new 10" dob

Hello everyone,After building a 6 " dob and loving the views I get some of you told me that I had been bitten by the bug and guaranteed me that I would not stop there.Well,you were so right.I missed being in my little work shop on rainy and cloudy days and was hungry for bigger and brighter views.I built my mount from furniture grade oak plywood and stained it golden oak.It looks like my staircase and cabinets.I was a lot more comfortable building this one so I used the good stuff.I figured I'd wait till someone put an ad for a 10" mirror I could afford,I thought maybe anywhere from 6 mos. to a year.I was going to have me a budget just for my mirror.But a fantastic Astromarter Brian Carter placed an ad for one he said was'nt in the best of shape.I contacted him and he even dropped the price and throwed in the mirror cell for $15.00,and even paid shipping.This is what our forum is about,when you get right down to it we're all trying to accomplish one thing and thats to better our relationships with fellow Amarters so everyone has a good chance to enjoy our great hobby.I'd like to go to Georgia and thank him in person someday.It turned out that this mirror was a fathers day gift from my 2 sons and I can't believe the views I can get with this telescope.Whenever I can return any favors to a beginner such as myself I defineitly wont think twice about helping them.I work for a living so therefore dont plan on getting rich selling any of my used equipment.I was very lucky to find a great bunch of folks like the ones on Astromart forums.You should see me sometimes in the dark parts of my yard,I'll have sometimes 3 telescopes going at once with kids ranging from 4 to 19 years old.Usually about 8 kids checking out everything I find for them.It's a little tiring but I love it and would'nt trade it for anything.Thanks to all,Darrell Hensley

Darrell,
What a great post you made. You are a true gentleman, wanting to thank the fellow that sold you the mirror and having all the kids over to look through your telescopes. I'd like to shake your hand some day.

Enjoy your hobby,
Rick from Ohio

Sounds like a lot of fun Darrell. You should post a picture of the new scope. We would like top see it.
Here is my new 10", now let's se yours.

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