I was gon'a suggest vice-grips or tool and die makers clamps, but thought better of it.
Bob
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On Mon, 8 May 1995, Bob Luffel wrote:
> >
> > Mike, why not place a doubler of 1/4-inch (how many mm is that?) on the
> > out side of the tube? Either aluminum or plywood will work. It is just
> > easy to glue/epoxy to your 2 mm tube. I wish there were inexpensive
> > clasps that are adjustible.
> >
> > Bob
> >
>
>
> I, too, am planning on splitting my tube into two sections (a 10" f/6.4).
> My tube is aluminum and I will be machining two flanges that I will
> mate to the halves. The flanges will be keyed so that collimation will
> be relatively close upon re-assemblies. Now, the question remains as
> to what to use to clamp the halves/flanges together with.
>
> I am a bit uneasy with the idea of using inexpensive
> draw-catches (I will be doing some photography with the scope, and want
> a solid attach scheme to prevent any shifting). Also, it is relatively
> easy for someone (at a star-party) to fiddle with the things and presto,
> you have an upper tube section tumbling to the turf. I suppose I could
> make some sort of locking pin,etc, to keep the latches from being easily
> unlatched.
>
> Perhaps there are some high-quality (and high-force) draw catches
> available that would, in fact, work well. I want something that looks
> very nice (this is an all-machined scope) and is compact. So far, I
> haven't found a latch that I like - anyone out there have any sources
> or suggestions?
>
> My backup plan is to just use some socket head screws to bolt the flanges
> together (I know that will work..., it is just not as convenient).
>
>
>
> Bob
>