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Re: Is a Losmandy right for me?
It'll work a heck of a lot better than the LX200 mount, that's for sure.. I am not sure if that model is the one you want for an 11" SCT.. Others can comment on that.. I am completely new to
By Derek C Breit · #64432 ·
Is a Losmandy right for me?
Hi all, I'm seriously considering a GM811 for astrophotography. I've been imaging for several years with a LX200GPS 8", QSI683 with filter wheel and Off Axis Guide camera. What I would _like_ to do (I
By k warren · #64431 ·
Re: Counterweights
That's my point, even if you buy rounds by the freight car you can't make money in steel weights. Steel costs twice as much as iron by the ton. Using modern foundry processes fairly smooth iron
By George Cushing · #64430 ·
Re: Wrench sizes
Frank, There are only a couple ways to break a ballhead wrench. Shopping at the local Tool Barn, Harbor Freight or whatever they call the place with tools sold by the ton is the primary
By Chip Louie · #64429 ·
Re: Counterweights
You might dream of one chip, but the thought never occurred to me Ross Elkins Ross Elkins 415-235-7727 v/txt
By Ross Elkins · #64428 ·
Re: Wrench sizes
Sonny, thank you. Those Bondhus, wrenches are in the mail right now I ordered a set it T handles ball head a set of T Handel hex heads and a 13 piece set of double ball head L type wrenches last
By Deric Caselli · #64427 ·
Re: Counterweights
You can also use old weights from the gym or new weights from the sports store of choice, and have the center machined out to fit the correct shaft size, and sandwich the weight between the other
By Nels Johansen <nhbj6@...> · #64426 ·
Re: Counterweights
Those are nice.. Would like to see images of the instruments and what all those knobs are for.. That's A LOT of knobs! Derek _____ Sent: Tuesday, January 21, 2020 9:00 PM To:
By Derek C Breit · #64425 ·
Re: Wrench sizes
I'm another strong believer in Bondhus T Handles. They are a Tradesman Standard. I also have Standard and Metric Craftsman T Handle allen wrenches, non-ball head. It should be noted that Bondhus Ball
By sonnyedmonds@... · #64424 ·
Re: Counterweights
Hmm, when you get your next APOD let us know. -- Chip Louie - Chief Daydreamer Imagination Hardware
By Chip Louie · #64423 ·
Re: Counterweights
?A used mach one is more like $5K A mach 2 by default with renishaw absolute encoders, wow only $8K or $9K Theres got to be a reason why all my friends, on line pals and internet acquaintances get
By Ross Elkins · #64422 ·
Re: Counterweights
Very nice John. Sent from my Galaxy Tab A
By Deric Caselli · #64421 ·
Re: Counterweights
A couple of shots of my counterweights ... http://k6may.com/IMG_1670.JPG http://k6may.com/IMG_1566.JPG
By John May · #64420 ·
Re: Counterweights
Well Chip, maybe not of Celestron origin at all.? My weight has flat smooth surfaces, sharp clean edges, and when suspended and struck the sound produced is?more of a ¡°ring¡± of great
Re: Counterweights
Frank, Those are 100% cast counterweights. This is a common misconception, virtually every Chinese made counterweight is made the same way and they are finished the same way. They are vintage
By Chip Louie · #64418 ·
Re: Wrench sizes
Thank you David and Frank, I have followed both of your advice a nice set of Bonhus T handals and a set of Bondhus # SDBLX13XL set This is for my G11 survival kit. Happy Skies to y'all. Thank you for
By Deric Caselli · #64417 ·
Re: Wrench sizes
I do need at least one ball head for the screws that conect the motors to the gearbox, I understand what you are saying. Sent from my Galaxy Tab A
By Deric Caselli · #64416 ·
Re: Wrench sizes
I never use ball head unless absolutely necessary to reach awkward angled spots. The ball-head can snap off, then you have fun trying to extract the tool steel hardened tip. A set comes in handy, I
Re: Wrench sizes
Just buy the "Bondhus 13pc Imperial Stubby Double Ball End Hex Key Set SDBLX13XL" it'll give you all you need and won't cost much more than buying ones and twos ... David Sent: 22 January 2020
By David C. Partridge · #64414 ·
Wrench sizes
Does anyone know what size Hexhead wrenches are used on the G11 mount it appears that I need about four or five? just to make sure I have it right, when I order a set of hexhead and hexhead ball
By Deric Caselli · #64413 ·