and other accesories. You can make it and modify it any way you like.
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Andy
6" f15 refractor
90mm f16.7 refractor
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sage
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another picture
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Andy
6" f15 refractor
90mm f16.7 refractor
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sage
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one more
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Andy
6" f15 refractor
90mm f16.7 refractor
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Happy-Idiot
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Nice job Andy!  Takahashi green in color as well, nice touch. I am a big fan of your wood scopes. I am surprised that not too many people haven't caught on to the benefits of these scopes. They are strong and light weight.
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Brian
A small scope that gets used often is a better investment than a big scope that stays in the closet.
Unitrons, you spend more time looking at them than you do through them.
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