tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2807403883562053852.post1036959015485594830..comments2024-03-27T08:40:31.785-06:00Comments on Clayton Cramer.: Sonotube: Lighter and Stiffer Than I RememberedClayton Cramerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03258083387204776812noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2807403883562053852.post-13905062009444243322013-05-04T19:24:31.803-06:002013-05-04T19:24:31.803-06:00I had thought of that before we had the extra gara...I had thought of that before we had the extra garage built. In retrospect, it might have been a better idea.<br /><br />However:<br /><br />1. The mount is solid enough; the tube isn't. The Sonotube (with fiberglass on it) should solve that.<br /><br />2. Block some light? What light? It's DARK here.<br /><br />3. I can roll it out pretty quickly from garage to observing location in about a minute.Clayton Cramerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03258083387204776812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2807403883562053852.post-38399659435787097002013-05-04T11:58:19.390-06:002013-05-04T11:58:19.390-06:00Clayton, I'm curious. Since mobility seems sec...Clayton, I'm curious. Since mobility seems secondary, why not expend your effort and money on a permanent mount in an observing station in your backyard? Something with a sliding roof would offer a solid mount, protect you from most of the wind, block some light in your eyes, and provide a permanent year-round home for Bertha. Thoughts? JohnJohnGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13946010847532655966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2807403883562053852.post-65397603461468546912013-05-03T22:22:58.975-06:002013-05-03T22:22:58.975-06:00Here's something you can build with any leftov...Here's something you can build with any leftover Sonotube.<br /><br />http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/volume_6_3/diy-11-sonotube-subwoofer-september-99.htmlAlanKHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00415873942467466303noreply@blogger.com