Do you know where to get replacement spider for RV-6. I damaged mine during repairs (twisted one of the vanes when backing off the nut on outside of tube. Tom...
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Tony White
twhite@...
Oct 3, 2000 3:03 am
Tom, I've never seen one available for sale. You might post an ad to Astromart (www.astromart.com). regards, twhite ... From: Thomas P Kennedy...
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Thomas P Kennedy
TK172@...
Oct 3, 2000 6:59 pm
Tony, Antoher contact advised how to fabricate a spider vane from metal strapping used for shipping crates. I think I will try this approach, as there appears...
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Stewart Kinner
skinner@...
Oct 3, 2000 7:20 pm
Hi was watching the posts regarding the spider vanes. Could you share the procedure ? using the strapping material ? I think some of us would like to see how...
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David M Groski
David.M.Groski@...
Oct 3, 2000 8:03 pm
For the past few years, when I have attended Stellafane, there has been a gentleman who has had a number of Dynascope parts. He use to work for them and...
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Stewart Kinner
skinner@...
Oct 3, 2000 9:02 pm
I may have to have my mirrors recoated. Does anyone know of a firm in DC, or Maryland that could do the job? I don't want to go through the shipping stuff for...
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Tony White
twhite@...
Oct 3, 2000 10:08 pm
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE - if anyone has this gentleman's name and contact information - PLEASE share it. I need some parts. regards, twhite...
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ken.poshedly@...
Oct 4, 2000 5:19 pm
Regarding the guy that Dave Groski described, he's right-on. His name is Don Paradis (note no letter "e" in the surname), and he worked for Bausch&Lomb from...
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Tony White
twhite@...
Oct 5, 2000 5:06 am
List, I've begun working on one of the two RV-6s I acquired. I began disassembling one OTA tonight. I have removed the primary, secondary, focuser, and...
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Tony White
twhite@...
Oct 5, 2000 5:39 am
Well, those of you who follow eBay know that I won the RV-4 that Frank had discovered. I paid a bit more for it because of all of the original accessories...
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David M Groski
David.M.Groski@...
Oct 5, 2000 1:02 pm
Tony, To take the spider out you need to rotate it slightly so all the vane are slightly bent. then push the bolts thru the holes in the tube. As for the...
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Tony White
twhite@...
Oct 5, 2000 2:37 pm
David, I was heading in that direction, but it seemed to me that there would be a better way to do it. Thanks for the reply. regards, twhite...
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Tony White
twhite@...
Oct 6, 2000 3:38 am
List, I appreciate the notes about the "hammered" finish paint. I painted my pier tonight using the Rust-Oleum Hammered Silver paint. Just cleaned the pier ...
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Tony White
twhite@...
Oct 6, 2000 8:26 pm
List, Both my mirrors need recoating. Planning to send one to Clausing, and the other (possibly) to QSP for enhanced coatings. Soliciting feedback on either...
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Les Blalock
les@...
Oct 6, 2000 9:12 pm
I sent my RV-8 mirror to Clausing and have been very happy with the job they did. It's my understanding that Clausing has subbed-out their mirror coating...
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Marion Hakes
starfalcon_in@...
Oct 7, 2000 3:05 am
I sent my mirror in to Clausing about a year ago, and they were doing it then. Best way to find out is to call them. Marion ... ...
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vivey
vivey@...
Oct 7, 2000 4:46 pm
Well, QSP no longer does coating. You will have to pick between Spectrum and Clausing, unless there are any others out there which I am not aware of. Good...
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Tony White
twhite@...
Oct 7, 2000 4:54 pm
I was not aware of this. Thanks for the information. Clausing it is, for both of them....
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jlspacerox@...
Oct 8, 2000 8:23 pm
Tony: Saw your post and am writing with a little input as I just restored my *old* early 60's 4" Dynascope Reflector (wish it was an RV-6!). It was my first ...
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simpsondg1325@...
Oct 9, 2000 3:13 am
I posted this several months ago, but I thought I'd pass it along again since we have several new people in the group... I had left my RV-6 mount outside for...
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Frank J. Cernik
old_dog_zero_one_56@...
Oct 9, 2000 5:16 am
Sorry for the off topic, but I think this is worth your time. NASA has cancelled funding for the Pluto-Kuiper Express Mission! This will mean there is no...
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MAR038@...
Oct 9, 2000 1:06 pm
Place me on list!...
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MAR038@...
Oct 9, 2000 1:07 pm
Place him on list-- steamengrs@......
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Leroy W.L. Guatney
lwlg@...
Oct 9, 2000 6:58 pm
Hi all, I found out about this list from sct-users (thanks to Tony White) and joined immediately. I still have my second scope which is a Dynamax 8. My first...
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Les Blalock
les@...
Oct 9, 2000 7:40 pm
Hi Leroy, Welcome to the group. My own RV-8 Dynascope (early 1980's model) is f7.5 and the only other of which I personally know is 7.5 also. I think in his...
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kdaly10475@...
Oct 9, 2000 9:08 pm
In a message dated 10/9/00 3:00:59 PM Eastern Daylight Time, lwlg@... writes: << My first was an 8" Dynascope. I think I had estimated its f/ratio to be...
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dynascope@egroups.com
Oct 9, 2000 11:56 pm
Hello, This email message is a notification to let you know that a file has been uploaded to the Files area of the dynascope group. File :...
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Frank J. Cernik
old_dog_zero_one_56@...
Oct 10, 2000 3:17 am
Nice looking little scope! Good job on the restoration! Frank J. Cernik...
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jlspacerox@...
Oct 10, 2000 6:37 pm
Thanks Frank, I really appreciate the kudos. I might go the next step and try an RV if I can get ahold of one. Clear, dark skies, Jim Lamnm...
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smrmc@...
Oct 10, 2000 8:35 pm
Hello again group! My RV-8 had a focal length of 60.7" engraved on the side of the mirror. This gives a focal ratio of 7.5. Clear skies! Scott On Mon, 09 Oct...
