Building a 8" F/8 CHief

Started by timo4352, 09/28/2009 01:47AM

Posted 09/28/2009 01:47AM Opening Post

Forum Member

Join Date: Apr 2007

Location: Mentor OH, US

Posts: 27

I've started another project. The lure of 8 inches unobstructed and color free was to much to pass on. So, here's my 8" F/8 Chief. I've made good progress so far and have the bulk of the ota done. I've just got to make the lens holders and finish up my secondary holder, mount them, and it'll be ready for the optics. Of course I've still got to varnish and stuff...
Then onto the base... 8)
Tim
A couple pix here...

Attached Image:

Quote

Posted 09/28/2009 01:48AM #1

Forum Member

Join Date: Apr 2007

Location: Mentor OH, US

Posts: 27

top end

Attached Image:

Quote

Posted 09/29/2009 05:07PM #2

Forum Member

Join Date: Oct 2001

Location: Rosamond CA, US

Posts: 269

Good looking project 8) Nice woodwork. Can't wait to see it finished and hear your observing report grin

Keith

Quote

Scopejunkie

40 year old restored C14 with recirculating cooling w/Skywatcher DOB GOTO Conversion (CPC14)

Synscan DOB mounted Sky-Watcher Evostar 150mm/1200mm ED Refractor

"Rescued" Craig's List Orion 120mm/1000mm Refractor

USAF Vet

Posted 10/13/2009 04:06AM #3

Forum Member

Join Date: Apr 2007

Location: Mentor OH, US

Posts: 27

Got the base done and the CHief is ready to test. I'll play with the adjustment and try it out first before I tear it back down for final finishing, varnishing, etc.
Tim

Attached Image:

Quote

Post Reply

Image of the day

About Astromart

My Account

Need Help?

Building a 8" F/8 CHief

Funding Member

Sponsors

Search