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reddog15
Carpal Tunnel

Reged: 11/09/09

Loc: Wyoming

Re: Post a picture of your Cat new

[Re: Tsarbomba]
#3486240 - 12/06/09 09:10 AM

Is that sono tube your Idea? or is there somewhere we can see how that is made?

Thank you Brian

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Tsarbomba
member

Reged: 11/10/09

Loc: Ajax, Canada

Re: Post a picture of your Cat new

[Re: reddog15]
#3486517 - 12/06/09 12:19 PM

I've seen a few dew shields made by others using a sonotube. A well written guide here: http://www.cloudynights.com/item.php?item_id=353

Mine is approx. 14" long (total) and I left about 2" extra to cover the Kendrick SCT heater strip (somewhat visible in blue there). I felt this would help insulate the heat produced. I didn't like using plastic stoppers on the inside (in 3 points) to keep it stable. Instead, the dovetail cut-out is firm fitting (measure twice, cut once and sand a few dozen times haha). I also added 3 thumb screws around the tube to help it remain level/stable. The inside is also covered with a craft foam (flat black), which Emerson makes (another good WalMart value find). You'll likely notice the blue rubber band around the front... I wasn't sure how well the folded edges of the foam would hold up to the cold temps, so to prevent lifting I thought I little pressure was helpful.

All materials, paint/adhesive, screws, etc. total was about $22 CDN.

Cheers,

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reddog15
Carpal Tunnel

Reged: 11/09/09

Loc: Wyoming

Re: Post a picture of your Cat new

[Re: Tsarbomba]
#3486531 - 12/06/09 12:24 PM

Thanks

Brian

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Mugsy
member

Reged: 11/25/08

Loc: Colorado Springs, CO

Re: Post a picture of your Cat new

[Re: reddog15]
#3486755 - 12/06/09 02:13 PM Attachment (209 downloads)

Here's my little kitten. Celestron 5SE. Great grab-n-go!

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ColoHank
Carpal Tunnel

Reged: 06/07/07

Loc: western Colorado

Re: Post a picture of your Cat new

[Re: Mugsy]
#3488387 - 12/07/09 01:31 PM Attachment (242 downloads)

Questar 3.5 on homebuilt wedge.

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reddog15
Carpal Tunnel

Reged: 11/09/09

Loc: Wyoming

Re: Post a picture of your Cat new

[Re: ColoHank]
#3488424 - 12/07/09 01:53 PM

Nice wedge

It is nice to see there are still craftsman left!! Ive been a carpenter for 30yrs and I make my living now as a superitendent and trust me the skill level has dropped dramatically in the trades. Very nice job Like the buggy too

Brian

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Tsarbomba
member

Reged: 11/10/09

Loc: Ajax, Canada

Re: Post a picture of your Cat new

[Re: ColoHank]
#3489392 - 12/07/09 11:15 PM

Nice wheels

and custom wedge there! Looks like a solid design too.

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Jim Davenport
sage

Reged: 11/12/06

Loc: Seminole Fl

Re: Post a picture of your Cat new

[Re: Tsarbomba]
#3489915 - 12/08/09 10:38 AM Attachment (216 downloads)

Here's my new(to me) c_11 on a Atlas EQ-G, and my old C-8 on a LXD-75

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stevew
Now I've done it

Reged: 03/03/06

Loc: British Columbia Canada

Re: Post a picture of your Cat new

[Re: stevew]
#3511653 - 12/20/09 02:16 AM Attachment (223 downloads)

C8, set up for super portability.

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ahlberto
Pooh-Bah

Reged: 09/06/08

Loc: lisbon-portugal

Re: Post a picture of your Cat new

[Re: stevew]
#3511868 - 12/20/09 09:13 AM Attachment (176 downloads)

My latest setup.The humble nexstar 8" se

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Heitman
sage

Reged: 01/26/07

Loc: Reeds, NC

Re: Post a picture of your Cat new

[Re: ahlberto]
#3512263 - 12/20/09 02:02 PM Attachment (237 downloads)

My new Cat.

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stevew
Now I've done it

Reged: 03/03/06

Loc: British Columbia Canada

Re: Post a picture of your Cat new

[Re: Heitman]
#3512289 - 12/20/09 02:22 PM

Heitman, Nice set up! It's hard to beat a good C8.
I'm jealous of those deep blue skies!
I bet it was an excellent night.

Steve

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Heitman
sage

Reged: 01/26/07

Loc: Reeds, NC

Re: Post a picture of your Cat new

[Re: stevew]
#3512319 - 12/20/09 02:41 PM

It's breezy today, and the seeing isn't so good right now, but as you can see, it's very clear. I really like the C8 setup, very easy to manage.
Tim

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reddog15
Carpal Tunnel

Reged: 11/09/09

Loc: Wyoming

Re: Post a picture of your Cat new

[Re: Heitman]
#3512365 - 12/20/09 03:09 PM

Quote:

My new Cat.

What kind of chair is that,is that a padded back I see?

Brian

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Heitman
sage

Reged: 01/26/07

Loc: Reeds, NC

Re: Post a picture of your Cat new

[Re: reddog15]
#3512449 - 12/20/09 04:07 PM

I saw an ad in S&T some years ago and ordered the chair. I know the company was located in Florida, but I can't remember the name right now. The chair is kind of heavy. The frame is steel, and yes, the back is padded. It's a nice chair. I only saw the ad for these chairs for a short period of time, so I don't know what happened to them.
Tim

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reddog15
Carpal Tunnel

Reged: 11/09/09

Loc: Wyoming

Re: Post a picture of your Cat new

[Re: Heitman]
#3512550 - 12/20/09 05:02 PM

Is it on the chair maybe seem very nice, Looks like the Stardust but with padding

Brian

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Heitman
sage

Reged: 01/26/07

Loc: Reeds, NC

Re: Post a picture of your Cat new

[Re: reddog15]
#3512726 - 12/20/09 07:12 PM

I'll look tomorrow and see if I can find it. I think I still have the papers that came with it. It even has a swivel clipboard that attaches to the side.
Tim

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reddog15
Carpal Tunnel

Reged: 11/09/09

Loc: Wyoming

Re: Post a picture of your Cat new

[Re: Heitman]
#3512746 - 12/20/09 07:27 PM

Quote:

I'll look tomorrow and see if I can find it. I think I still have the papers that came with it. It even has a swivel clipboard that attaches to the side.
Tim

Thanks Tim

Brian

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Heitman
sage

Reged: 01/26/07

Loc: Reeds, NC

Re: Post a picture of your Cat new

[Re: reddog15]
#3513969 - 12/21/09 01:15 PM

Brian,
The chair was made by "Atinatech". I think they no longer exist.I still have the instruction manual, and I tried to find them on the web, but no luck.
Tim

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yonkrz
scholastic sledgehammer

Reged: 11/16/06

Loc: SW Minnesota

Re: Post a picture of your Cat new

[Re: ColoHank]
#3515030 - 12/21/09 10:22 PM

Love It

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