Telementor 2 ep holder 0.965"

[moriniboy]

I understand these can be replaced with a 1.25" version, but does anyone have any good tips for repairing the existing 0.965" friction fit one which has split?

[estwing]

shame these things are so fragile..the weak link on a class scope.

[estwing]

http://www.apm-telescopes.de/en/used-Zeiss-products.html always worth keepin an eye on.

[moriniboy]

I have now fixed my ep holder, this was achieved by sacrificing a 1.25" TAL solar filter (these are usually thrown away as they are dangerous).

The first photo shows the waste portion of the filter where I cut it just above where the threads commenced, this bit is now junk.

After filing the remaining bit smooth and Aralditing it to the ep holder I gave it a couple of coats of gloss paint and it now works great.

Finished ep holder and waste filter portion.

Finished ep holder with ep inserted.

[estwing]

Russian strengh+German precession= happy Englishman!.......hope its the right length

[moriniboy]

The parts to convert over to a 1.25" ep scope have arrived.

Now I can use a diagonal as well but this involves removing the ep extension tube.

This now provides a much more comfortable way of viewing objects near the zenith.

I'm also toying with fitting a RDF but I think this may ruin the classic lines of this scope. I'm finding the original gun sight is a real pain to use, especially wearing glasses.

Original configuration

Revised configuration

[estwing]

what diagonal have you got..i'm sick of having a stiff neck!

[moriniboy]

Its a William Optics 1.25" carbon fibre dielectric, can be bought new from FLO or second hand for £35-£45 if you are willing to wait

[Brian Nordstrom]

I also have a WO 1 1/4 inch dielectric on my Telementor , I machined up my own adaptor , the Zeiss thread is m44 x1 .

Here it is in bino mode .

Love my Zeiss! .

Brian.

[moriniboy]

Nice one Brian.

I have also adapted a standard Vixen style dovetail to replace the Telementor one. l want to use it on my Skytee 2, which l prefer, as the Carl Zeiss mount is well made but a bit quirky for my liking.

[Seafury]

Hi Morniboy have you just got that one off fleabea ? I was also looking at it, was it any good ?

[moriniboy]

I was watching that one as well, but l got mine from a house clearance.

[moriniboy]

Just finished the ota box, well pleased with the result.

Tried to give it that 70's look by staining the plywood and adding a couple of coats of satin varnish.

The area to the right is for holding the original extension tube and ep's.

[estwing]

i left mine at the ex-wife's..nice work there...jelous!

[tuckstar]

I've just got the adaptors for mine, again found at house clearance, but broken original ep holder. Baader do a m44-t2 which is even the same colour as the original.

We need an owners club ;-)

[tuckstar]

Sorry phone won't let me quote.

Morninboy re finder and ruining the lines, I'm sure you have but just in case, have you looked for a telemator finder, prob like rocking horse doo doo but keeps it all nice and Zeiss.

[estwing]

i like the gunsight..