I built a viewer

[Tom Deering <tmd@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

I built a nice little viewer this summer, and just put together a web 
page to display it.  Robert Thorpe has graciously agreed to add it to 
his viewer gallery, but until then, I put a copy at 
http://www.deering.org/viewer

There are a couple special features.  First, it was made with finger 
joints.  Something like 364 little interlocking fingers.  The top is 
stenciled like some antique viewers.  The brass has a green patina. 
I like the looks.  I also shaped the nose hole instead of cutting it 
flat.

I put together an LED based illuminator, but scorched the expensive 
LEDs in the process.  I think Richard's CCFL lamp is the right 
replacement.

Mahogany, cemented two element coated achromats, trombone focusing. 
Take a look and tell me what you think.

You know, it's odd.  I have shown this to about 25 people, and nobody 
seems to notice the handiwork or details. You other hand-builders get 
this, or is it me?
 
Tom