+DaveJW Posted November 29, 2013 Author Share Posted November 29, 2013 Well, I think Rob has built a whole observatory in the time it has taken me to do this, but I've finally got a working bino mount together. It's not "finished" (and may never be!) but it is useable: tried it on the back yard. Here are some pics:- Major wooden parts:- Small wooden parts:- Close up of some of the small bits:- Metal parts, lazy susan bearing from Ebay, the rest from B&Q Mount set up on GC5 tripod Other side Close up of swiveling bit at bino end: Close up of counter balance: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philjay Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 A thing of beauty Dave. That looks really professional Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catman161 Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 That looks awesome Dave! I just do not have the craft skills to be able to build something like that. I realy need one for the bib bins but will probably end up buying a metal jobby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz Type-R Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 That looks fantastic, bet your chuffed with that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dawson Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 Blimey that does look good, and all the wood has such nice rounded corners. Looks like you paid a lot of money for a hand crafted bit of kit, but even more rewarding that you did it yourself It makes those of us with no DIY skills feel very inadequate! Now for some clear nights. Great work. James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dawson Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 And i love the wooden spreader plate, really ties in the wood with the metal tripod. James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweedledee Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 That looks superb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cazz Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 Very smart, I love the attention to detail. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+DaveJW Posted November 30, 2013 Author Share Posted November 30, 2013 Thanks for the nice comments folks, was hoping to take it up Belper tonight but the forecast seems to have worsened. That looks awesome Dave! I just do not have the craft skills to be able to build something like that. I realy need one for the bib bins but will probably end up buying a metal jobby Would like to see if your 25x100s will fit the mount some time Felix - those in the pics are are 20x80s. Do you known what yours weigh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAZ Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 That's a great project Dave, and it looks fantastic. You just need some clear sky now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tweedledum Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 That looks awesome Dave, great job. Just needs a few coats of international yacht varnish, and it will outlast me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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