[ATM] Scope project

["Larry Kruzan" <larry_kruzan@insightbb.com>]

Hi folks,

 

I appreciate all the input from the list and from old friends (thanks Ken)
as I prepare to start a new scope project.  Several have asked for more
details about what I propose so here we go.  I want to build a 14 or 16"
short scope, truss dob, that will have the maximum eyepiece height at 56".
I know this is very short but since I am in a wheelchair this is the tallest
eyepiece height I can use - it is the height of my current 10" f5 dob that
was my first ATM attempt.  I know I will have to grind my own mirror (been
wanting to do that for years, haven't I Ken?) due to the short focal length.
I have glanced at the Mirror-o-matic plans and can build that as an option.

 

Some have asked about my kilns - I have two 23" round, 1 18" round computer
controlled electric kilns and my pride and joy is a 100 cf gas fired kiln,
36"x48" door.  There are some of the construction photos on my website.  The
electric and gas kilns fire to 2400 degrees F.

 

Larry Kruzan

Lost Creek Pottery

www.lostcreekpottery.com

 

 

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