I have a question about sizing Teflon. I think my Teflon pieces are a bit bigger than they need to be, but I don't want to cut them unless I have to. The 16" f/4.5 dob I'm building is the Albert Highe 3-strut design. The OTA weighs about 60 lbs and the OTA plus rocker box weighs about 80 lbs.
The Teflon pieces for the altitude bearings are just about right to provide 15 psi pressure. However, the pieces for the azimuch bearing are a little big and will only provide about 12 psi pressure. Do you think it is important for me to cut them down?
The Teflon pieces for the altitude bearings are just about right to provide 15 psi pressure. However, the pieces for the azimuch bearing are a little big and will only provide about 12 psi pressure. Do you think it is important for me to cut them down?
