Teslar Posted April 20, 2014 Author Share Posted April 20, 2014 Lock fitted and handle as the original handles were missing. I fitted a insurance approved lock. For all that's worth. After a quick trip to the hardware store. Yep the local one was open on Easter Sunday. I had to buy a chisel to tidy up the woodwork as the new lock wasn't just a slide in replacement Suffice to say this isn't my only anti theft precaution. The others are not for sharing for obvious reasons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+RonC Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 Looking good Tom, when's first light due?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teslar Posted April 21, 2014 Author Share Posted April 21, 2014 Still work to do Ron. And I don't have a pier yet. I'm thinking if getting an AE pier. But there is an Enginerring fabricator in North Berwick who makes all sorts for the fishing boats. He is trying to persuade me to give him the job but I'd need to give him a drawing. I'm thinking of going that route as he recons he can make one for at least half price Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz Type-R Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 (edited) Give Graham a nudge on here (Astrotec), I believe he has made a pier for a university's obsy up your neck of the woods. No harm in getting a quote, also you would know that Graham has done this kind of thing before. (I'm not on commission for Graham ) Nice build by the way, loving the views you have! Edited April 21, 2014 by Daz Type-R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catman161 Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 Give Graham a nudge on here (Astrotec), I believe he has made a pier for a university's obsy up your neck of the woods. No harm in getting a quote, also you would know that Graham has done this kind of thing before. (I'm not on commission for Graham ) Nice build by the way, loving the views you have! I asked Graham about piers towards back end of last year but he said he doesn't have the correct equipment to make them any longer so not sure he is able, unless any things changed since. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+RonC Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 Second Daz's idea. Quality stuff from Graham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teslar Posted April 21, 2014 Author Share Posted April 21, 2014 I asked Graham about piers towards back end of last year but he said he doesn't have the correct equipment to make them any longer so not sure he is able, unless any things changed since. I'm sure I read that somewhere too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teslar Posted May 3, 2014 Author Share Posted May 3, 2014 (edited) Things have slowed down a little but the devil is in the detail. I've been busy at work and life in general so pier still hasn't been bought. But the 12 volt PSU to power the HHPro arrived today Edited May 3, 2014 by Teslar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+RonC Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 Get the details right now Tom, saves a lot of promblems down the line.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teslar Posted May 25, 2014 Author Share Posted May 25, 2014 Visiting day at Luggate observatory some useful tips shared Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+RonC Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 Good photo Tom, is that it finished now?? Looks good to me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teslar Posted May 25, 2014 Author Share Posted May 25, 2014 Not yet Ron. Pier comes next weekend. So hopefully I can start to finalise the set up then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red dwalf Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 looks really great Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teslar Posted May 30, 2014 Author Share Posted May 30, 2014 It was waiting for me today So off with the wrapping and a heavy lift to the wheelbarrow So mid way through drilling the holes and the clouds cleared to show the best clear sky for months but I've got no chance of getting set up. Sod's law eh!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red dwalf Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 bet you can`t wait to get in Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teslar Posted May 31, 2014 Author Share Posted May 31, 2014 Drilling day First I had to cut the studs from the M18 screwed bar Then drilling commenced with a pilot hole to hopefully minimise wander Then to big 22mm sds In my eagerness I drilled too deep so I need a new stud to finish the fourth anchor bolt Been quite lucky so far to one little set back isn't too bad. But it means the mount will not be fully fixed till next week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teslar Posted May 31, 2014 Author Share Posted May 31, 2014 bet you can`t wait to get in Tom You bet Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teslar Posted June 8, 2014 Author Share Posted June 8, 2014 (edited) Some progress made today thankfully. A bit of light/dust proofing. Ive found the dust and pollen from the adjacent oil see rape field to be a real pain so I fitted some brush strip draught excluder to the sliding hatch and it seems to have helped And the other opening Then I took that chance and decided to fix the screw bolt anchors into the concrete That resin certainly sets fast I got three holes done and it had already set in the mixer nozzle. So I had to use a second tube for the last hole. Just as well I'd bought two A quick check with the level as I torqued it down and all looks good:) Just a pain that pulsar hadn't come through with the replacement pier adapter yet. Heading to a local engineering shop tomorrow to see if they will do the counter bore for me. All it needs is a 30mm x 25mm counterbore which was missed by the original suppliers machine shop Edited June 8, 2014 by Teslar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Ibbo Posted June 8, 2014 Share Posted June 8, 2014 it will be worth it when its finished Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teslar Posted June 14, 2014 Author Share Posted June 14, 2014 The happy day is here at last. The mount is on the pier at last Now to clear up the obsy and get the scope on and wire everything up. Wall to wall cloud though so no point in rushing it Just happy to get the milestone behind me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catman161 Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 Good stuff Tom when you're up and running in seconds in the coming dark winter nights you will have forgotten all about the hardships of how you got there and just be loving the fact that you're there enjoying the skies in no time at all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teslar Posted June 14, 2014 Author Share Posted June 14, 2014 A little more progress before settling down for the night With the drilling and tapping done. Ive fitted the bracket to hold the Hitecastro Hub Pro A little step in getting there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teslar Posted June 22, 2014 Author Share Posted June 22, 2014 No first light yet but some basic balance and alignment carried out There is a handy radio mast on the horizon to line up the finder with the ccd Works quite well I think. Nice of them to put it there The Hitecastro Hub Pro does a good job I'm glad I bought that. Still some wiring to tidy up though. Not long till first light I hope :happydance: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+RonC Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 Looking very good Tom, just need some dark sky now!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catman161 Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 That's looking the business! So exciting! Can't wait to see your results Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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