Scopes and Testimonials:
Pictures and comments are starting to come in from some of my customers. Thanks to all.

Hey, Dennis! -- So, the scope is about 75% done and had first light last night. It's excellent and I'm very happy with the parts you made. Seems very steady, tracks smoothly, balances well, and was really a joy to put together. You did a fine job for me and I really appreciate it. Thanks again,

J.D.in CT 
(12.5" Basic Kit)

Dennis is an innovative and practical scope builder. I have had a great time participating in the construction of my scope, from sourcing materials, to design and execution. Dennis is great to work with and makes great value scopes. He is extremely knowledgeable, experienced and honest. My scope turned out great; I got to do some customizations which I am very pleased about. I took my scope home from the Dobstuff workshop on the weekend of 8th June. The complete 12.5 inch scope fit in my small civic along with a passenger which my friends find difficult to believe. I learned more about telescopes and telescope making from him in 20 hours than I have in 10 years J. I would strongly recommend him to anybody who wants a scope built or wants to build one by himself using one of his kits.

Thanks Dennis for a great experience!
Yogesh, Pleasanton, CA.

(note: Yogesh lives close by and asked if he could come over and participate in the building of a scope for his 12.5" mirror. You can see Yoglesh building his scope here).

Ralph had four 18.5” rings made for his telescope. Here’s what he had to say about the result:

Dennis is flexible and allows for custom work. My parts were made to specifications and were perfect for my project. Delivery was quick with no hassles. I wanted to make a custom project with the materials I had already purchased.  Dennis worked with me and my materials in order to complete my project with little extra expense. With most supliers, there is not much room for customization, an ATM usually has to build the supplier’s scope, Dennis allowed me to build "my" scope. Thanks, Ralph Redondo Beach, CA.

A completed 10" kit ready for packing and shipping for Bill in Bethesda, Md. Bill supplied his mirror cell so I could intall it.

A 13 Inch F4.5 (a Discovery mirror) made for Joe in Northern California. It uses a Moonlite focuser and Destiny curved vane spider. November 2007.

15" F5 Discovery Make-over for Jim Falls, September 2007. Here's a comment from Jim from Pleasanton California. Here's a comment from Jim:  "Dennis is terrific to work with, and his craftsmanship is superb.  His elegant design has allowed me to significantly lower the overall weight of the scope, while preserving excellent imaging quality.  Because of Dennis’ efforts, I expect to be using my scope for many years to come. "

10" f4.7 for Tom in Cambridge MA. This scope includes "travel struts", and makes into a 17" tall assembly. Features a Moonlite focuser and Novak mirror cell. Completed 02/08.

Greg in Visalia CA. and a Coulter 13.1" f4.5 makeover kit. Greg's well-appointed wood shop is something to envy! February 2008. Left photo shows Greg in his shop with the kit. The right photo is the finished product. To see more, click here.

10" for John in Houston, TX. This scope sports a Destiny spider and Feathertouch 10:1 focuser. Completed and shipped 01/08..

A 6" f8.3 for Dean in Nashville, TN. A small telescope like this, with a light mirror, balances a bit more toward the center of the OTA, so the rocker box needs to be made a bit higher.The scope is very stable and exhibits no vibrations. March 2008.

A  mirror cell for a 10" f4.5 Newtonian. The cell has an insert underneath in which a small counterweight can be added or removed. Depending on the need, 1.25 or 2.5 pounds can be added to the rear of the cell without effecting the mirror in any way.