+Stu Posted March 18, 2023 Share Posted March 18, 2023 So I've finally got my hands on it. Looks like it's not been used for a while so needs some love. Re-flocking, cleaning, maybe a lick of paint. But first impressions are that it's pretty well made, the focuser feels solid and is nice and smooth. When will I get to use it? Who knows at the moment, just staring out the window at the rain. But I'll post an update once I've had a go. The lens needs a clean first and foremost, am I safe with baader wonder stuff? Bottletopburly 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+RonC Posted March 18, 2023 Share Posted March 18, 2023 I would say yes to that Stu! +Stu 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Stu Posted March 18, 2023 Author Share Posted March 18, 2023 1 hour ago, RonC said: I would say yes to that Stu! Cheers 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Stu Posted March 18, 2023 Author Share Posted March 18, 2023 +Glafnazur 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Stu Posted March 18, 2023 Author Share Posted March 18, 2023 Well they're never going back on again 😦 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Bino-viewer Posted March 19, 2023 Share Posted March 19, 2023 The Baader wonder is certainly very good stuff. Looking at your image the lens doesn't appear to be too bad at all, unless you've already cleaned it ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Stu Posted March 19, 2023 Author Share Posted March 19, 2023 1 hour ago, Bino-viewer said: The Baader wonder is certainly very good stuff. Looking at your image the lens doesn't appear to be too bad at all, unless you've already cleaned it ? The outer surface wasn't too bad, just a few fingerprints and smudges. The inner surface was pretty bad, you can just about see if you zoom on that pic. Rather than a plastic cap in the focuser there was a sponge bung type thing that was degraded so that didn't help. I don't think it's been cleaned inside before, there was a cobweb in there 😄 The glass is all clean now though, lots of careful blowing and wiping with wonder fluid. I'm going to have a look through it later if I get time after work. +Bino-viewer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Stu Posted March 19, 2023 Author Share Posted March 19, 2023 Daytime test was encouraging. Just need some stars now 🤞 +Glafnazur and philjay 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Bino-viewer Posted March 19, 2023 Share Posted March 19, 2023 It looks like a really nice little scope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Stu Posted March 19, 2023 Author Share Posted March 19, 2023 55 minutes ago, Bino-viewer said: It looks like a really nice little scope. It was a bit of a gamble but pleased with it so far Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Stu Posted March 19, 2023 Author Share Posted March 19, 2023 Felt and copydex acquired from my son's craft box 🤫 That'll do for the time being. +Bino-viewer and philjay 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Stu Posted March 22, 2023 Author Share Posted March 22, 2023 Once I've given it a bit of WD40 and a polish, anything I should be putting on moving parts afterwards? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Stu Posted March 24, 2023 Author Share Posted March 24, 2023 On 22/03/2023 at 17:31, Stu said: Once I've given it a bit of WD40 and a polish, anything I should be putting on moving parts afterwards? Found an article on how to service it. I reckon it looks about the same. https://agenaastro.com/articles/guides/optimizing-your-gso-crayford-focuser.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Stu Posted March 30, 2023 Author Share Posted March 30, 2023 Stripping, cleaning and a bit of greasing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Stu Posted March 30, 2023 Author Share Posted March 30, 2023 A few little stubborn bits left but not too bad. +Glafnazur and BAZ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Stu Posted April 3, 2023 Author Share Posted April 3, 2023 New paint job, re-flocked inside. Still need to give the focuser some love. Just waiting on some new mounting bits, ready for the next clear evening in May/June 🤞 +Glafnazur, philjay, +Bino-viewer and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Glafnazur Posted April 3, 2023 Share Posted April 3, 2023 Looking good Stu +Stu 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Stu Posted April 7, 2023 Author Share Posted April 7, 2023 The paint job ended up being a bit of a mess, but it's all ready to go. Shame I've got a stinking cold so will probably be having an early night 😭 BAZ and +Glafnazur 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Stu Posted April 8, 2023 Author Share Posted April 8, 2023 I've posted a pic in DSOs of M44. Can anything about the scope be determined from this image? Is it ok or have I been polishing a turd! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Stu Posted April 9, 2023 Author Share Posted April 9, 2023 Finally got round to the focuser. I didn't think it was too bad but the ball-bearings were very stiff. Cleaned out and greased up it's much smoother. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philjay Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 Nice job there Stu +Stu 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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