ok guys, here is the end product.
To describe the additions and changes I've done to it over the past month,
1, if you look closely you'll see rubber feet on the end of the OTA.
2, the new counter rail + weight is pretty obvious.
3, the formica bearings are now stuck onto the teflon, far better action
4, the new casterwheels under the rocker box.
5, the square metal plate inside the rockerbox, gives a smoother turning motion.
6, a locking bolt towards the bottom of the OTA, helps keeping the scope vertical when storing
7, Brass L shapped bends for the top edges of the rockerbox, gives it a nice finish
8, fresh new LOGO's
9, repair of the focuser, now as smooth as new
10, removal of unneeded counter weight at base of OTA.
11, recoat of internal black paint
12, position of telrad in its best possible location.
13, brass holder on the front of the scope, somehting to grab onto when making tiny movements through the eyepeice.
14, nice new shiny varnish coat
So thats it, all done now except the mirror recoating and that can wait.
Look at what it used to look like back in 2004, with Harry next to it.
I'm glad we saved it !!
, it'll be mid March before we have the parts I reckon. 