stovesy Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 So the focuser has arrived, and its time to disassemble the 'scope and do some drilling !! Eeek ! Is it worth flocking, while all bits are removed from the tube....... Where to apply the flock ? (all through the tube, or just opposite the focuser) What to use? Cheers all. Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T A WOW Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 What scope is it? If its a newt, I'd say do it. It'll only be better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perkil8r Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 Yes, and do the whole lot, it will help. Use black velvet effect sticky back stuff off eBay. The stuff is made by DC Fix, it's the same stuff FLO sell but on bigger rolls and much cheaper too. Search DC Fix Vinyl on eBay, I think I paid about £9.00 for 1m x 1m which did the 200p, st80 and ED 80 as well as a few smill bits left over for extension tubes etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catman161 Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 Yes definitely do it-the whole tube! I did and it definitely makes a difference Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest devil74 Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 Yes definitely do it-the whole tube! I did and it definitely makes a difference I can second that Pete..adds quite a bit of contrast..well glad I did it. You can get it from Wilko too.. £5 per roll. I have even flocked the inside of my finder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brantuk Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 Go for it!! - I'm even thinking of flocking the missus so I get better clarity lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 Go for it!! - I'm even thinking of flocking the missus so I get better clarity lol That will put a smile on Di's face Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dawson Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 I'm going to be flocking my newt soon too. I just need to go to Wilko's and think of a bribe to get AstroDamian and AstroLeigh to help me [do it for me]. JD P.S. Poor Di Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catman161 Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 Don't forget the inside of your focuser draw tube too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catman161 Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 If you need a hand gimme a shout James and if I'm free (my weekends get booked up quickly!) Perhaps there is something in shift working after all..........nah! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAZ Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 +1 from me as well. It does make a difference, and can help squeeze out the hard to see stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stovesy Posted September 16, 2013 Author Share Posted September 16, 2013 Done deal. I'll checkout flocking Wilco next time I'm in flocking town. Cheers all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perkil8r Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 Have a look on eBay, it works out cheaper and you don't have to do it in two pieces then too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dawson Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 Pete, i might make a wilko trip for flocking material either tomorrow (Hinkley) or Thursday (Nottingham); if you want me to get you some let me know. James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Wayne Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 Go for it!! - I'm even thinking of flocking the missus so I get better clarity lol :-D :-D :-D :-D LOL :-D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stovesy Posted September 17, 2013 Author Share Posted September 17, 2013 James. I've already ordered some material off the web. If there's any spare after I've used it, you're welcome to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz Type-R Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 I really need to get mine done - think I am missing out by not doing it - lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Wayne Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 Is the wilko stuff OK? :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catman161 Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 Yeah the Wilko's stuff is perfect-I prefer into the feel of protostar personally. Not that the feel really matters. But it does the job perfectly. I've had no problems with slip/tearing/wear of any kind from mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Wayne Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 Wilko's here we come. Thanks Felix :-) I'd better get on with it :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dawson Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 Wayne, wilko hinkley only had two, i got them both lol. I'll look for one more. Felix, do i go up and down, or around and around? Jd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catman161 Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 Wayne, wilko hinkley only had two, i got them both lol. I'll look for one more. Felix, do i go up and down, or around and around? Jd I did it in two and half sections around and around if that makes sense Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dawson Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 Yes. My stuff is only 450mm wide (1000mm long) and i've not measured my tube, but it's longer than 900mm, so i think i might need three rings of stuff. How far near the top to do it, and how far to the bottom? Surely it can't go all the way to the very bottom can it, or the mirror wouldn't fit back in the now much snugger hole. Does the velor stuff produce fluff which lands on the mirror after it's installed? Jd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catman161 Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 Yes. My stuff is only 450mm wide (1000mm long) and i've not measured my tube, but it's longer than 900mm, so i think i might need three rings of stuff. How far near the top to do it, and how far to the bottom? Surely it can't go all the way to the very bottom can it, or the mirror wouldn't fit back in the now much snugger hole. Does the velor stuff produce fluff which lands on the mirror after it's installed? Jd I removed absolutely everything so I was left with just the tube and I flocked the entire inside length of it. Everything fitted back together fine. And no it doesn't leave any fluff on the mirror that's why it's so perfect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest devil74 Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 Yes. My stuff is only 450mm wide (1000mm long) and i've not measured my tube, but it's longer than 900mm, so i think i might need three rings of stuff. How far near the top to do it, and how far to the bottom? Surely it can't go all the way to the very bottom can it, or the mirror wouldn't fit back in the now much snugger hole.Does the velor stuff produce fluff which lands on the mirror after it's installed? Jd J totally strip the OTA inc the collar on top end and flock the whole thing top to bottom. Don't worry about the mirror fitting as they don't fit that snug anyway..remember there has to be room for collimation movement. And there isnt much fluff mate so dont worry about that. As I said to you before the handiest tool for me was a can of furniture polish..or anything like that, deodorant (you will need to buy that J ). Hope that helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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