C8 SCT storage

[Mr Bond]

Can anyone suggest a tough case and a source for same, for an 8" SCT? Just fork, base and ota only, ie not tripod wedge accs etc.

What do you use?

Thanks in advance.

[Mr Bond]

So are you just using the original box then (I never got one)?

[Mr Bond]

So SGL members either;

Don't have SCTs

Don't store them as they're in constant use

Can't be bovved to respond

Or keep them in a carrier bag under the stairs!

Hmmmm....

Any help out there in SGL land?

[swamp thing]

Or keep them in a carrier bag under the stairs!

Sorry gotta laugh.

Regards Steve

[paul mc c]

Hi i use to own a 8'' sct,i built a wooden box with a door on it that tho ota and fork was made to fit in.The unit was screw onto the inside garage wall at a good height level that it was easily lifted out when needed,it worked great for me.

Paul

[r3i]

I bought a trunk from these guys for my 8" LX90: Storage Trunks & Luggage Trunks Hand Made in UK

Does the job nicely.

[Slangers]

I don't keep it in a box- it just sits on the tripod in my shed. WOuld be interested to hear what people come up with though as I am considering transporting it to dark sites from time to time. I do still have the original packing materials it came in, but they are not particularly sexy.

[brantuk]

For long journeys I put mine in the original box and put it in the caravan. The purpose made scope cases for these ota's are about £500. I'd rather have an ethos or a half decent appo

[Mr Bond]

I take your point Brantuk, but I bought my scope used, with no packing other than the quilt I brought it home in!

[smudgeball]

Hi

Here's mine,

http://stargazerslounge.com/equipment-discussion/135321-telescope-case-alternative.html

But doubt you'd get a C8 in there ?

And yes Sir we have SCTs !

Just all these pesky Dob owners using up all the forum space

Neil

[brantuk]

Hmmm... I've also taken mine on the back seat with a seat belt round it for long journeys. I store it standing on top of a desk drawer unit with a scope cover on it. I'm very careful moving it round though - if you're the clumsy type or have kids maybe a travel case would stop it getting any dings.

I did look into travel cases long a time ago and couldn't find anything cost effective. I'll try dig out a source for you

[Brinders]

I keep my CPC925GPS in one of these form B&Q. I have retained the original foam packaging for the scope, fork and base and store the tripod alongside. I have an alarm installed and its padlocked. Although with the unit being plastic I wouldn't expect it to be too difficult to break into, but hopefully the alarm and other security measures (& weight) would put a burglar off.

http://www.diy.com/diy/jsp/bq/nav.jsp?action=detail&fh_secondid=10226448&fh_view_size=12&fh_eds=%3f&fh_location=%2f%2fcatalog01%2fen_GB%2fcategories%3C{9372012}%2fcategories%3C{9372017}%2fcategories%3C{9372061}%2fspecificationsProductType%3dgarden_storage&fh_refview=lister&isSearch=false

[brantuk]

How about this - can't believe I found it at RVO

JMI Generic Configurable 19" Hard Carrying Case | Telescope Accessories | Rother Valley Optics

Also you could look at padding out a large tool box from B&Q - they do them with wheels as well

[smudgeball]

Very Nice....although you'd get quite a few carrier bags for that price !

[Lensman]

I've resorted to the soft bag approach, which I hope will give my scope some protection.

The travel case I used is 100 litre capacity and provides a "snug" container

for an 8" LX90. I was able to fit the original meade foam base inside the case and used some 10mm ground roll high density foam in layers to cover over the top. Hopefully this will prevent a few knocks going through to the scope. Case is also on wheels , so can be carried or rolled

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[Ibbo!]

Since I deforked my meade 8" it sits on top of the box I made to store it in (the forks and mount are in the box) with a cover over it unless its sat on the mount as it is at the moment in galaxy season

Steve