Jaegers 6" f/10 "GJD" OTA Construction - OTA Assembly (spacer template with spacer tabs)

 

6" inch f/10 Jaegers Objective flint element with spacer template and aluminum spacers - 23 (Click to see an enlarged image.)

 

Here is a shot showing the cut out aluminum spacer tabs that will be adhered to the front edge of the flint element for the "GJD" refractor. I must say, that I made the tabs quite large; reminiscent to the ones that Unitron used on their objectives. LOL!!! Now, I just have to carefully peel off the backing of these tiny pieces of duct tape, one at a time, and attach them to the edge of the flint element directly in front of the 60-degree radial lines of the template, The very tip of a toothpick will be used to temporarily hold and position the spacer tabs as I meticulously apply them to the flint elements edge.