Will this fit on to a standard tripod 3/8 connection?

[mdstuart]

Good evening

I am looking to find a way to attach a 90mm refractor to a standard tripod...

I can get rings...but then I need something to attach them to that will connect to a tripod.

What about the short bar marked C on this advert?

http://www.2020optics.co.uk/mountings/skywatcher-dovetail-bar-medium-21cm.html

Any other ideas?

Mark

[JamesF]

I believe that dovetail as a 1/4" UNC threaded hole in the middle rather than 3/8". No reason it couldn't be opened out and re-tapped though.

James

[mdstuart]

Thanks. I may keep hunting to see if a better option presents itself first.

Mark

[RichieP]

What size bolt does your tripod have? 1/4" or 3/8 inch?

[RichieP]

Apologies, I just saw the thread title! !!

[mdstuart]

Sorted..found a dovetail with a 3/8 fitting...some rings from flo.. and a little drilling! and its good to go to SGL8.

Lovely optics ..enjoyed a nice view of n Cassiopea at 150x..

Mark