Fork Mount Finishing - Accessory Compartment Door (Partially Finished)

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We finally complete the finishing of the SAO 10" Fork Mount with the varnishing of the Accessory Compartment Door. Compared to how the wood looked prior to varnishing, the contrast of the grain patterns really pop out, and casts a pleasing warm glow. Another coat of varnish and we are done with the finishing process of the Fork Mount. We will move on to the finishing and restoration of the Guide Scope in the next part of the finishing process.

The last two upcoming photos in this section of the finishing process of the SAO 10" Newtonian Fork Mounted Reflector shows how the completely finished mount looks from different perspectives. I hope sharing this information helps as many amateur telescope builders to the level I have enjoyed working on and completing this project. This was a true labor of love.

 

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