My next project along with fans..Posted By Tom Hole |
Ron,
Sounds like you may need to fix the flexing rather than the motion, or maybe a little of both.
Whatever Rick Singmaster uses on these Starmasters, he has the azimuth motion nailed. As precise and predictable as I have seen on a dob. Others are the equal, none are better. Here is the gouge on what Rick uses instead of Ebony Star:
"The stuff is called FRP, or fiberglass reinforced plastic. You can purchase it in 4x8 sheets at Home Depot and Lowes. Glasbord is one brand of the stuff. If you go to Lowes, check back in the area where wall paneling is sold. FRP is used typically in commercial kitchens and bathrooms. It is quite slick and easy to keep clean."
His pads are virgin teflon loaded at what I approximate at 15 lbs / sq in.
Hope that helps.
Tom
Sounds like you may need to fix the flexing rather than the motion, or maybe a little of both.
Whatever Rick Singmaster uses on these Starmasters, he has the azimuth motion nailed. As precise and predictable as I have seen on a dob. Others are the equal, none are better. Here is the gouge on what Rick uses instead of Ebony Star:
"The stuff is called FRP, or fiberglass reinforced plastic. You can purchase it in 4x8 sheets at Home Depot and Lowes. Glasbord is one brand of the stuff. If you go to Lowes, check back in the area where wall paneling is sold. FRP is used typically in commercial kitchens and bathrooms. It is quite slick and easy to keep clean."
His pads are virgin teflon loaded at what I approximate at 15 lbs / sq in.
Hope that helps.
Tom
