Benj

Good shout - I'll see if a spring washer/washer combo of some description will help Thanks

Hey Quick query about the "connection" between my Skywatcher EQ2 tripod and the GEM bit. Even when I've got the screw as tight as I can that runs from the underside of the tripod baseplate into the GEM it's still pretty easy for the mount to spin on the tripod, particularly if I haven't loosened the RA clutch enough when I go to move the OTA. And that obviously mucks up any polar alignment I've got which is super annoying. Is there anything I can do to get the tripod baseplate/GEM connection less slippy? I was thinking maybe gently roughening the very smooth coating that both mount and baseplate are finished with? Or attaching thin rubber or cork to increase friction? Cheers for any advice