Re: [APML] Pouring a 9 foot pier

["Bert Katzung" <katzung1@attbi.com>]

Hi Chris:
Yeah, I think a true clamshell wouldn't be practical that high up. However,
the east-west split, with an overhanging ridgecap would still apply for the
split roll-off design. Sounds like a great project! I think I enjoyed
building my setup almost as much as imaging! I'm still pondering some way of
motorizing it, but I'm afraid that will be a nightmare....
Enjoy RTMC!
Bert

Bert Katzung
katzung1@attbi.com
www.astronomy-images.com

----- Original Message -----
From: "Chris Schur" <cschur@cybertrails.com>
To: <astro-photo@seds.org>
Sent: Tuesday, May 21, 2002 10:17 AM
Subject: RE: [APML] Pouring a 9 foot pier


> Bert, unique design, I think Id be taking my life into my hands with a
> clamshell type at 12 feet off the ground.  But I am open to suggestions
> since it will be after my RTMC pilgramige I get back to wood working on
the
> stucture.  Next the foundation posts, then the floor...
>
> Take Care,
>
> Chris
>
> Astrophotography: http://www.psiaz.com/schur/astro/index.html
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-astro-photo@seds.org [mailto:owner-astro-photo@seds.org]On
> Behalf Of katzung1@attbi.com
> Sent: Tuesday, May 14, 2002 5:08 PM
> To: astro-photo@seds.org
> Subject: RE: [APML] Pouring a 9 foot pier
>
>
> Hi Chris:
> About the roof: if you have prevailing westerly storms
> like I do, I would suggest having the roof split to the
> east and west. That way the west side can have an
> overlapping ridge cap that closes down over the east
> side and keeps the weather out. I don't have any snow,
> of course (semi-coastal California), but we get some
> very heavy windy rain storms in the winter. My fold-off
> roof, which splits east/west, keeps the inside amazingly
> dry with only about 6 inches of ridge cap overhang. I
> have the south wall fitted with a fold-down peak so that
> I can get Sag, etc. THe pictures on my site show the
> general arrangement (navigate for "Observatory") but I
> can't remember now whether it shows the overhang detail.
> Great project---enjoy!
> Bert
>




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