Re: ATM Finishing a Hastings Tube???

["Jack Schmidling" <arf@mc.net>]

From: "pbunn" <pbunn@patbunn.com>

> I am building a small 5" scope using a Hastings 7" aluminum tube.  I am
> contemplating sanding it with 320 grit inside and out and etching it in a
> Lye solutionj.

Sounds like gross over kill... what's wrong with paint.

As a point of interest, I left my 10" unpainted because I liked the natural
look but it got hot enough to fry eggs when left uncovered in the sun so I
ended up painting it white.  What a difference!

js

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