Well, I had made a table to go on a single aluminum pole, however, it drawing did not match expected application, as it turned out to be wayyyy to heavy and had a tilt and high wobble.
I went back to the drawing board, and took a page from Roger Greenwood's table, and came up with this version.
It rotates to go out of the way, and in addition to being very light and highly portable (simply undo the one moonlight clamp on the rocker box), I now have a spot for a 2" eyepiece (only need 1 to swap bino for pan) and put a second one in below for my digital coffee mug (again, thanks to Roger on that one..hehehe). The table is sturdy, and looks really neat. I've got some polyacrylic to put on and finish up, but with the exception of the light shroud, I'm nearly there as this was the last big project for the scope.
See the Moonlight ball/socket under the table? Unlock this to swivel the table.
Best,
Guy
I went back to the drawing board, and took a page from Roger Greenwood's table, and came up with this version.
It rotates to go out of the way, and in addition to being very light and highly portable (simply undo the one moonlight clamp on the rocker box), I now have a spot for a 2" eyepiece (only need 1 to swap bino for pan) and put a second one in below for my digital coffee mug (again, thanks to Roger on that one..hehehe). The table is sturdy, and looks really neat. I've got some polyacrylic to put on and finish up, but with the exception of the light shroud, I'm nearly there as this was the last big project for the scope.
See the Moonlight ball/socket under the table? Unlock this to swivel the table.
Best,
Guy
16" f/4.52 ATM Truss Dob, Discovery Mirror
Denk II w/nags junkie
