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I don't raise and lower my wheels but my setup is just as stiff. Here is what I use. I have a Losmandy G811 that I keep in the garage fully set up with scope and mini-PC.? I observe from the end of

On Sun, Jan 12, 2025 at 07:40 AM, Mike Colyar wrote: > > Those needle bearings are a very good thing. And a drop of oil or grease > on the threads as well. > > I build custom machinery of all sorts

Hi, My mount tracking has been rock solid for a while now but I moved my guidescope up the mount to avoid a bigger EFW and things have been worse since then. I don't think it is the guidescope move

George, Do when you say "raised and lowered" do you mean so that in the raised position the tripod will roll and in the lowered position the tripod feet will contact the ground? That is a huge range

The best dollies I have seen are the old Wheeliebars, I have one I use to roll my rig out of the garage to the observation point on my paved driveway.? The Wheeliebars I have are the medium payload

Tripod dollies are common, but castors are made for studio use where a level floor is expected. Can't find any that are adjustable.

Surprised me when fire officials said the buildings were basically made of petrochemicals. Said to self, "really?" "OK," vinyl siding, bituminous ro asphalt roofing, phenolic/wood fiber or foam

Those needle bearings are a very good thing. And a drop of oil or grease on the threads as well. I build custom machinery of all sorts and whenever possible I avoid short fasteners. The object of a

The 3/8 thrust bearings were thin pin bearings.? Given the use, I purchased mine off amazon (example: https://www.amazon.com/uxcell-Bearings-Washers-23000rpm-Limiting/dp/B07VWT1X34 ).? I use them on

Has anyone constructed dolly wheels that attach to the legs and can be raised and lowered?

Doug, That sounds like a great idea, more torque, and I also guess less alignment shift when tightening.? Are they ball bearing or thrust bearings? Jerry

Thanks Brendan and Doug - my order is in.

On mine I inserted 3/8 thrust bearings below the knob.? The loss in friction makes the 1.5 in knobs clamp like they are 2 in or so. Doug

Thanks Paul I agree these fires are terrible. ?Thoughts and prayers for all. Not that I’m religious….but I will be for this! ? ?It ?as truly awful Aussies know fires like this but that’s

Just to help a little (in the spirit of the season) ...this one ( https://www.mcmaster.com/products/adjustable-handles/adjustable-handles~/adjustable-handles-6/ ) from McMaster Carr 3/8" x 16 TPI x

Ken, I know what you mean. ?Remember the alt doesn’t need to be super tight, it tends to cause a twist motion in alignment when doing up. ? But adjustable handles sometimes called “ KIPP

Thanks for the update Paul. The fires are having a terrible impact.? I pray that everyone at Losmandy and their extended families stay safe. On a positive note,? ?I just listened to the Eaton fire

Hi, My aging hands are having problems loosening the lock screws (mainly azimuth) during polar alignments so I was interested to know if anyone has used knobs that are easier to grip. My ones are the

Hi folks, Tanya at Losmandy asked me to post an update. Losmandy shop has no phone or internet service at the moment due to LA fires. If you need to reach the shop, please email Tanya directly, at

Glad to hear it is working for you! ?It is a great mount! JMD