Protective case

[danos]

Hi can anyone recommend a good site or place where i can get a telescope case that will fit an 8' telescope without breaking the bank?

Thanks!

[Oddsocks]

The least expensive way is to buy the flight-case hardware and build your own but if you're not into DIY then this company supplies complete cases from stock or to special order as well as the hardware to build your own.

http://www.terralec....s/11501_0c.html

William.

[danos]

The least expensive way is to buy the flight-case hardware and build your own but if you're not into DIY then this company supplies complete cases from stock or to special order as well as the hardware to build your own.

http://www.terralec....s/11501_0c.html

William.

Thanks so much ill check it out

[Davey-T]

Have a look at Allendale Electronics flight cases on EBay , just bought one really good price,cheaper than DIY, good enough for telescope but wouldn't recommend it for use as actual flight case.

Dave

[Baselessum]

Looking at those cases you would only need a few and I am sure you start to feel like a roadie hauling equipment for the next big thing but at the end of the day saves any damage to your scope so they have to be worth there money

[Jiggy 67]

What about one of these from Skies The Limit. I've considered one for my 200PDS....think it will fit

[jonathan]

I think the Very Useful Box 84 ltr is a good option, the original 8" telescope foam packing should fit inside and there's room for a few bits and pieces too. My 8SE fits nicely with a Baader Steeltrack focuser and 9x50 finder attached. The box is strong and light, and should fit into most car boots. B&Q sometimes have them on special offer.

[E621Keith]

I use a IKEA Samla plastic box stuffed with foam to store my C925. Probably as cheap as you would get for a 8" scope.

Actually what kind of 8" do the OP have?

IKEA plastic box only works for short and fat C8, not the longer 200p. If he has a 8" frac or a long FL planetary Newt, then he will need a custom flight case.

[Davey-T]

Just got round to taking pic of new case £38.00 collected , bit more with delivery, 820mm X 270mm X 290mm with solid foam block. From Allendale electronics on EBay

Excuse pics taken with wifes point and click with the dodgy autofocus

[oymd]

I saw a few posts on CN forums praising a STANELY CASE, 50 Gallons (about 200 litres) that is used for the 9.25 and 11" OTAs.

I think I saw them on ebay UK for about £80-£90.

They use custom foam to fill up the case, or the foam the scope was shipped in...