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alvin58
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Reged: 04/15/06
Posts: 101
Loc: North Shore Lake Superior
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I have been wondering about this lens. Am thinking about maybe purchasing and building a wooden tube to start with. Any body have any thoughts on these? Thanks for any advice.
Allen
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GlenM
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Reged: 05/20/07
Posts: 1739
Loc: Lancashire UK
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I have had my 6"f/10 from ales at Istar a couple of weeks now. I have been laid up with a bad back though. I have gone the aluminium route this time. Plyscope(a forum member here) has made some beautiful wooden tubes for his lenses I'm sure he could help you out with a design.His tubes really are a work of art.
The very best of luck with the build. Ales at Istar always keeps you up to date with how things are moving along and takes a keen interest in what you are doing with his lens.
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Glen
www.lyraoptic.co.uk
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plyscope
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Reged: 11/23/06
Posts: 327
Loc: Perth, West Australia
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Thanks for the compliment Glen. The main reason I use wood is because I don't have the skills with metal. I am looking forward to hearing your first light report on your 6" f10 when your back is better. Don't rush it though, your health is more important than the telescope.
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Andy
6" f15 refractor
90mm f16.7 refractor
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GlenM
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Reged: 05/20/07
Posts: 1739
Loc: Lancashire UK
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Credit where credit's due Andy. Beautiful tubes 
The back is easing some now. Done a little spray painting on the innards. Next is sorting the baffle system,Black card and Black foam. Something lightweight 
Clear Skies.
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Glen
www.lyraoptic.co.uk
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