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Guys, I'm in the process of acquiring a FTX mount.? I've owned a HH Mod2+ for the last 10 years.? It sits on a K&B Tripod #1003, aka a Televue Gibralter.? Works great, but my new FTX with the quick release plate seems to want a tripod top/base that is flat.? With a hole for the 3/8" bolt and additional holes for the TQR "plate"?.? Well, I'm jumping the gun.? My "new" mount is in the mail.? But I'm thinking that I'm going to need another mount.? Any suggestions??
Don

Any sufficiently sturdy photography tripod will work, but it just needs to be flat on the top with the 3/8" stud. ?I have an FT-Q and an FT-X (1.5) sharing one TQR and I commonly use a Manfrotto MT057C3G, a Gitzo GT2542S, an Oberwerk TR-3 and an Berlebach Planet with the Nova Hitch top plate. ?The only one I probably wouldn't recommend is the Gitzo for your FT-X since it's sort of spindly-legged and has damping issues with heavier weights. ?I think it's fine for the FT-Q and a smaller scope.
The Manfrotto is awesome for grab-n-go because it's light, strong and packs up reasonably small and tight. ?The two wooden tripods are more of a bear to carry around without some kind of bag or tie.
I am in the market for another TQR or two - whether it is just the base or pier or the whole thing, so if someone wants to part with one, make an offer!

I'm using Takahashi EM-200 wood tripod for my FTX v2 and I even tried a 5" refractor on it, all good. The best thing to use a Tak wood tripod is there is you can use one additional screw to fix the TQR on top of the tripod and I always feel only one 3/8 screw is not sufficient to support a heavy telescope. I attached two photos to show this. The shortcoming is the Tak tripod is long and heavy. I also attached a photo to compare it with my AP Traveler soft case.