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To clarify, it is 600mm from the ground to the top of the pillar. The height could be adjusted by adding or removing the square blocks at the base of the column.

The Polarie rear cell is a female M42 and I believe most polar scopes are male M28.I think you'll need something like this https://www.ebay.com/itm/224349107689?_ul=ES but check the thread pitches.

Hi all When I saw the cost of a counterbalance kit for my Vixen Polarie (very nearly £500 with the added bar and weights) I thought what a con. So a quick visit to the local scrapyard, bought some scrap aluminium alloy (hard and heavy) and made one in a couple of hours. Looks a bit rustic, but it can be painted white and the large weight can be moved to achieve good balance. If anyone is interested in the specs, say so and I'll post them up.

Hi all Having looked at the various options on the market for a pillar mount, there was nothing that suited my setup so it would easily fit under the motorbike cover (or clamshell cover). So with a visit to my local scrapyard and a bit of machining and bolting together, it is possible to build a very stable mount (600mm tall) out of scrap aluminium. It may appear a bit rustic (can always paint it), but it won't rust and I get to spend the £200+ saved on other things! If anyone is interested in the specs of the creation, say so and I'll post them up.