Can
you drill your own holes, use sand paper and varnish
some wood?
I
If so, you'll save a bundle of $$$$ by ordering
one of these wood kits. The Kits
include all the wood pieces you'll need to assemble
a telescope -- but is as "unfinished furniture".
You'll nned to fine sand, stain and/or varnish as you
prefer.
| The BASIC KIT includes: |
| 1) |
OTA
rings with holes drilled for the size of tubing you
intend using along the length of the telescope |
| 2) |
Altitude
Bearings. Ebony Star laminate included. Teflon bearings
included. |
3)
|
Rocker
Box. Pieces include the sides cut for the altitude
bearings, front/rear support and bottom board drilled
for the Ground Board. Azimuth laminate included. Teflon
bearings included. |
| 4) |
Ground
Board. Center drilled to match the Rocker Box. |
| 5) |
Two
clamps. These can be used for the finder, a counterweight
or other use. |
| 6) |
Inserts
for your tubing. Kydex is included for a "focuser"
baffle. |
| 7) |
Click
here for "kit assembly" suggestions |
| |
| All
kits and wood parts are made from 3/4 inch 12-ply Birch
plywood. |