wackyscot 245 Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 Hi all, my Bobs Knobs for newt 8" primary arrived this morning. There are 3 small plastic collars that came with them, just wondering where they go, i.e. on the long screws or the short screws.David Link to post Share on other sites
wackyscot 245 Posted July 26, 2011 Author Share Posted July 26, 2011 DOH - just read a small label which reads "Short screws with spacers replace phillips screws, Long screws replace Allen set (grub) screw"ALWAYS READ THE LABEL heheheheheDAVID Link to post Share on other sites
26Left 10 Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 I was thinking of getting some myself. Did you buy them from a dealer in the UK or order them directly from Bob?Tom. Link to post Share on other sites
old glyn 10 Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 Always read the instructions! I'm forever telling people that - but I must admit to failure to read them or ignoring what they say! One reason may be that most things are made abroad and the 'English' is usually a transliteration of the original language. Frustration results!! Link to post Share on other sites
wackyscot 245 Posted July 26, 2011 Author Share Posted July 26, 2011 I was thinking of getting some myself. Did you buy them from a dealer in the UK or order them directly from Bob?Tom.Bought them straight from his website in America. Ordered onSaturday 16th, arrived today. Around £16.00 David Link to post Share on other sites
wackyscot 245 Posted July 26, 2011 Author Share Posted July 26, 2011 Always read the instructions! I'm forever telling people that - but I must admit to failure to read them or ignoring what they say! One reason may be that most things are made abroad and the 'English' is usually a transliteration of the original language. Frustration results!!In my case it was just a "SENIOR MOMENT" heheheheDavid Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Flibble 352 Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 I ordered mine direct from Bob and received them in about 5 working days. Adjusting the primary is so much easier compared to messing about with screwdrivers and allen keys :-) Well worth it. Link to post Share on other sites
earth titan 556 Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 Got em on my dob. Good value and superb service. Link to post Share on other sites
wackyscot 245 Posted July 26, 2011 Author Share Posted July 26, 2011 (edited) Got em on my dob. Good value and superb service.Yeah well worth the money and great service as you guys suggest, ah well here goes trying out my collimation skills lolDavid Edited July 26, 2011 by wackyscot Link to post Share on other sites
26Left 10 Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 Bought them straight from his website in America. Ordered onSaturday 16th, arrived today. Around £16.00 DavidSounds easy. I'll go ahead and order. Thanks. Link to post Share on other sites
Photohound 11 Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 Any chance someone could post a link to the site - might help future folks when searching.. Link to post Share on other sites
callisto 706 Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 (edited) Home There you go.If you are unsure about anything and have a question, just send a message to Bob, he answers you back very quickly indeed Edited July 26, 2011 by callisto Link to post Share on other sites
wingman 8 Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 Does anyone know off hand which length is needed for a Skywatcher 8" dob for the secondary? thanks Link to post Share on other sites
tbird 42 Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 (edited) Just received and fitted Bob's Knobs on the secondary on my 300p. I filed the ends smooth before fitting and I'm very pleased with them, so I'll order another set for the 150.Does anyone know off hand which length is needed for a Skywatcher 8" dob for the secondary? thanks Don't know about the 8" but the 30mm fitted my 12" fine, with adjustment to spare. Edited August 2, 2011 by tbird Link to post Share on other sites
whirlpool5194 10 Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 (edited) Do they sell ones for the secondary (on a 200p) ? One of the allen keys is worn away and is unadjustable...Wp Edited August 2, 2011 by whirlpool5194 spelling Link to post Share on other sites
tbird 42 Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 8" is listed, bottom of page. SkyWatcher Dob Link to post Share on other sites
garethmob 179 Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 was there any tax / customes charge on them at all david? Link to post Share on other sites
Vicky 10 Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 Just ordered mine in preparation for collimation <gulp> Vicky Link to post Share on other sites
wackyscot 245 Posted August 10, 2011 Author Share Posted August 10, 2011 was there any tax / customes charge on them at all david?Hi Gareth - it doesn't appear so, I just went through the paypal checkout on the website it converted the cost from dollars etc and that's it, no extra chargesDavid Link to post Share on other sites
yeti monster 91 Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 Hi Gareth - it doesn't appear so, I just went through the paypal checkout on the website it converted the cost from dollars etc and that's it, no extra chargesDavid.... until the goods arrive in UK. That's when the robbing baskits, er HMRC I mean, will hammer you for some duty. Link to post Share on other sites
tbird 42 Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 From HMRC website :If you order or send purchased goods other than alcohol, tobacco, perfume and toilet water from a country outside the EU then you:don't have to pay Excise Duty may have to pay Customs Duty on goods with a value that exceeds £135will have to pay Import VAT on goods with a value that exceeds £18Note that on all goods from outside the EU, Customs Duty is waived if the amount of duty calculated is £9 or under. Link to post Share on other sites
wingman 8 Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 Ordered mine on Saturday 30th July, delivered on following Saturday. No customs charges. 30mm length is more than long enough. Fitted to primary and secondary in a few minutes. Excellent addition to my dob Link to post Share on other sites
callisto 706 Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 .... until the goods arrive in UK. That's when the robbing baskits, er HMRC I mean, will hammer you for some duty.Nope, there are no charges for these items(as yet) Link to post Share on other sites
26Left 10 Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 Mine just arrived. No import charges. Great product and makes life easier. Link to post Share on other sites
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