Friday 29 April 2011

Roof Configuration Finished

Marking out lines for cutting.


Michael making first cut.


Cutting centre beam of roof.

Drilling ready to jigsaw sides.

Jigsawing second side...lots of dust.

Jigsaw from roof angle.

A man with a power tool.

Breakthrough from below !!!!

Breakthrough from above !!!

Lunchtime !!!!

Nailing felt to roof hatch.

Added support beams to roof hatch.





Little brother in way.



Flashing in place around hatch.



Extra waterproofing cover.

Inside view of tarpaulin in place.

Roof hatch closing.

Aerial view of completed roof

©2011 Grant Dwyer

Me With My SkyWatcher Telescope


My reflecting telescope has a mirror diameter of 5.1 inches.

©2011 Grant Dwyer

Wednesday 27 April 2011

Start of Roof Configuration

 Hinges for the roof hatch.

Bolts for the roof hatch - Thanks Michael

The roof hatch will be cut on friday.

©2011 Grant Dwyer

Tuesday 26 April 2011

Construction of Cloud Observatory




Completed outer observatory.

Interior of roof waiting to be converted.

©2011 Grant Dwyer

Monday 25 April 2011