Binocular Viewing Chair

I built one nearly identical to this for my 20×200s-the view is spectacular and being able to put it up or down for different observers is really great! You did a great job! What did you use for your main center bearing on top of the tripod?

-- Dennis, WV

Mine are 200s as well. The bearings are pvc fitting caps with a thin layer of teflon between them, as described on the webpage.

-- "72.6 per cent of all statistics are made up on the spot." - Steven Wright

I went over and looked at your build blog. Very nice. I really liked the rubber bumper idea to keep fingers from getting mashed. I used nylon and laminate for my az bearing by the way. Great job and nice web site too!

-- Dennis, WV

Nice build. Yes I agree that holding a pair of powerful binoculars is not easy but from what I see you have it all figured out. The tripod is a great idea. Thanks for posting.

I used nylon and laminate for my az bearing

I tried a lot of things, drbyte, including milk carton plastic, etc, but I had trouble with almost all of them. Either the bearing gasket made it move too easily, in which case it had trouble staying put, or it was too hard to move and you could get it where you wanted it without a fight. In the end, a sheet of teflon worked best.

-- "72.6 per cent of all statistics are made up on the spot." - Steven Wright

Just had a look at your web site giving instructions. Very nicely done and thanks for posting.

Wow. Them’s some BIG BINOC’s!

Nice rack too!

-- Perform A Random Act Of Kindness Today ... Pay It Forward

Really good job. I was just talking to someone about celestial binos then this pops up….hmmm a sign maybe?

-- Tommy, http://www.followingghost.com

What a fun and good idea. Well done should make the nights alot more fun looking through these!

-- Ken, "Everyday above ground is a good day!"

Least inconspicuous peeping tom setup I’ve ever seen.

Great build, keep it up.

-- - The mightiest oak in the forest is just a little nut that held its ground.

Nice rig, well planned and executed. Looks to be a real comfortable way to do some serious stargazing. Thanks for sharing.

-- Rick, Tennessee, John 3:16

These binos look like ZHUMELL?

very cool heres a chair to go with it http://lumberjocks.com/projects/67270

-- Jesus Is Alright with me

Nice job.

Dark skies
Eric

-- I keep cutting and it is still too short. http://mypam.blogspot.com/

Nice comfortable chair, an ice-cold beverage, and the Heavens big, bright, and beautiful. Looks like a great way to enjoy your summer nights!

-- Dean