So Long and Introducing...

I would like to say so long to Lee, not farewell. I know you'll drop in every now and then even though you're giving ATMing a rest for now. Anyway, it was inspired work like that which got me to try to take a stab at it myself.

So as I say so long to you Lee, I'll introduce myself to the other ATMers here.

"Hello, My name is Tom. And I'm a scope-a-holic..."

I've posted here a few times, and having made my major design decisions (though lots still left), I've plunged in and decided to make a scope.

Mine will be a string dob, 13.1 Swayze primary, 2.6" Nova Secondary (from an Obsession 15). Carbon Fiber curved vanes, and a 3 piece design which it is my goal to get to collapse and nest into itself for ultracompact transport...

Here is a photojournal so far.... and thank you for any help you may offer... I too hope my efforts will help others like Lee has someday...such is the circle of ATMing I guess.

Tom.

http://www.graphicaindustria.com/atm

Thanks Tom. A very friendly and helpful group this is. I know of some other ATM forums where tempers and egos are more common than they should be. Here it is much more diverse and laid back, not too optically focused (unless you really need that sort of thing), yet plenty of optical discussion as well. Best of all, the photos that go with the text of those participating. Love this forum.

Take care,

Lee