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RE: Kaleidoscope - TomG - 10-24-2012
Nice job Bill.
What is the purpose of the locking knob on the barrel near the eyepiece?
I recently discovered the joys of naturally finished wood when making grips for my .45 out of Kingwood. That has a lot more oil in it than cherry and maple so I'm surprised you were able to get such a nice finish.
Tom
RE: Kaleidoscope - Bill Gruby - 10-24-2012
Tom,
That knob locks one mirror in place. There are 3. It is used to make the image show more or less facets. I can close to 18 facets (segments) or open to just 4 facets.
"Billy G"
RE: Kaleidoscope - krv3000 - 10-24-2012
ooo nice
RE: Kaleidoscope - Micktoon - 10-25-2012
Top Quality job Bill
, a good item to make from wood, I have never seen one in wood before but its a work of art as well as nice object. Your wife must have been well pleased.Cheers Mick
RE: Kaleidoscope - Bill Gruby - 10-28-2012
We have decided that this will be the next Kaleidpscope. This one has weight driven optics.
"Billy G"
RE: Kaleidoscope - Mayhem - 10-28-2012
We expect a full build thread Bill. Outstanding work on the first one by the way.
RE: Kaleidoscope - EdK - 10-28-2012
Oooh,
.Ed
RE: Kaleidoscope - Bill Gruby - 10-29-2012
Mayhem;
Ya gotta start someplace, how's this. Not even a big storm can stop me .
"Billy G"
RE: Kaleidoscope - Bill Gruby - 10-30-2012
The first print is never right. A lot of changes and this looks final. On to the barrel and optics.
"Billy G"
RE: Kaleidoscope - Bill Gruby - 10-30-2012
Hmmmm --- Either you are familiar with what is going on or you are completely lost ???
"Billy G"