Teres update

Jphii,

I was just ribbing you about the pop ups. The recommendation is to have two bolts for the armboard. Both bolt threads should be in the armboard, one for pivot, one for true locking. The plinth shape would need to change at this area and the plinth would need an arched slot to accomodate the pivot. It's way to easy to bump the armboard with the one bolt doing dual purpose. This design change would also allow you to place a cone more directly under the arm tube center which would assist any vibration on its way to earth.

Lugnut,

Thanks for the tip. It is easily acommodated at this stage. I know the popups are a pain in the ass. One of these days I'll upgrade my account! I am getting ready to post todays pics. I got a lot of work done, so there are not too many. I am trying to make the site easier to look at too.

Take a look!

Joe,

Patrick is right about it being easy to bump the armboard out of postion. I replaced my stock armboard bolt with a longer one to get more thread length in the armboard, but it can still happen. When it does you've got to realign your cartridge, a real pain. Go with his idea or something like it if you can.

Joe,

I'm sorry if I've confused you. I should have said that the slot would be for the lock down bolt.

Patrick

Patrick,

I knew what you meant,and it is a good idea. I'm getting ready to get started today and I'll see what I think will work best. I'll let ya know.

Joe