Fork Mount Construction - Upper L-R Brace-Declination Axis Support

Upper Left and Right Brace for DEC Axis (Click for enlarged view)
 
Glued, clamped, and pre-drilled for the acceptance of wood screws, here we see one of the thickening braces used at the tips of the Declination Axis Arm. With one for each arm tip, they will provide additional spacing between the small inside and outside  hanger bearings, as well as strength. The bearings accept 5/8" inch precision ground shafts. The bearing atop the brace has not been attached as of yet. It is placed on the brace to show where it will be mounted.