Six Inch Dobsonian - Kit

Want to build your own six inch Dobsonian telescope, but don't want to spend long hours in the basement or figuring out all the dimensions? Can't figure out hot to fit it into carry on luggage? Don't have a table saw, but have a drill? Check out this kit. Construction photos: Includes: All wood components - made from Appleply Maple drum shell secondary tube Aluminum mirror cell Aluminum struts, pre-drilled to easily changed focusing height. All hardware Teflon Ebony Star Formica A sample secondary tube drilling plan Directions that I am working on. You need to provide: Focuser - JMI RCF 1.25" or Kineoptics Helical Crayford 1.25" recommended. Spider - FPI Protostar recommended. Secondary holder - FPI Protostar recommended. Secondary - FPI Protostar recommended. Primary Mirror - 6" f4 to f5, full thickness. Available separately Finder - Rigel Quickfinder recommended. Glue Finishing (polyurethane or varnish recommended.) Contact cement. Time. Probably about 20 hours worth. Patience. There directions are *really* spartan at this time. For your sanity, assemble the wooden parts with rubber bands before you add glue. A secondary tube drilling jig similar to the one in the pictures. If you want to take it as carry-on on an airplane you will need a large, but carry-on legal suitcase, some plywood, and some foam. It will fit though. Specifications: Weight is about 15 lbs, length varies with focal length and focuser used. With a F 4.7 mirror and JMI RCF 1.25" focuser, it is 26 3/4" long. Warning: With an open truss, you cannot safely use this telescope for solar viewing, even with a filter. Also, do not remove the primary mirror cover in daylight. Availability: In stock. Six Inch Dobsonian - Kit - $300 each (Reduced from $500!) Please e-mail or call to start your purchase. I am not offering these directly over PayPal so that we can discuss any options before your order. See the directions for this item Copyright © 2006 by Inspiration Toolworks LLC. All rights reserved.