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[Re: mustgobigger]       #3078253 - 05/01/09 12:47 AM Attachment (14 downloads) Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   another cap view -------------------- RV-6 Meade 826 Meade 880 Deluxe Unitron's 114,128,140,142,150,152,155,160 4" Jaegertron 4.5" A.E f/14 Refractor 4" f/15 Edmund's Refractor Post Extras:       ArizonaScott Postmaster Reged: 04/29/04 Posts: 5649 Loc: Scottsdale, AZ Re: My 4" Jaegertron Is Getting Its Turn To Shine. [Re: mustgobigger]       #3078761 - 05/01/09 10:48 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Geez Brian, you do some amazing machining. That's perfect! -------------------- Scott 10" LX200 Classic, Konus 200, Orion ST80, ETX90 OTA, 60mm Celestron alt-az, Obie 20x80's, Meade 10x50's Post Extras:       mustgobigger Carpal Tunnel Reged: 06/12/07 Posts: 2635 Re: My 4" Jaegertron Is Getting Its Turn To Shine. [Re: ArizonaScott]       #3078845 - 05/01/09 11:28 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   thanks scott, the cap was not machined. it was hand fabricated from 2 parts sheet aluminum. i have to work with whatever parts i get the cheapest even if it takes a little longer to make. once its painted and flocked you will never see the inside seam from welding outer ring to rounded disk. i did not show the seam in picture as it looks better without it in picture. Brian -------------------- RV-6 Meade 826 Meade 880 Deluxe Unitron's 114,128,140,142,150,152,155,160 4" Jaegertron 4.5" A.E f/14 Refractor 4" f/15 Edmund's Refractor Post Extras:       actionhac Pooh-Bah Reged: 08/09/08 Posts: 1084 Loc: WA Re: My 4" Jaegertron Is Getting Its Turn To Shine. [Re: mustgobigger]       #3078891 - 05/01/09 11:53 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   What kind of welder do you use for that thin sheet? Very nice. Robert Post Extras:       mustgobigger Carpal Tunnel Reged: 06/12/07 Posts: 2635 Re: My 4" Jaegertron Is Getting Its Turn To Shine. [Re: actionhac]       #3079027 - 05/01/09 01:13 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   hi robert, my brother has a small portable tig welder Miller Maxstar 150 STL Stick/Tig Package. nice little welder. like this nice having brothers with tools to lend. Brian -------------------- RV-6 Meade 826 Meade 880 Deluxe Unitron's 114,128,140,142,150,152,155,160 4" Jaegertron 4.5" A.E f/14 Refractor 4" f/15 Edmund's Refractor Post Extras:       mustgobigger Carpal Tunnel Reged: 06/12/07 Posts: 2635 Re: My 4" Jaegertron Is Getting Its Turn To Shine. [Re: mustgobigger]       #3079033 - 05/01/09 01:15 PM Attachment (13 downloads) Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   did some priming and my first go round with JB weld. dont like the setting time for jb but i guess if it works i can deal with it. -------------------- RV-6 Meade 826 Meade 880 Deluxe Unitron's 114,128,140,142,150,152,155,160 4" Jaegertron 4.5" A.E f/14 Refractor 4" f/15 Edmund's Refractor Post Extras:       mustgobigger Carpal Tunnel Reged: 06/12/07 Posts: 2635 Re: My 4" Jaegertron Is Getting Its Turn To Shine. [Re: mustgobigger]       #3079036 - 05/01/09 01:17 PM Attachment (15 downloads) Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   primer cell and other parts -------------------- RV-6 Meade 826 Meade 880 Deluxe Unitron's 114,128,140,142,150,152,155,160 4" Jaegertron 4.5" A.E f/14 Refractor 4" f/15 Edmund's Refractor Post Extras:       ArizonaScott Postmaster Reged: 04/29/04 Posts: 5649 Loc: Scottsdale, AZ Re: My 4" Jaegertron Is Getting Its Turn To Shine. [Re: mustgobigger]       #3079572 - 05/01/09 06:01 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Coming along nicely! Yep, I can't see the seam -------------------- Scott 10" LX200 Classic, Konus 200, Orion ST80, ETX90 OTA, 60mm Celestron alt-az, Obie 20x80's, Meade 10x50's Post Extras:       mustgobigger Carpal Tunnel Reged: 06/12/07 Posts: 2635 Re: My 4" Jaegertron Is Getting Its Turn To Shine. [Re: ArizonaScott]       #3096619 - 05/10/09 05:21 PM Attachment (14 downloads) Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   hi all, here is a update on restoration. have most of the parts done but i still have not done lettering on super focuser. here are some pictures with comments for each. Brian tube painted. -------------------- RV-6 Meade 826 Meade 880 Deluxe Unitron's 114,128,140,142,150,152,155,160 4" Jaegertron 4.5" A.E f/14 Refractor 4" f/15 Edmund's Refractor Post Extras:       mustgobigger Carpal Tunnel Reged: 06/12/07 Posts: 2635 Re: My 4" Jaegertron Is Getting Its Turn To Shine. [Re: mustgobigger]       #3096624 - 05/10/09 05:22 PM Attachment (6 downloads) Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   dew shield paint -------------------- RV-6 Meade 826 Meade 880 Deluxe Unitron's 114,128,140,142,150,152,155,160 4" Jaegertron 4.5" A.E f/14 Refractor 4" f/15 Edmund's Refractor Post Extras:       mustgobigger Carpal Tunnel Reged: 06/12/07 Posts: 2635 Re: My 4" Jaegertron Is Getting Its Turn To Shine. [Re: mustgobigger]       #3096629 - 05/10/09 05:24 PM