CUSTOM TELESCOPE FABRICATION

Machining the turntable of a 50" capacity mirror lapping machine on my Bridgeport mill.

This is a 25"lapping machine I constructed for Dick Wessling's Pines Optical.  (Photo Dick Wessling)

Astronomical Research Institute 32" Drive Fabrication

by JP Astrocraft

RA Drive Unit

RA Drive (front side)

Close-up RA Worm Gear

DEC Drive Pulley

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