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23 minutes ago, Davey-T said:

Easy enough to make one although the original has a spring and a couple of knurled round nuts which can be dispensed with if you haven't got one.

Imperial threaded rod is available on E'Bay, I've got an original one that I've mounted binoculars on so could copy it to make you one.

Dave

 

Really? Can you do that? That will be fantastic! 

I've got an LX90/LX200 tripod, but it's missing the tension bolt and, unfortunately, I'm struggling to find a replacement. Otherwise, I'll be forced to find a whole tripod just for the bolt. 

Just now, Stub Mandrel said:

I din't know he was an upholsterer!

Royal brand. 

8 minutes ago, LukeSkywatcher said:

Do Buckingham Palace know you have it? 

Harry is covering up for me! 

14 hours ago, carastro said:

It's the green chair on the right. 

Wow! Being Captain Awkward with the superpower of constantly tripping and falling, these wires could be my ultimate kryptonite. 

Very clever! 

A magnificent report, John. Many thanks! I think you made up my mind. Nirvana it is. 

Since ES 30mm might be a bit out of my current price range, I was thinking about the SkyWatcher Nirvana UWA 28mm /82 deg. for a 12" SCT. 

Anybody used this EP? What're your thoughts? 

Very nice. Are you in the process of adding more scopes to the FOV calculator?

I wonder if this will work...a 2"  coma corrector to live permanently in the focuser (the scope is f/4.5 and CC will probably be useful) + 2" to 1.25" adapter ...

Thinking something like this....

Revelation 2" to 1.25" adapter inside a Revelation Coma Corrector...

Generally I could do with SKy-watcher dual speed focuser - seems OK anyway - but  frankly I find the usage of thumbscrews quite off-putting, let alone impractical for big EPs and centered collimation. This is one of the reasons I immediately replaced the stock focuser on my 12" Flextube.

Is there a way around this? Some adapters that use compression rings instead?? I don't want to end up replacing the whole focuser because of a couple of thumbscrews - Or do I ?

Here's mine, levelling feet and wheels for easy movement. Adds a few inches to the height but not a problem on my 300.

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A close up with the Dob base in place

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There are holes on the dolly to match the Dob feet to prevent it slipping off when I wheel it out from the garage into my garden.

Good one. What kind of feet are these...I mean are they called?

Anything here of use ... ?http://www.sealey.co.uk/PLPageBuilder.asp?gotonode=ViewProduct&method=mViewProduct&productid=6560&productdescription=&productcode=&category=29&catgroup=273&catmicrogroup=&analysiscode=&requiredresults=16

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Yep, I thinking about these as well.

for what size Emad?

12 and 14 inch.

Is there a readily made solution that's sold in the UK?

Jumping the gun here...I'm thinking about building a dolly for my Dob, but also thinking about some mechanism to slip the scope + base off this dolly for observing then back up again. The last thing I want is adding extra height to the set-up.

Will be great having a look at some of your arrangements.

Thanks!

I don't believe FLO needs more praising, but the constantly great service and friendly non-corporate-like attitude is what keeps me coming back and this alone deserves further commendment.

I recently had a big order from them. Steve and Martin were more than helpful and cleared a lot of points I wasn't aware of before placing my order.

So, would like to say: thank you again, FLO!

Beautiful!

Cool! Looking forward to the photos!

12" F4 beside an 8" F4

My Dad beside the 12" F4 mounted

Be prepared- they are BIG! I had to buy a NINE step stepladder in the end to safely reach the camera!

I don't know, man. Every time I look at the amount of load your have on your mount I just cringe. Then again, you've proved once again that mounts could take probably more than their limits once properly balanced.

5'10" with 12" FlexTube and 5" frac. I can view zenith comfortably without a stool or cuban heels.

Russell

Nice gear. Is that a Bresser refractor??

Possibly as good, if you get one with a good mirror.

At about 20Kg weight and 145cm length, I could see the hassle of moving it around. 

I think the solid tube Skywatcher 12" went out of production a couple of years back. Shame because that would be my preference if I was looking for a 12" dob right now. It was less expensive than the Flextube is too.

I think this leaves us with the GSO options - apparently they're as good as the Sky-watcher - if not better. 

Brilliant post.