# Getting Started

## Assembly Prep

Refer back to the [Complete Kit](/welcome/greyt/greyt-telescope/general-info/kit-contents/complete-kits.md) and[ Individual Components](/welcome/greyt/greyt-telescope/general-info/kit-contents/individual-components.md) pages to ensure that all necessary parts are located before starting assembly steps.

#### Tools Required For Assembly

These tools are required for the assembly of the GreyT Telescope.

* Snap ring pliers (For 1/2" snap rings)
* Allen keys
  * 3/32"
  * 1/8"
  * 5/32"

#### Optional tools that may be needed:

* Arbor press
* Drill
* Drill bit
  * \#9
* C-clamp or other type of clamp

## General Notes

Unless stated otherwise, assembly instructions are interchangeable between the different sizes of Top Blocks and Bottom Blocks.

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## Key Assembly Instructions

The following instructions detail how to assemble the GreyT Telescope.

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