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Re: ATM Speaking of Dob Bearings

To: atm@shore.net
Subject: Re: ATM Speaking of Dob Bearings
From: astrojoe@erols.com
Date: Thu, 17 Jun 1999 01:18:40 -0700
References: <3.0.3.16.19990616182353.0eb7c6b2@mail.airmail.net>
Reply-To: astrojoe@erols.com
Sender: owner-atm@shore.net


Just move the teflon bearings farther apart to increase the friction.

Joe Castoro






Michael Gregory wrote:
> 
>      I replaced the thin nylon bearings on my Celestron 8 inch
> Dob with Teflon strips.  The other bearing surface on this scope
> is aluminum.  Now there is not enough friction.  I have to adjust
> the sliding counterweight too often.  Anyone have any
> recommendations for modifying the Teflon.  They are currently
> about 1.5 inches long.   Should I just cut them down -- move
> them or what.
> 
> Mike Gregory
> Dallas, Texas

References:
- ATM Speaking of Dob Bearings
  - From: Michael Gregory <mikeg@airmail.net>

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