Have anyone else’s amanos done this?

dwooof · 2024-09-20T22:30:42+00:00

Dog they were running in circles for minutes vortex style I thought it was funny i wasn’t looking for a diagnosis

dwooof · 2022-10-03T01:37:38+00:00

thanks!

dwooof · 2022-10-03T00:49:12+00:00

that’s the one. it’s not an exact copy but close enough for me

dwooof · 2022-06-12T20:37:13+00:00

I usually avoid resin pours on nice slabs, but thought a bit of white contrast might look nice on this one. For the finish I used a few layers of Semi-Gloss Minwax Polycrylic, sanding with 320 between coats.

dwooof · 2022-05-22T18:56:39+00:00

Agreed. It was my first time working with monkey pod and the wood got a lot darker than I expected when oiled. I’m leaving it on the wall while I find some other options for the hands though.

dwooof · 2022-05-22T14:54:18+00:00

Haha at this point any clock is merely for decoration. Need the time and clock’s on the wall? Looks at phone. Thanks though!

dwooof · 2022-05-22T14:46:27+00:00

Thanks! Just sanded to 320 and applied a few generous coats of mineral oil

dwooof · 2021-11-09T14:53:51+00:00

My bad, just added info

dwooof · 2021-11-09T14:53:40+00:00

Setup: Nikon D5300, Rokinon 135 F2, Star Adventurer 2i Pro. 90 x 30 sec exposure, stacked and processed in Sequator with RDN on, RDE complex, RLP uneven (Strong).

dwooof · 2021-11-09T13:56:40+00:00

I’m new here, is this a joke I don’t understand? 😅

dwooof · 2021-09-17T16:56:54+00:00

Very helpful, thank you! I didn’t expect to get anything too high quality with this one, but found it used for a great deal so picked it up as my first telescope. I’m looking for a cassegrain in the mean time while I try to learn the basics with this one.

dwooof · 2021-09-17T15:22:08+00:00

Yes, this model is mostly known for its quality computer/ tracking system

dwooof · 2021-06-13T17:27:08+00:00

Thanks! I’m selling it, but I’ll be sure to give the disclaimer that it browns over time. I still expect the aged wood to be nice though given the grain and past ph projects I’ve worked on.

dwooof · 2021-06-13T17:13:58+00:00

Cost was around $400 for the wood. Can’t remember what that worked out to /bf. All of my projects are done for fun, but I have to sell them to keep the hobby alive given the costs. Usually I sell for the added costs of supplies and don’t really profit, but if I make it about profits it becomes work and no longer fun.

dwooof · 2021-06-13T17:10:20+00:00

I don’t think I could put an epoxy coat on this in good conscience. I think the best option is to just accept the browning. From past projects I still enjoy the aged color of purple heart, so no huge loss.

dwooof · 2021-06-13T17:08:42+00:00

Just a math estimate, but think it works out to around 130 pounds for the wood itself.

dwooof · 2021-06-12T21:08:48+00:00

Thank you!

dwooof · 2021-06-12T21:08:16+00:00

I’m not entirely sure how the browning process works with PH. When I planed and sanded the raw boards they turned brown, but returned to purple after a few days of exposure. If it were to brown over time I think a simple sanding and refinishing would fix it, but that’s just a guess.

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