andyboy1970 Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 I finally started my obsy build this afternoon. Site before- The pier pipe purchased, 150mm x 2m. Site cleared and pier hole half dug, shed ordered. North is in the corner to the left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kheldar Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 Can you get Polaris over that house? Seems awful close! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyboy1970 Posted May 18, 2012 Author Share Posted May 18, 2012 Its where I always observe from and Polaris is easily visible, I think the camera foreshortens the distance to the house behind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+RonC Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 Building an obsy was the best thing I have done, saves a lot of time and effort lugging kit about, good luck on the build!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 I would love one but then I never have the time to build one, hope it turns out well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty Strings Posted May 19, 2012 Share Posted May 19, 2012 An obsy is my on-going project, one day I'll start it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red dwalf Posted May 19, 2012 Share Posted May 19, 2012 the cat looks very interested in what your doing, keep the pictures coming, i too have started my obsy, managed to lay 6 slabs in a week ! at this pace i`ll be done by christmas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+RonC Posted May 19, 2012 Share Posted May 19, 2012 We should organise an obsy building party one weekend, Slab laying, shed building etc.. as long as there is a large full teapot I'd be game, good idea?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+RonC Posted May 19, 2012 Share Posted May 19, 2012 I think the hardest part is the location! When that's sorted you have an idea of the size you can use. Decide on a design (considering size etc..), Base type, pier size and start digging!! That's when the party arrives!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+RonC Posted May 19, 2012 Share Posted May 19, 2012 Well when you do get started, think about the building party idea? Always good to get together !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted May 19, 2012 Share Posted May 19, 2012 A proper builders merchants have pipe in about 6" to 10". I know that because when I was building our extention I went down there to pick up some supplies and saw it. It's that yellow ABS plastic pipe for sewers etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyboy1970 Posted May 19, 2012 Author Share Posted May 19, 2012 Thanks Sory Andy for he hijack No probs, I got my pipe from here - http://www.fantronix.com/acatalog/Plastic_Ducting_-_Solid.html fast delivery as they are in Leicester also got some some large 60-325mm diameter Jubilee clips for my DIY tube rotation system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyboy1970 Posted May 19, 2012 Author Share Posted May 19, 2012 Little bit more done today - Hole now 2x2x2 foot, angle iron (5foot) knocked in. Pipe cut and 2 stainless rods threaded through. The rods help centralise the pipe on the angle iron. Now waiting to be concreted on Monday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+RonC Posted May 19, 2012 Share Posted May 19, 2012 Check the threads on SGL on obsy builds, theres loads of good info!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyboy1970 Posted May 19, 2012 Author Share Posted May 19, 2012 I've got a 8 foot x 6 foot apex shed (windowless) on the way. The pipe is 5 foot 9 inches long after I chopped about 9 inches off, so 3 foot 4 inches above ground level which should be 3 foot above shed floor level. 5 inches is buried in the soil at the bottom of the hole already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyboy1970 Posted May 21, 2012 Author Share Posted May 21, 2012 Day off at Wembley yesterday courtesy of work, watched Luton get beat by York City. Today was concrete day, 350 Kgs mixed by hand (spade). 3 aggregate to 1 cement mix. Mounting bolts M10 set in top of pier and central rod which is M6 thread and 1.5m long added for safety. (I worry). Forgot to mention before, the bottom of the hole is about 6 inches wider than the top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red dwalf Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 cat still inspecting the work, looking good so far, i managed to get 3 more slabs down today for my base, only 3 more to go ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAZ Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 Looking good Andy. Cat looks baffled by it all, but it looks like you have an observing buddy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyboy1970 Posted May 22, 2012 Author Share Posted May 22, 2012 The cat appears every time I get the camera out! I ache today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyboy1970 Posted May 22, 2012 Author Share Posted May 22, 2012 Just been outside - concrete is curing well, damped it down and re-covered. It looks like its going to be a hot one today so I will damp it down again later and keep it covered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest telesto Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 Hi Pat I know quite a few plumbers so i could get you some of that pipe no probs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyboy1970 Posted May 28, 2012 Author Share Posted May 28, 2012 Latest update - Been working hard today leveling the ground and making the base. Installed 40mm pipe as a conduit for the cables. When the shed is built it will have another 18mm floor on top of a damp barrier. Different foreman this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz Type-R Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 That obsy looks to be coming on great. Can't wait to see the finished thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty Strings Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 Looking great Andy. Is it possible the cats interest may extend to it having time at the eyepiece? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyboy1970 Posted May 29, 2012 Author Share Posted May 29, 2012 (edited) Well the walls are up! Roof will have to wait until my next 4 days off. Edited May 29, 2012 by andyboy1970 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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