Click here if you are having trouble logging into the forums Cloudy Nights - Official Forums of the 2009 International Year of Astronomy 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 >> ATM, Optics and DIY Forum Previous   Index   Next   Threaded   Pages: 1 | 2 | (show all) Fiske Carpal Tunnel Reged: 03/14/04 Posts: 2057 Loc: Missouri / United States Re: Wondering what I would need? [Re: Dougie]       #2499245 - 07/04/08 12:28 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Dougie: The budget on my 22-inch was more like 8K, to be honest. Put a Wanted ad on AstroMart. You'll get all sorts of replies. Personally, I think you will be happier with the result if you plan on a budget of $1500-$2000 for a 10-inch, and go with a Royce 10-inch f5, a top quality Crayford focuser, secondary, etc. -------------------- Fiske Miles Nikon 8x42 LX / 12x50 SE Binos Mini Borg 60ED, TV-101, AT80Ach, XT-8, C11/CI-700, 22-Inch Dob Way too many Nagler eyepieces http://www.fiskemiles.blogspot.com/ www.fiskemiles.com Post Extras:       Dougie member Reged: 07/02/08 Posts: 11 Re: Wondering what I would need? [Re: Fiske]       #2499278 - 07/04/08 12:45 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   So you don't think I could do a 12.5-15" for 2000? Post Extras:       llanitedave Humble Megalomaniac Reged: 09/26/05 Posts: 10474 Loc: Amargosa Valley, NV, USA Re: Wondering what I would need? [Re: Dougie]       #2499436 - 07/04/08 02:13 PM Attachment (4 downloads) Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   I think you could. The less you spend, the longer it will take, the more you will have to do yourself from scratch, the more "scrounging" will be required, and the rougher the job will be. I don't know what tools you have on hand, but that might be the biggest single cost. I built my 10" from scrounged parts, cheap "woodlike products", and using hand tools: an electric drill and a jigsaw were the only power tools I had at the time. It cost me a few hundred bucks, but then I already had the mirror, secondary spider, and focuser. It's a little heavier than it needs to be, and it's definitely rough in appearance, and I wouldn't trust it in a humid environment, because it's not really well-sealed, but it works great out here in the desert, and it IS transportable. -------------------- "S.O.E." (Sauron's Other Eye) 16" Royce conical mirror: A permanent work in progress. 10" Homebuilt dob, old Coulter mirror Next Project: The "Eye of Sauron" Observatory! Edited by llanitedave (07/04/08 02:15 PM) Post Extras:       HiggsBoson scholastic sledgehammer Reged: 02/21/07 Posts: 807 Loc: Kal-li-fornia Re: Wondering what I would need? [Re: llanitedave]       #2499471 - 07/04/08 02:28 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   I am building a 12.5” using premium components such as secondary mirror and support from Protostar and Starlight focuser. The bill of materials cost is about $2000. All of the wood working is being done by a friend who has the tools so I am spared that cost. -------------------- Michael ATM: 6" F/9 Newtonian Travel Scope ATM: 12.5" F/4.5 Real Soon Now... Post Extras:       Dougie member Reged: 07/02/08 Posts: 11 Re: Wondering what I would need? [Re: HiggsBoson]       #2499707 - 07/04/08 05:04 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   I have access to a table saw, jig saw, many drills and routers probably a band saw and drill press as well. Tools is not a problem. 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