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Big tube!

Started by Leslie Hess, 04/11/2003 08:42PM
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Leslie Hess
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My wife talked a local fiberglass tube maker out of this piece here, it is 12.25 inches ID and 48 inches long. do you guys see any problems with using this, besides the weight. I am making a 10 inch Dob f4.5. This is my first telescope and your advice is more than welcome...

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Nice catch! How heavy? I forsee no troubles. Drill it and paint it!
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