GaryS
super member
Reged: 10/30/06
Posts: 191
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Okay, maybe not really "mad."
Hi gang:
I've just posted the first installment of my telescope-making diary on my web site. I hope you’ll drop in and follow along as I go through all the steps I take to make my new scope. If you’re building your own Dob, or simply curious about what’s involved, I think you’ll find lots of interest in this series. And who knows, you might even pick up a few handy tricks and tips along the way.
Happy reading!
Gary
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SkyNews Columnist & Blogger
www.GarySeronik.com
A place for stargazing enthusiasts.
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perfessor
sage
Reged: 12/30/07
Posts: 499
Loc: Northern Illinois
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Consider it bookmarked.
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Tom
"Don't always know what I'm talkin about"
8" f/7
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kfrederick
professor emeritus
Reged: 02/01/08
Posts: 666
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HI GARY VERY INTERESTING / go CHief// KEVIN FREDERICK
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Biff
Carpal Tunnel
Reged: 09/04/05
Posts: 2372
Loc: Courtice, Ontario
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I'll be following along too.
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Ryan
Antares 200mm f/6 Dob & 130mm f/5 Travel Dob.
Projects on the go...
- a couple 80mm SS refractors on the back burner.
- a few small mirrors awaiting polishing
- 260mm f/7.15 mirror... still polishing
Member of DRAA
 My house.
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skypilgrim
professor emeritus
Reged: 12/25/06
Posts: 558
Loc: Under a cloud
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Looking forward to it... especially the tips! 
I've made some minor mods to previous dobs but now I have an 8" F/7 on the way without any mount at all. I'm a little nervous about making one from scratch but also excited at the same time. It'll give me some "artistic freedom". 
It'll also motivate me to use up some wood I've had laying around my shop for longer than I care to admit.
So, looking forward to your updates Gary! 
Sam
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AL Messier certificate #2078
AL Double Star certificate #354
Area of interest: Cultural Astronomy
My Blog: http://fathersky.wordpress.com/
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Mason Dixon
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Reged: 06/29/07
Posts: 43
Loc: Huntsville, Alabama
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Gary, I'm in the process of building a 10" version of your travelscope which IMHO is ridiculously awesome....love how it nests neatly together!
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GaryS
super member
Reged: 10/30/06
Posts: 191
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Hi gang:
Installment #2 is up!
Gary
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Sky & Telescope Contributing Editor
SkyNews Columnist & Blogger
www.GarySeronik.com
A place for stargazing enthusiasts.
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Jim Romanski
scholastic sledgehammer
Reged: 01/02/05
Posts: 843
Loc: Guilford, Connecticut
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Quote:
Okay, maybe not really "mad."
Wanna bet...building a telescope when you can just go and buy one?
Talk to my family...you're certifiable.
But you're in good company here.  
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Jim
17.5" Dob "Project"
13.1" Coulter
8” Cave
NP 101 on a CG-5
25x100 binos
Naglers, Ethos, etc.
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GaryS
super member
Reged: 10/30/06
Posts: 191
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Hi all:
Installment #3 is up.
Happy reading,
Gary
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Sky & Telescope Contributing Editor
SkyNews Columnist & Blogger
www.GarySeronik.com
A place for stargazing enthusiasts.
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