[Dizzy-Dick]

I have sketched up my first thoughts on altering my scope. I just stuck 2" x 2" x 1/4" wall square aluminum tubing onto the the scope and cut out the middle. Also, cut out a section on the lower part to use as hand holds when moving the indivedule pieces around.

I have not donw any flex calculations but if I find that it would fles when tilted to point near the horizon, I would have to replace the four straight pieces with smaller diagonal pieces to help support the top part.

Below, if I can get the picture to attach, is my first sketch: