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Materials for the Reflex Sight

The total cost was defrayed by using items I had on hand and obtaining some other materials for free as scrap. My total outlay for materials that I had to purchase was about $20.00, with the magnifying glass/lens being the single most expensive item.

                                             Map-tube or other housing
                                             Connair mirror
                                             Mirror mounting dowel
                                             Brass rod (square)
                                             Brass track (square)
                                             LED (5,000 mcu)
                                             Resistor
                                             2x3 inch project box
                                             Battery case (with on/off switch)
                                             Potentiometer
                                             Knob
                                             Magnifying glass
                                             Target
                                             Acrylite or other suitable material
                                             Brass tubes
                                             Tee-joint
                                             O-ring
                                             Hinge


I mounted my finder with a Universal Mounting Bracket for small speakers, part 278-1670, available at Radio Shack.   You can probably devise a bracket of your own for a lot less. I finished it with monokote (available at hobby shops) and trim from Trak Auto, both of which I had on hand as surplus from my telescope project.