I used flocked paper in my scope and didn't have any problems. I assume the reason people have discouraged the use of flocked paper is because of shedding. I bought mine from: http://www.fpi-protostar.com/flocked.htm It does *NOT* shed at all, and is very black/non-reflective. I am pleased with the results, though you have to be careful while applying it to avoid wrinkles (it has an adhesive backing, or you can just glue it on). I recommend you apply it in "tile" sections, and an extra pair of hands helps also. ---------- From: Richard Tenney Sent: Tuesday, March 25, 2003 3:38 PM To: Utah-Astronomy Subject: [Utah-astronomy] Tube blackening question There's been a fair amount of discussion on the Criterion Dynascope list I'm on lately regarding the best ways to blacken the inside tube of a newtonian. What seems to be the preferred method in this group anyway is to coat the inside of the tube with glue, then apply crushed walnut shells (avialable apparently at Petsmart) and spray paint with Krylon flat black. Many on the list discourage the use of flocked paper. What do the experts on this list think of this? Does such a procedure really make a noticeable difference over a simple coat of flat black paint on the inside of the tube sans the shells? Rich __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Platinum - Watch CBS' NCAA March Madness, live on your desktop! http://platinum.yahoo.com _______________________________________________ Utah-Astronomy mailing list Utah-Astronomy@mailman.xmission.com http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy