Re: [ATM] ATM-Could use some Flocking advice

[Jan Bentz <jbentz@inreach.com>]

I use a method that is easier and faster to implement than what Virgil 
described although not as light absorbant.  Just spray a light coat of 
flat black on the corregated side of the cardboard and slide it into the 
tube in sections.  If you cut the length (circumference of the tube) 
just right you don't even need to glue it into the tube except on the 
ends.  It works especially well for refractor tubes where you can cut 
the length of the sections to correspond to the distance apart of the 
glare stops, squeezing them between sections.

Jan Bentz

Virgil.Johnson wrote:

>I have installed black velveteen to the inside of my scope by attaching to 
>the smooth surface of cardboard that is used to wrap
>molding or long stock in shipping. This cardboard has only one smooth face 
>and a corrugated side, it is a natural to roll.
>
>Contact cement on the smooth face and spray adhesive to the back side of the 
>velveteen. I didn't want the cement to bleed through and
>change the surface texture of the velveteen. Check to see if they are 
>compatible with each other.
>
>My Wife then sewed a coupe tubes of the velveteen material that were only as 
>wide as a banding strap used in shipping.
>
>Cardboard piece inserted in tube and then about a 2 circumferences length of 
>banding strap threaded inside the little holder tubes.
>With the band wrapped tighter than the tube diameter insert and let it go, 
>the band tries to straighten out and holds the velveteen-cardboard
>against the inside of the tube.
>
>Virgil Johnson
>Raider of the Lost Dark
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>----- Original Message ----- 
>From: "Thomas A Simmons" <tasimmons@raytheon.com>
>To: <atm@atmlist.net>
>Sent: Wednesday, November 23, 2005 6:43 AM
>Subject: [ATM] ATM-Could use some Flocking advice
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>>I'm about to install some flocking inside a 6 foot long tube that is only 
>>9
>>inches Dia.
>>This particular brand has no adhesive, but you use contact cement in order
>>to allow
>>positioning for a short time.
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