RA and DEC Axis's Braking Systems - DEC Axis Brake Components

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Here is one of the two unfinished wooden components of the DEC Axis Braking Systems that will be installed on the outside facing tips of the Fork Mount tines. Side sections of solid oak and remaining parts of birch plywood make up its main components. Later on Teflon Pads on Pivoting Arms will be installed - they will instill squeeze pressure  to the declination shaft for braking.

 

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