Observatory - Roll Top

20' X 20' pad

Foundations for outer structure posts - cemented into 4' of caprock

West Texas Steel, Frank Lerwa, first load of steel June 16, 2006

Fred Johnson, Ron Muir, Walt Goldys, Andy Oliver, Branyon May, Billy Morrison, James Clancy. Pix by Alana May

Framing in first 10 days - all seemed easy at this point

Hobart 230 amp welder - outer beam ready for installation

Roof trolley in place

Each side of trolley has 3 separate vee rollers

Vee rollers w/roller bearings - Will support 1600 lbs. each

Vee rollers ride on 1/8" X 1" inverted angle

Winching - setting alignment of the rails

Fence stretching winch

Rear support diagonal cross brace adjuster

Cross braces and adjusters installed

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