Attachment (8 downloads) Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   dew with flocking -------------------- RV-6 Meade 826 Meade 880 Deluxe Unitron's 114,128,140,142,150,152,155,160 4" Jaegertron 4.5" A.E f/14 Refractor 4" f/15 Edmund's Refractor Post Extras:       mustgobigger Carpal Tunnel Reged: 06/12/07 Posts: 2635 Re: My 4" Jaegertron Is Getting Its Turn To Shine. [Re: mustgobigger]       #3096631 - 05/10/09 05:25 PM Attachment (9 downloads) Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   dust cap flock. lots of dust, -------------------- RV-6 Meade 826 Meade 880 Deluxe Unitron's 114,128,140,142,150,152,155,160 4" Jaegertron 4.5" A.E f/14 Refractor 4" f/15 Edmund's Refractor Post Extras:       mustgobigger Carpal Tunnel Reged: 06/12/07 Posts: 2635 Re: My 4" Jaegertron Is Getting Its Turn To Shine. [Re: mustgobigger]       #3096637 - 05/10/09 05:27 PM Attachment (10 downloads) Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   real nice fit for cell, dew shield and cap -------------------- RV-6 Meade 826 Meade 880 Deluxe Unitron's 114,128,140,142,150,152,155,160 4" Jaegertron 4.5" A.E f/14 Refractor 4" f/15 Edmund's Refractor Post Extras:       mustgobigger Carpal Tunnel Reged: 06/12/07 Posts: 2635 Re: My 4" Jaegertron Is Getting Its Turn To Shine. [Re: mustgobigger]       #3096640 - 05/10/09 05:29 PM Attachment (9 downloads) Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   this one will be 70 plus inches with all parts -------------------- RV-6 Meade 826 Meade 880 Deluxe Unitron's 114,128,140,142,150,152,155,160 4" Jaegertron 4.5" A.E f/14 Refractor 4" f/15 Edmund's Refractor Post Extras:       mustgobigger Carpal Tunnel Reged: 06/12/07 Posts: 2635 Re: My 4" Jaegertron Is Getting Its Turn To Shine. [Re: mustgobigger]       #3096649 - 05/10/09 05:33 PM Attachment (9 downloads) Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   still have to add the super focuser. have not done white paint on unitron lettering yet. ill do a clear coat then add and wipe excess off. another week before i clamp tube so i get no marks. -------------------- RV-6 Meade 826 Meade 880 Deluxe Unitron's 114,128,140,142,150,152,155,160 4" Jaegertron 4.5" A.E f/14 Refractor 4" f/15 Edmund's Refractor Post Extras:       mustgobigger Carpal Tunnel Reged: 06/12/07 Posts: 2635 Re: My 4" Jaegertron Is Getting Its Turn To Shine. [Re: mustgobigger]       #3108972 - 05/16/09 04:23 PM Attachment (9 downloads) Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Hi All, just finished the Jaegertron 4" f/15 jaegers lens n cell on Unitron tube, finder and super focuser. focuser was white and it used to be mounted on a Astrophysics 5" refractor. tube was full of extra holes. mounted 40mm finder and a laser finder in holes for the solar ring bracket's. tube inside was painted flat black and home made dew shield and cap flocked for a slip fit. here are some final finished pictures of restoration. if its nice out ill give it first light tonight. Brian -------------------- RV-6 Meade 826 Meade 880 Deluxe Unitron's 114,128,140,142,150,152,155,160 4" Jaegertron 4.5" A.E f/14 Refractor 4" f/15 Edmund's Refractor Post Extras:       mustgobigger Carpal Tunnel Reged: 06/12/07 Posts: 2635 Re: My 4" Jaegertron Is Getting Its Turn To Shine. [Re: mustgobigger]       #3108978 - 05/16/09 04:24 PM Attachment (7 downloads) Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   another view -------------------- RV-6 Meade 826 Meade 880 Deluxe Unitron's 114,128,140,142,150,152,155,160 4" Jaegertron 4.5" A.E f/14 Refractor 4" f/15 Edmund's Refractor Post Extras:       mustgobigger Carpal Tunnel Reged: 06/12/07 Posts: 2635 Re: My 4" Jaegertron Is Getting Its Turn To Shine. [Re: mustgobigger]       #3108980 - 05/16/09 04:25 PM Attachment (7 downloads) Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   front -------------------- RV-6 Meade 826 Meade 880 Deluxe Unitron's 114,128,140,142,150,152,155,160 4" Jaegertron 4.5" A.E f/14 Refractor 4" f/15 Edmund's Refractor Post Extras:       mustgobigger Carpal Tunnel Reged: 06/12/07 Posts: 2635 Re: My 4" Jaegertron Is Getting Its Turn To Shine. [Re: mustgobigger]       #3108982 - 05/16/09 04:26 PM Attachment (3 downloads) Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   rear -------------------- RV-6 Meade 826 Meade 880 Deluxe Unitron's 114,128,140,142,150,152,155,160 4" Jaegertron 4.5" A.E f/14 Refractor 4" f/15 Edmund's Refractor Post Extras:       mustgobigger Carpal Tunnel Reged: 06/12/07 Posts: 2635 Re: My 4" Jaegertron Is Getting Its Turn To Shine. [Re: mustgobigger]       #3108985 - 05/16/09 04:27 PM Attachment (6 downloads) Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   focuser lettering -------------------- RV-6 Meade 826 Meade 880 Deluxe Unitron's 114,128,140,142,150,152,155,160 4" Jaegertron 4.5" A.E f/14 Refractor 4" f/15 Edmund's Refractor Post Extras:       Pages: 1 | 2 | 3 | (show all) Previous   Index   Next   Threaded   Extra information 10 registered and 7 anonymous users are browsing this forum. 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