Jim, I thought I sent a response to you for a pair of endcaps, but I can't find the e-mail in my 'sent items' folder. So consider this a request for a pair. ...
Hi, My name is Mike Lewis, I just joined this group, primarily for the expertise. I answered an email to our local astronomy group from a teacher who found a...
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Marvin & Betty Baugh
bbaugh@...
Mar 3, 2004 12:23 am
Mike, I went through a similar experience earlier this year. I found an RV6 in a yard sale last summer, and when I plugged in the drive, I heard or felt ...
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John Rusho
jrusho1@...
Mar 3, 2004 12:54 am
Hi Marvin & Betty, I think you are giving Mike good advice. There has been a lot of good info on this site about replacing or improving the focuser also. You...
Thanks for the info!!!! It's greatly appreciated. Clear skies Mike ... an RV6 in ... or felt ... and saw ... noticed ... confirmed that ... stars ... clutch. ...
Hello everyone, I'm back... haven't had much time to work on the restoration of the scope since I've been back in school and such. The scope is painted... It...
... Some use cotton balls, some use foam, some actually do use Kleenex. The idea is to GENTLY hold the secondary against the lip of the mirror holder. DON'T...
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John Rusho
jrusho1@...
Mar 5, 2004 12:43 am
Hi Mike, Fiberfill was recommended by the former? Kenneth Novak Co. It is a synthetic material much like cotton balls but less likely to deteriorate. It is ...
What's "Too tight?" Do you have any guidelines on how tight to make them? I'm replacing the cork on my RV6 (after 40 years!!) and haven't been able to find any...
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John Rusho
jrusho1@...
Mar 5, 2004 4:26 pm
travisedwin, It's hard to describe; I don't know any torque values like inch-ounces. Tighten them equally so the scope holds its position at all orientations, ...
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Marvin & Betty Baugh
bbaugh@...
Mar 5, 2004 5:39 pm
Even though I don't have much experience in observing with equatorial mounted scopes, I can look at this problem as an engineer. The purpose of the clutch is...
Marvin & Betty Baugh wrote: (some good stuff snipped out) I might add to this... you want the clutch not so tight that it jerks or binds when you push it by...
Jim, Thanks for sending the caps. They are beautiful! Just like they were made for it! ;-) I wiped the caps down with tissues before putting them on the...
Hi folks, Due to failing eyesight (night blindness at this point) I decided to sale my RV-6. Mirror was recoated about two years ago, original eyepieces,...
Les, Thanks for the info. I put the picture up on the website. I compressed it to 22k so it doesn't take up too much space. Yes, that is a Nitrogen filled...
Hello to all, My first posting. I have been a fan of this telescope for a long time and thinking about actually buying one. I know of one (circa 1960) that is...
... replaced ... am ... Is ... Greg, Well, some folks are lucky enough to find the things at yard sales for $25. I hate those people ;^) IMO, if everything...
Hi Jim, I'll be sending my check out today for my set of caps. Can you recommend someone to re-coat my main mirror? I would like to bring my scope up to snuff...
I have found an old Custom 8 from about 1958. I'm trying to determine if it has the original mirror. All it has is the number 3319 etched on the back along...
... I'm a big fan of Spectrum Coatings in Florida. Quality work, timely service. Some of the premium makers (i.e. Starmaster, Portaball, Teleport) use...
I got really lucky and found what I think is a 1960's vintage model for $20 at a garage sale. It is in very good condition, it came with three eyepieces but a...
... USA" ... marks, ... I'm replying to myself, but hopefully I can help with some of the serial number and id database. After looking through all the posts...
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Michael Stafford
mikestaf2@...
Mar 14, 2004 8:32 pm
Jim, I had e-mailed you sometime ago when you began talking about ordering the end caps. Anyway I sent you a check yesterday Sat. (3-13-04) for a set of two....
... model for $20 at a garage sale. OK Bart, we all hate you! ;^) But seriously, congratulations! You have a classic, well worth a little TLC! ... cat had...
Hi gang, My supply of RV-6 end caps is pretty much gone; thanks to all of you who ordered and made this buy possible for all of us. I have deleted my earlier...
Jim, Just wanted to let you know I got my caps the other day. Franticly opened up the box, took them out, washed them in warm soapy water, dried them out good...
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NICHOLAS OSHANA JR
n.oshanajr@...
Mar 16, 2004 1:56 am
Hi sorry to hear about your eyesight! If you part the Scope, I would be interested in the tube. I have a mount I built from parts I bought on the floor when I...
Hi, All the end caps are now spoken for. I'll be in touch with those of you who responded recently...perhaps there's enough residual interest for "someone" to...
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Marvin & Betty Baugh
bbaugh@...
Mar 16, 2004 3:34 pm
Hi all, Where and when is NIAG Fest? I come from northern Indiana and would be interested in attending if possible. thanks a bunch, mrbaugh ... ...
