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Found the pipes94 viewsConcrete pipes are needed in order to build a pier to mount the telescope. Appropriate concrete pipes were found at the local cement/pip shop. Each pipe is 1 metre long, with an inside diameter of 28 cm. Cost per pipe is 280 baht. I bought 3, and the delivery van followed us to site.Max&Bee-in-CM
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Foundation of pier57 views1 cubic metre of concrete was poured into the foundation, the rebar cage was set, and the first concrete pipe as lowered into position. By next morning is was all dry. Max&Bee-in-CM
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The metal lady54 viewsThe local very friendly and helpful metal shop lady. Total cost to cut 3 metal plates (30 cm X 30 cm), and the long bolts and 20 nuts was 1360 baht.Max&Bee-in-CM
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Bottom part of pier done53 viewsThe concrete pour went smoothly. Its as solid as a concrete pier.Max&Bee-in-CM
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Metal rods50 viewsThe rods that will be used to secure the 30 cm X 30 cm metal plates to the concrete pier and each other. They will need to be cut to size.Max&Bee-in-CM
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Rebar in pipes48 viewsMeasure out the size to make sure the rebar squares fit tight.Max&Bee-in-CM
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Rebar frame and pipes45 viewsTaking shapeMax&Bee-in-CM
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Hole #245 viewsThe second hole is dug out by hand, size is 1 m cubed.Max&Bee-in-CM
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Building the rebar frame44 viewsA fame 3 metre high is build for the telescope pierMax&Bee-in-CM
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Hole #141 viewsThe hole is dug for the telescope pier.Max&Bee-in-CM
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Metal plates41 viewsThe metal plates in the back of the car, looking for a drill shop now. Need to drill 3 plates.Max&Bee-in-CM
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Drill mold41 viewsThe wooden board for the drill holes.Max&Bee-in-CM
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