Re: [ATM] Berry out of date?

[DU <desiredusername@gmail.com>]

I forgot to mention that I'm intending to build the 6" dob.  I don't have
money to buy (or space to store) anything larger.

On 5/8/06, Bill Kocken <wmkocken@hotmail.com> wrote:
>
> Kreige and Berry's, "The Dobsonian Telescope" is more modern.  Although
> the book's focus is on large truss tube dobs, you will learn alot about
> building any size scope.  There is one chapter (IIRC) devoted to building a
> sonotube dob.  That's what I used for guidance when I build my 8"F6.
>
> Bill Kocken
>
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> From:  *DU <desiredusername@gmail.com>*
> To:  *atm@atmlist.net*
> Subject:  *[ATM] Berry out of date?*
> Date:  *Mon, 8 May 2006 11:57:57 -0400*
>
>
> I have access to a (first edition) copy of the classic "Build Your Own
> Telescope" by Berry.  I'm interested in building the 6" dob scope, but
> I'm wondering how out of date the book is.  For instance, he builds
> his own tube from 1/2" ply whereas some plans I've found online use a
> cardboard tube.  Also, the ATM FAQ says this: "His designs are
> generally heavy and don't necessarily follow best woodworking
> principles."  I'm not an expert woodworker (though my f-i-l is), but I
> know my way around a hammer--would it be better to go with another
> design or what?
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