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roscoe
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Reged: 02/04/09
Loc: NW Mass, inches from VT
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Amazing workmanship
#2917003 - 02/09/09 08:38 AM
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Hi All. After many years of 18K dial-up internet, I recently got high-speed (well, 768K) here in the boonies of northwestern Mass, which means for the first time I can realistically participate in forums and see the photos of equipment that the ATM community has built, and I must say I'm amazed!! I'm a carpenter and cabinetmaker, I grew up in a family of carpenters, machinists, and mechanics, with a well-equipped shop in the back yard, and a father and willing uncles to teach me the trades, so for me, tripods and chairs and cases and the like are quick and easy projects, but mine is a blessed background. As I begin to look at the work done by you folks with hobbyist tools and great determination, I am more impressed every day!! I can't think of another hobby/passion that produces such fine workmanship in wood, metal, and glass, be it an EP case or roll-off. In real-life, I am often called upon to rescue homeowners in over their heads, here, even after many years of staring at the stars and creating things to aid me, I see you folks rescueing me when my dreams exceed my abilities. My hat is off to you all!!!
Clear Skies, Russ
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RossSackett
Pooh-Bah
Reged: 08/17/07
Loc: Memphis, TN
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Re: Amazing workmanship
[Re: roscoe]
#2917038 - 02/09/09 09:06 AM
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Telescope making is a great outlet for creative energy. It is the essence of craft: a little science, a little art, some tradition, and piles of innovation. And skill always shows.
So what kinds of ATM projects are you into?
Ross
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DSalters
scholastic sledgehammer
Reged: 03/03/07
Loc: High Ridge, MO (St. Louis)
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Re: Amazing workmanship
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#2917381 - 02/09/09 12:32 PM
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Glad to have you here. You will never cease to be amazed by what ATMers here produce!
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RobertED
Carpal Tunnel
Reged: 07/11/03
Loc: Johnston, RI
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Re: Amazing workmanship
[Re: DSalters]
#2917519 - 02/09/09 01:45 PM
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Welcome Roscoe!!
Clear skies to you! 
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Project Galileo
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Reged: 11/14/07
Loc: Jefferson County, Colorado
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Re: Amazing workmanship
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#2917621 - 02/09/09 02:28 PM
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Welcome.
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llanitedave
Humble Megalomaniac
Reged: 09/26/05
Loc: Amargosa Valley, NV, USA
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Re: Amazing workmanship
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#2918726 - 02/09/09 11:03 PM
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Welcome to CN, roscoe!
All those of us who aren't craftsman learn and get inspiration from those generous folks who are. And I think we might have just as much fun trying to get it right as they do!
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Thargor
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Reged: 12/18/08
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Re: Amazing workmanship
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#2920402 - 02/10/09 08:38 PM
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You'll probably be interested in this thread if you want to admire peoples workmanship:
Post a picture of the scope you made:
http://www.cloudynights.com/ubbthreads/showflat.php/Cat/0/Number/1083870/page/121/view/collapsed/sb/5/o/all/fpart/1/vc/1
20 pages of pics that had sank to page 121 of the forum, I only found it the other night, it should be a sticky, Ive passed a few hours at work just staring at that thread.
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roscoe
curmudgeon
Reged: 02/04/09
Loc: NW Mass, inches from VT
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Re: Amazing workmanship
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#2920551 - 02/10/09 10:09 PM
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Oh My Gosh!!!! I just looked at page 1 and had to come back to thank you for pointing this thread out to me before I lose myself in dreamland!! I spent last night looking at all the pages of the mount photos, and gathering ideas for a 2" shaft mount I'm designing and collecting parts for, and now I've got hours more of unbelievable work to look at!! Thanks Thargor, and Clear Skies! Russ 
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llanitedave
Humble Megalomaniac
Reged: 09/26/05
Loc: Amargosa Valley, NV, USA
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Re: Amazing workmanship
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#2921484 - 02/11/09 01:21 PM
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Quote:
You'll probably be interested in this thread if you want to admire peoples workmanship:
Post a picture of the scope you made:
http://www.cloudynights.com/ubbthreads/showflat.php/Cat/0/Number/1083870/page/121/view/collapsed/sb/5/o/all/fpart/1/vc/1
20 pages of pics that had sank to page 121 of the forum, I only found it the other night, it should be a sticky, Ive passed a few hours at work just staring at that thread.
You're right. That should be a sticky. 
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rboe
Reged: 03/16/02
Loc: Phx, AZ
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Re: Amazing workmanship
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#2921571 - 02/11/09 02:14 PM
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Great idea!
I added it to the Best of ATM.
Thanks Dave, I'm putting you in for a bonus. 
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llanitedave
Humble Megalomaniac
Reged: 09/26/05
Loc: Amargosa Valley, NV, USA
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Re: Amazing workmanship
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#2921894 - 02/11/09 05:03 PM
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I've already spent it! 
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