Crayford focuser on Skymax 127

[gottans]

Hi,

Having used my new Skymax 127 for a little while I have found that the focussing is not as fine as I would like it, there have been some threads about making a large knob for it but as an alternative is it possible to use a crayford focuser instead?

Have seen some discussions on the web but nothing concrete, I have found an adapter for the Skymax 127 to an SCT thread so would believe it is possible.

Is anyone using this config, is it a good idea, etc?

Thanks

Pete

[philj]

Pete, never tried it myself but it can be done look here Telescopes - Ken Dauzat

If its advantageous Im not sure. I have never really had problems with focusing on mine but I did fit a larger focusing knob which helps in teh cold when you are wearing gloves.

Philj

[Macavity]

My MAK127 seemed reasonable re. focussing. My MAK150, less so. But you could checkout how 150/180 MAKs have been adapted for use with Crayfords. I guess you'd need to think about the (size) clearance.

For Webcam / Videocam use (Both 127 & 150) I bought a small Borg helical focusser. However, the load-bearing is *really* not sufficient for much more than that (plain 1.25" eyepiece, light webcam etc.). Bigger helicoids are about the same price as Crayfords...