I will soon be making my first telescope.A friend has given me (2)objective lenses of approx.76mm,focal length around 600mm,and ratio around f6.7.These umbers are not written in stone,I have yet to do the actual measurements.My fist passion was woodworking which I have been doing for 10yrs so naturally I thought I would make the scope from wood more specifically Australian Lacewood(gorgeous species,tight graind,closed celled and stable) or quarter-sawn white oak.
I would like to ask anyone who has already had expierience in what I am about to do for any advice or things that I may encounter along the way that I would nor forsee with my chosen materials.
I have seen ads in the publications for telescope building supplies(hardware,focusers,etc.)for reflectors but not refractors.Can anyone point me in the right direction?From looking at the previous 10 messages I think I will make the tripod legs from Black Walnut.Any help or advise would surely be appreciated.
Wayne W.
I would like to ask anyone who has already had expierience in what I am about to do for any advice or things that I may encounter along the way that I would nor forsee with my chosen materials.
I have seen ads in the publications for telescope building supplies(hardware,focusers,etc.)for reflectors but not refractors.Can anyone point me in the right direction?From looking at the previous 10 messages I think I will make the tripod legs from Black Walnut.Any help or advise would surely be appreciated.
Wayne W.
