Drill with bits: 6mm for the pivots, plus some larger ones to remove unnecessary plywood to save some weight<\/span><\/li>\n

Marking out tools, coping saw, scissors, craft knife, pencil, clamps <\/span><\/li>\n

15mm good-quality plywood or similar (approximately 500 x 500mm)<\/span><\/li>\n

Two M6 x 40mm bolts (with wing nuts and washers)<\/span><\/li>\n

Stiff wire for the pointers<\/span><\/li>\n

Inexpensive tripod mount and camera plate, or 1\/4-20 threaded screws<\/span><\/li>\n

Large bulldog clip to hold the RA scale<\/span><\/li>\n

Spray paint, wood glue<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>

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