I am restoring an RV-6 and would like to remove the spider assembly in order to refinish the inside of the tube. I have removed the outside nuts and loosened...
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vivey
vivey@...
Apr 2, 2001 4:29 pm
I was browsing and saw this criterion stuff for sale. Includes a tube, finder scope w/o bracket, maybe focuser, and an eyepiece all for $49 each I believe. I...
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vivey
vivey@...
Apr 2, 2001 4:32 pm
Now that I look at it again, this very well could be for a dynamax. He says criterion is stamped in the tube and mentions a tailpiece and smooth focus, but...
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John Gretchen
jng3@...
Apr 2, 2001 4:44 pm
I think "Criterion" is on the finder tube, these finders are very good even at 6x30 they are much better than any similar finder on the mass produced scopes...
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Greg and Shawna Byrd
pinkbyrd@...
Apr 2, 2001 5:09 pm
Chuck-- I removed mine a while back and it was a real pain. The bolts that attach to the nuts you removed swivel a bit, and that helps, but I had to bend the ...
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Apr 4, 2001 4:22 pm
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SHARKMUD@...
Apr 5, 2001 2:11 am
I have a 6" Dynascope from the mid 60's. Does not have a model number but looks just like the RV-6. Serial #3268. Is the H1-46 motor a suitable replacement? It...
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chorne
CHorne@...
Apr 5, 2001 9:03 pm
some years ago I took out my old clock drive motor and through away the connector that goes between the motor and the gear can somone tell me the measuremets...
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mLaskowski@...
Apr 6, 2001 4:08 am
I'm glad I found you folks. I am wanting to get my RV-6 back up to snuff after a few years of inactivity. I purchased my RV-6 through a "for sale" classified...
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Les Blalock
les@...
Apr 6, 2001 8:29 pm
Hi Mark, Welcome to the group. responses below: ... Here are two of my favorite collimation links: http://perso.club-internet.fr/legault/collim.html ...
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mLaskowski@...
Apr 7, 2001 4:06 am
Les; Thanks for your reply. ... need ... much ... reason ... tracking ... and ... plans for a ... The main reason I would like a declination axis corrector is...
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Michael Conte
mwconte@...
Apr 7, 2001 3:58 pm
Greetings to the group, I'm pleased to announce that my restoration project for a neglected RV-6 has been essentially completed. If anyone would like to view...
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Dale Ireland
direland@...
Apr 7, 2001 4:19 pm
Michael That is really a nice page. I am bookmarking it for many future references when I finally start restoring my RV-6. Your page really gives me some more ...
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John Gretchen
jng3@...
Apr 7, 2001 4:22 pm
Great job Mike! ... Clear skies, John N. Gretchen III Port O'Connor TX http://www.tisd.net/~jng3/stars/ [updated 04/02/01] "A man gazing at the stars is...
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mLaskowski@...
Apr 8, 2001 2:56 am
Michael; Nice web page! I have some questions. How did you wave test the primary? Were you able to baffle the tube as hoped at the start? If so, what...
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Leroy
lwlg@...
Apr 8, 2001 4:30 am
Just curious if anybody knows of a resource for Criterion serial numbers? My Criterion Dynamax 8 SCT has a manufacturer's plate with serial number (4-digit),...
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Michael Conte
mconte@...
Apr 8, 2001 5:18 pm
Hi Dale, Thanks for the encouragement. In answer to your questions, the mirror was recoated by Spectrum Coatings in FL. I considered it pretty expensive for a...
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Michael Conte
mconte@...
Apr 8, 2001 5:33 pm
Hi Mark, Thanks for the nice words. I tested the primary using the standard Foucault tester and Couder mask. The approximate 1/18 rating was based on the...
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TgrLeigh@...
Apr 8, 2001 9:29 pm
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SteveWWebstes@...
Apr 9, 2001 2:02 am
Leroy, I have a Dynomax 8 and its serial number is 3679. Could this be a date code? (36 the week of 1979 or September of 1979). Well, that's my best guess. ...
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Tony White
twhite@...
Apr 10, 2001 4:34 am
Really isn't any other way of doing it. If you're really careful (and use a homemade tool like I do that I made from a square of 2x4 and some dowel rod) you...
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Tony White
twhite@...
Apr 10, 2001 4:35 am
Which connector are you referring to? The gear shaft itself, or something else? regards, twhite ... From: chorne [mailto:CHorne@...] Sent: Thursday,...
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al george
alandveeatpgo@...
Apr 10, 2001 4:39 am
I see a great deal of information and stories about the RV-6 and the RV-8 but almost nothing about the 6, 8, 10, 12/12 and 16-inch Custom biggies. Are they...
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Tony White
twhite@...
Apr 10, 2001 4:40 am
Mike, Very nice web page. I'm bookmarking it as well. One of these days I *might* have time to do one... :) regards, twhite ... From: Michael Conte...
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Tony White
twhite@...
Apr 10, 2001 4:40 am
Hey Leroy! That's been discussed here before. I don't know that there's a definitive reference. (I'd like to find one, however). Keith would probably know,...
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Tony White
twhite@...
Apr 10, 2001 4:40 am
Mike, I'd recommend using some sort of textured coating or flocking material. Ultra Flat Black is not bad, but flocking is (IMO) the ultimate....
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Tony White
twhite@...
Apr 10, 2001 4:43 am
You wanna give that beast up? :) Some guys have all the luck - sheesh! Al, let's just put it this way: I hear of about 1 Custom for every 50 or so RV-6/8s....
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al george
alandveeatpgo@...
Apr 10, 2001 5:49 am
... From: al george Sent: Monday, April 09, 2001 9:41 PM To: dynascope@yahoogroups.com Subject: [dynascope] Information please regarding the Custom Dynascopes ...
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al george
alandveeatpgo@...
Apr 10, 2001 5:49 am
To who it may concern: I see alot of stories and information about the RV-6 and RV-8 dynascopes but not very much at all about the 6, 8, 10, 121/2 and 16-inch...
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Garry Beckstrom
gfbeckst@...
Apr 10, 2001 3:57 pm
Nice job Mike! I've been involved with astronomy both as an amateur and professionally for more than 30 years and still use my RV-6 (purchased new in 1969) ...
