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Resurrecting GM8

 

I¡¯m resurrecting my old ¡®90s vintage GM8, which I¡¯d Upgraded with Gemini v1. First problem I¡¯ve run I to, the three screws to attach the mount to the pier have disappeared. Anyone happen to know the specs?

Thanks,
Bill
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Hi Bill

If you're talking about the mount to the MA adapter on the tripod, those are 3/8" 16

On Fri, Jul 17, 2020 at 1:54 PM Bill Gardner <pictorobservatory@...> wrote:
I¡¯m resurrecting my old ¡®90s vintage GM8, which I¡¯d Upgraded with Gemini v1. First problem I¡¯ve run I to, the three screws to attach the mount to the pier have disappeared. Anyone happen to know the specs?

Thanks,
Bill
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_____________

Pictor Observatory

Twitter: @pictorobs

Minor Planet 21350 - billgardner



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Bill...the large bolts that hold down the AZ are 3/8-16, stainless steel. Same with the elevation axis hold down bolts. So? I'd suggest that a few of those 3/6-16 of the right length might work for you.??

Your local big box hardware store like Home Depot might carry a few different stainless steel bolts to try.

Best of luck,
Michael



On Fri, Jul 17, 2020, 1:54 PM Bill Gardner <pictorobservatory@...> wrote:
I¡¯m resurrecting my old ¡®90s vintage GM8, which I¡¯d Upgraded with Gemini v1. First problem I¡¯ve run I to, the three screws to attach the mount to the pier have disappeared. Anyone happen to know the specs?

Thanks,
Bill
--
_____________

Pictor Observatory

Twitter: @pictorobs

Minor Planet 21350 - billgardner
Sonny Edmonds
 

From the git-go I knew I'd be dismantling my mount a lot.
So I got the .
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Surprised they are still that price. I know aluminum is not 76 cents a pound anymore. The 1.5" aluminum round stock must run about $10. But I wouldn't bother to make my own at that price and I'm cheap.

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