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Three pole truss shroud

Started by kwpw, 09/02/2008 12:49PM
Posted 09/02/2008 12:49PM Opening Post
Hello,
I am finishing up my dob (a three pole highe variation).I am wondering how to install the shroud ( inside the poles?) any ideas?
paul
Posted 09/03/2008 12:09AM #1
HI Paul,
When I make a shroud for these type scopes, I make a hoop of ABS plastic about 1" wide with Velcro on the ends to secure it. This is wrapped around the poles, just snug enough to hold it in place until the shroud is there to hold them. This works pretty well, it is either that or you must add these to the shroud which is much more work. smile

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Posted 09/03/2008 06:47PM #2
Hi Paul
I've done a shroud by using heavy steel wire bent into rings (4). The rings slip into sleeves sewn into the inside of the shroud. This keeps the shroud round and out of the light path. No other fasteners were needed. Looks clean from the outside too. Worked well on my Lightbridge.