Here are some things you will find in the plans set CD:
(1) Things to consider when selecting the best site for your observatoy.
(2) A list of materials to complete the observatory.
(3) For the novice carpenter, explanations of possibly confusing terms used in the instructions.
(4) Plans for building a rock solid steel pier to support scopes up to 250 pounds.
(5) Layout of footings for foundation blocks.
(6) Instructions for installing the pier in the ground for a solid telescope mounting.
(7) Building the floor framing, cutting and installing the flooring.
(8) How to build each of the walls and how to erect them properly.
(9) Building and erecting the outriggers for the roll-off roof.
(10) Fabricating the roof tracks and attaching them to the walls and outriggers.
(11) Fabricating the roller assemblies for the roof.
(12) Building the lower roof frame and installing the roller assemblies.
(13) How to cut out rafters and fasten them to the lower roof frame.
(14) Details on cutting the decking and installing it on the rafters.
(15) How to install the sofits and fascia boards to the roof cornices.
(16) How to correctly lay the shingles on the roof.
(17) Making your own custom entrance door and how to install it.
(18) Discussion on various types of sidings you can use.
(19) Easy to understand electrical wiring diagram.
The fully illustrated plans set will take you step by step all the way through the construction process. Any technical terms used are fully explained for the novice carpenter. All dimensions of parts are already listed on the diagrams so all you have to do is select your building material and cut out the parts as shown on the plans. You only have to measure one time as the CAD program has already done the preliminary measuring for you with error free precision.
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Build Your Own Backyard Observatory
By Jim Pennington.
