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Started by Gabby76 on Oct 30, 2017 at 9:34 AM

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  1. Gabby76

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    Gabby76, Oct 30, 2017
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    Hello George,

    I was just wondering is there a "off topic" forum or a DIY forum here.
    I took a quick look but am really skimming as I am supposed to be working lol

    Gabrielle
     
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    george, Oct 30, 2017
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    It was decided early on that we wanted to avoid a specific off topic forums. If there is a particular topic that is missing and is related to astronomy we can look into implementing it. In general we wanted to avoid the mess of managing/moderating an off topic forums.

    Now if the DIY idea is related to astronomy and viewing equipment we could possibly add it to the Equipment discussions section.
     
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    Gabby76, Oct 30, 2017
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    Thank you for the response.
    I do a lot of refurbishing of astro gear, mostly refractors and some tweaking of mounts.
    The off topic was I was just at a garage sale the other day and picked up a brand new in box SLT 102mm
    I was looking for a spot to post a "look what I got" and the tweaks I was planning before donating it to the local boys and girls club.
     
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    Dave In Vermont, Oct 30, 2017
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    So something along the lines of 'Do It Yourself - Fixes & Improvements?' Like a fluid field of topics like 'I Did This' and a 'How Do I Fix This?'

    I have one like this in my 'Miles-O'-Files.'

    Nothing un-civilized that could be misconstrued as a crazed "Anything Goes" free-for-all. Is this what you're proposing? Sounds a worthwhile idea - and I'll keep this in mind for further refining. Kick it around some more, Gabby? I will.

    Dave
     
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    Gabby76, Nov 1, 2017
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    There are always small fixes and such for astronomy equipment be it scopes or mounts. Having a place to put them could be handy.
     
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    Dave In Vermont, Nov 2, 2017
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    I agree. And with my 'Miles-O'-Files,' I could stock it with many of the articles of a 'How-To' nature. Among other things!

    I'll be moving such ideas onto the active-burners of my mind and let a few of them to 'Simmer & Serve.'

    That will be 2 projects I'm kicking about at present. The other is incorporation of the Munsell Color System into identifying 'things-up-there' with colors people see them as being. And the range of people's color-perception. More on that later.

    So keep going, Gabby! I'll be about to bounce ideas around when you wish to add some more ideas to kick about! :cool: I'll do likewise - of course.

    Dave
     
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    Gabby76, Nov 2, 2017
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    The forums feedback section is not really the place for this I suspect.
     
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    george, Nov 3, 2017
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    No this is the exact place it should be don't worry about that :)

    Would a section called "How Tos and DIY" in the equipment section work out?
     
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    Dave In Vermont, Nov 3, 2017
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    Maybe, George! Thanks for taking a look!

    I'd like to bounce a few things off Gabby before we solidify such plans. But do expect a response in rather short order! Now I've got another 'brush-fire' to pour some kerosene on.....

    <PHOOOM!!>
     
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    Gabby76, Nov 3, 2017
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    That would be great George.
    A spot to put all the "tweaks" and such would be helpful under one section.
     
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    Dave In Vermont, Nov 3, 2017
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    Glad you've weighed in on this, Gabby. So you're 'good-to-go' on this suggestion by George? I'm good if you're in agreement. This is your suggestion after all! ;)

    Let's go, yes?

    D
     
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    Gabby76, Nov 3, 2017
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    Definitely!
     
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    Dave In Vermont, Nov 3, 2017
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    And the 'YAYS' carry. <BANG!>

    Rock-On, George - press dem' keys!

    Dave
     

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