From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Tom Storer
Sent: 18 September 2020 03:00
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [Losmandy_users_io] Spring loaded worm modification G11

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Hi everyone, this is my first post. I received my G811G a few months prior to SLW being fitted. Due to high shipping costs to and from Australia it was not possible to send it back to Scott for upgrade, so I DIYed it.
I researched using photos of the SLW system. My brother is a retired aircraft maintenance engineer who made the washers for me. My son was visiting LA a couple of years ago and bought some small spares which included saddle springs, one of which I used for the SLW. I bought a small slab of 7071 aluminum which I used to rehearse drilling and tapping. As Australia uses the metric system I used M5 stainless screws. I only upgraded the DEC axis as the RA has no detectable backlash. (If it ain't broke don't fix it). The result was well worth the effort, when guiding, a change in direction is under a second whereas is was up to 13 seconds prior to the mod. These mounts are beautifully designed and made. This would not be possible with the usual mass produced mounts.
?I have attached some pics.
Clear skies,
Tom.