VSC/SAO CONSTRUCTION OVERVIEW OF THE "NORTH STAR II" FIELD TRIPOD FOR THE 127MM F/9.4 "BGRP" REFRACTOR

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The Cradle Ring Design on Paper Cradle Ring Templates ready for tracing onto the Teakwood. Cradle Ring Templates traced onto the Teakwood. Cradle Ring sections rough cut. Cradle Ring sections cut and sanded.
Cradle Ring Hinge Plates being cut out. Cradle Ring Hinge Plates cut out and ready for shaping. Cradle Ring Hinge Plates being shaped on a bench grinder. The Cradle Rings after shaping on a bench gringer. One of the Cradle Rings and Hinge Plates being test fitted.
Cradle Ring Hinge Plate - Complete! The Cradle Ring sections drilled and slotted. The Cradle Ring sections drilled and slotted from another perspective. The Cradle Rings - Primed. The Cradle Rings - Painted.
Paint job completed for the Cradle Ring sections. Felt liners added to the Cradle Ring sections.   The Cradle Ring sections being test fitted before the hardware is added. The Cradle Ring Dowel Nuts being prepped for painting.
                                                             

The last part of the North Star II's construction overview covers the completion of the accessory tray along with VSC emblem and overall tripod assembly. We hope each visitor interested in building their own tripod will find the content of these pages beneficial. But in the end, it is your own personal touch that will make this project your very own. I designed my tripod to be more of a "Versa-Pod" in that it will be used for a host of different telescope designs, which include SCT's, Newts, Refractors, Ritchey Chrétien's, and more. So, be sure to incorporate your own ideas into the design to make it your own. As always... If you have any questions, comments, or would like more information, please email us at: 

vsc-astronomers@vega-sky-center.com

 

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