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Re: [ATM] How to Reduce Bearing Friction

To: Peter <peter@kitgear.com>, atm <atm@atmlist.net>
Subject: Re: [ATM] How to Reduce Bearing Friction
From: Gilbert Gagne <ggagne@clearwire.net>
Date: Fri, 28 Apr 2006 09:27:13 -0400
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Peter wrote:

> <>I just completed a small Dob project and the AZ axis has too much 
> friction.
> I used Ebony Star and Teflon matching the 15 lb/sq in as suggested..

Just clean the bearing surfaces and apply some carnauba wax like Turtle Wax. But beware, you may wind up with too little friction making the telescope sensitive to cross winds

Clear skies,
Gil Gagne
Port Orange, FL
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