Fork Mount Construction - Top of RA Axis Box of Completed Fork Mount

 

Top of RA Axis Box of Completed Fork Mount (Click for enlarged view)

 

This photo displays the top of the RA Axis Box of the completed Fork Mount. As you can see, the right ascension axis is revealed in the central hole just below the surface top of the box. The hole will be capped off later in the finishing process. Please note that all wood screw heads have been recessed throughout the mounts construction to allow for filling with wood putty, or plugging with wood dowels to create a more eye pleasing facade.

BTW - The mount is actually standing independently on its 2" inch diameter right ascension axis! The fork is definitely well balanced.