Now I've Done It - (Trusses)Posted By Tom Rodstrom |
I caught the fever and just bought a 14 1/2" mirror. Now I will need to build a telescope.
For the trusses, I was thinking about using three relatively small aluminum or carbon fiber tubes in compression and six stainless steel wires in tension. This should allow me to make a very sturdy structure with the minimum weight.
It appears that the key to this approach would be a stiff mirror box and stiff cage.
Has anyone tried anything like this. What are the pros and cons?
For the trusses, I was thinking about using three relatively small aluminum or carbon fiber tubes in compression and six stainless steel wires in tension. This should allow me to make a very sturdy structure with the minimum weight.
It appears that the key to this approach would be a stiff mirror box and stiff cage.
Has anyone tried anything like this. What are the pros and cons?