'Pier for One', in B# or C flat.

[timthelder]

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Playing around in paint-n-draw, I borrowed from some other person's ideas and came up with this plan.Without measurements, but you get the idea.

The pier pedestal inset in the upper right, could be mounted on rubber grommets to absorb any vibrations from walking on the concrete pad.

The pier leveling plate in the inset upper left, actually be made to suite the individual's scope's needs.

I would prefer the leveling plate and plate base to be circularinstead of square, as to avoid snagging as I busy myself around it.

Also make sure any bolts, nuts, washers, etc, you use are stainless steel to avoid rust.

The concrete pad in the bottom left inset, I suggest pouring to the size observatory you will eventually have.:biggrin:

One could also pour the pedestal pipe itself full of sand or concrete to reduce vibrations.

Open for ideas, or suggestion's...

[Radar]

Nice design Tim. Does the rubber go under the actual pier? I mean like in between the concrete pad and the pier?

Ray

[timthelder]

Does the rubber go under the actual pier?I mean like in between the concrete pad and the pier?



Yes. Actually, the best method would be to use two rubber grommets, atleast an inch thick, per bolt.

One would go between the concrete pad and the base plate, the other would go on the topside, between the baseplate and a large fender washer.

This would eliminate any direct contact with the baseplate via the bolt, from the concrete pad.

[Radar]

So Tim do you already have a concrete pad area for this pier? Or does the concrete need to be laid?

Ray

[timthelder]

So Tim do you already have a concrete pad area for this pier? Or does the concrete need to be laid?


I tell you what....I'll come over and help you with yours.....And then you can come over and help me with mine...:biggrin: :biggrin: :biggrin:

(heh,heh,heh)

[CanisMajorTom]

I like the way two plates are held with screws so that minor adjustments can be made to the mount. This is a simple design and easily replicated.

[Tenacious Del]

how is the pier coming along Tim? any photo's of it yet?

Del

[timthelder]

how is the pier coming along Tim? any photo's of it yet?



For now, it is just a mere figment of my imagination....:rolleyes:

Along with the C14, the OB, the SBIG camera.....

Everyone feel free to make use of the rough draft if you like, that's why I posted it.

If I do get up the gumption to fabricate it, I'll try and do a tutorial video, or more likely a pic/slide show tutorial for MAS.

[poppasmurf]

I like the simplicity of that design Tim, might try it myself one day. Regards Shane.