Rols

Page 24 of the Thomson PDF.

very interesting that the figures for end play on these Thompson telescopic lifting columns is maximum 1mm at full extension, i did also note that the TC 16 has no figure in the tech specs, i have asked the question in a mail to them and also noted that the maximum depth of any fixing to the top is 10mm a modified fixing plate would need to be made to take a wedge.

A question i would ask at this stage is what is the difference in exposure time if your mount is off by a maximum of 1mm from the original polar alignment?

I do notice a slight hum/fizz on very damp nights...coming from my door handles and hinges that is...we also play baseball quite a bit, the kids for ever leave the bat in the garden leaving muggins here to place it within reach for the next days playing.always has a spare ball next to it as well just for ease, amazing how important having a ball with a bat is........ did you know if you have a sign up saying guard dog and that dog bites someone you are in more trouble than if your family pet (named VICIOUS) without a sign....oops,mistakes happen and dogs live..general household insurance will not cover public liability unless you specify a want for it. worth a thought you never know that attempted (got caught) burglar might just have slipped on that step as you startled him... a slip down a step could be nasty in my back garden..we do have phones for 999 emergency here though, so we can call them help if they look too badly 'done' by.

i think the best form of security is discretion, like a few have commented, i cant condone spending too much money trying to protect things we leave in the garden, common sense will see you right, beware.

Our dog has a tag round his throat it reads " Beware aggressive owner " i was thinking of buying one for my scope.

saw that one, Helen! It would be more than the obsy though, then there's shipping... :shock: Mind, it looks VERY nice kit and would love to have one.

Andrew

Price is $1975

Shipping is $500

Thank You

Vito Rotondi

President

Pier-Tech Inc.

About 2500.00 by the time its here it works out about 1-1 exchange by the time you add the taxes implied as it enters the country.

I thought 500.00 shipping cost was a little over the top!

i'm in the midst of ordering one and having it shipped privately, as to avoid 5% import and 20% vat, i have family in the location that can ship as a present. the item weighs 70 lbs so not light, they come as standard with base mounting plate.. we shall see if it can hold polar at full height i suppose....