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Re: Brass Reproductions
From: Dan Allen
Date: 2008 Jul 6, 22:42 -0600
From: Dan Allen
Date: 2008 Jul 6, 22:42 -0600
Many of these brass reproduction sextants in fact do not even any any moving parts: they are completely soldered as a fixed piece. The "brass" on many of these units feels like a very crummy thick plastic. They are absolutely horrible. -- Dan
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On Sat, Jul 5, 2008 at 12:26 PM, Ken Gebhart <GEBHART@celestaire.com> wrote:
Bruce,
DO NOT buy any reproductions and expect them to work at all.
Ken Gebhart
On Jul 5, 2008, at 12:27 AM, bruce hamilton wrote:
>
> Many of you probably keep a good eye on e-bay, and must see the
> constant
> listing of reproduction sextants. Now I know they are not certified
> instruments, but how bad are they? My reason for an interest in
> them is
> the originals that they represent are rare and expensive. Even if I
> had
> limitless cash, no one is making anything but standard sextants any
> more. I would love a working Small Craft Precision Sextant by Francis
> Barker and Son, or a good pocket sextant, but might have a look at
> the
> Ross of London, or Stanley reproductions. The 3 inch brass box sextant
> looks interesting, and the smaller pocket sextants are a good size
> too.
> Has anyone ever tried any of these reproductions? I find that in these
> days of mass CNC machining that even cheap items can be quite well
> made.
>
> I have had lots of great suggestions before from the list members,
> and I
> have time on my side as I am not suddenly going to ship out,
> although I
> still have my discharge book. I keep a constant eye on e-bay, and
> even
> picked up a working ASTROCOMPASS MK II for a ridiculously low price
> so I
> know there is always hope. A friend is going to lend me a theodolite;
> so I am going to give that a go as well. I have come to the
> conclusion
> that an artificial horizon is just not good for stars in a city
> unless I
> use mercury, and I don't want to go there. I am looking for a cheapish
> silver surfaced mirror, but I might make one if I find the time.
>
> In the mean time, I search e-bay and hope.
>
> Thanks again
>
> Bruce Hamilton
> Vancouver BC
> Canada
>
>
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