Step 5 --- Although this is not a true step in the creation process of
the template, I thought that I would add it as a step anywhere,
because the aluminum spacer tabs will be exclusively relying on the
template for placement onto the flint element. But, I will need to
trace them out onto a couple of sections of aluminum duct tape, which
I have done here in the photo using a 6" inch diameter scrap section
of aluminum tubing (not seen in the picture). Once I have cut out the
six (6) spacers, they will be applied to the edge of the flint element
as prescribed by the template (left side of photo).
This
concludes the creation of the spacer template and spacers. It is now
time to install the tabs and mount the objective.
Special Note
--- If you are interested in spacing your achromatic lens elements in
the same manner as I did by using aluminum duct tape, a roll can be
purchased from any major home improvement, or hardware store. |
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