This view shows the tube with plywood rings installed for strength.  The tube has been painted with a sealer, inside and out.

Here is the completed tube, painted and ready for the hardware.

The base assembly.  Made from two pieces of 3/4 inch plywood. 

This is the 'rocker box'.  The tube fits inside the square box, (tightly).  This provides the up/down movement of the scope.  Notice the 'cake pan' bearings, donated by my wife Hazel.

The 10 inch mirror ready to be anchored with silicone adhesive.

April 30, 2009 - New Crayford Focuser ready to be installed.  Replaces the old Rack-and -Pinion.

The completed scope ready for its 'first light'.

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