[ATM] GEM fork revival

[renrepro at surfglobal.net (Ina Ron Lippard Renaissance Reproductions)]

     Not being an expert on mounts,I still find my fork/polar mount quite 
suitable.
It began when I took my Edmund GEM apart,and re-inserted the DEC shaft into 
the polar housing.That did it.From then on I broke out the alum jig plate 
and made the forks.When it was done,I had a pedestal base,(Edmund) and an 
alum fork mount with barrel-bearing saddle.The 6" F/8newt sat nice an low 
so short people could look at objects at the zenith without a step 
stool.Low center of gravity.It took 5 minutes to take apart,and traveled in 
2 pieces.Though I now have my dream scope,(8" F/5.6 Cave) I still want to 
build another fork mount that will use some ideas I've learned since 
1975.My fork mount 6" took second place mechanical at the first Florida 
Stellefane at JD Park,Hobe Sound.

regards,Ron