Telrad Base Plate, Sticky Tape

[scarp15]

I am considering removing the Telrad base plate on one of my scopes. Would anyone know of or recommend where to get suitable replacement double sided tape?

Thanks

[Tinker1947]

You may find heating the tube under or around the existing tape may allow it to be removed and used on another tube....spare bases are cheapish......less than a tenner....

[Oddsocks]

RS (UK) carry a large range of suitable tapes but you do need to set up an account to buy on line and postage charges etc add quite a bit to small order costs.

Maplin also carry an inexpensive 0.9mm thick tape that can be used but it is not as thick as the original Telrad tape which is around 2mm thick.

So to get good adhesion over a large area and mould to the shape of the OTA you need to double it, stick two layers together and it works fine.

http://www.maplin.co...foam-tape-33766

William.

[wookie1965]

http://www.wilko.com/glue-adhesives-and-correction/sellotape-sticky-fixers-permanent-x-56/invt/0210689?VBMST=double%20sided%20sticky%20tabs

I have used these to great effect.

[TwoPi]

You may find heating the tube under or around the existing tape may allow it to be removed and used on another tube....spare bases are cheapish......less than a tenner....

I've used a hairdryer to remove a similar sticky adhesive mount (for a helmet cam rather than a Telrad) and whilst it was very effective at removing the mount, the adhesive wasn't sticky enough to be re-used, so buying replacement tape is the way to go in my experience.

[scarp15]

Thanks for the tips and suggestions everyone.

[Moonshane]

Hi Iain

I use car number plate pads which are about 20p from car spares shops (independent ones). you'd need maybe 2-3 max. if you cannot find any then let me know and I can get/post some.

[JamesF]

Or there's this stuff:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-Double-Sided-MOUNTING-TAPE-Strong-Heavy-Duty-Self-Adhesive-Sticky-Foam-/300606745562

James

[Neil1194]

I use the thicker number plate strips that halfords stock

[Tinker1947]

Rothervalleyoptics.com do Telrad spare parts and one of the items is genuine  replacement sticky pad.

[Mav359]

I used duct tape and simply taped the base to the OTA. Works a treat and didn't leave any mess when i had to move it to re-balance my scope.

[brantuk]

This stuff is just nuts:

https://www.toolandfix.com/everbuild-mammoth-powerful-grip-double-sided-tape-25mm-x-2-5m.html?gclid=CLP-yMaTsLoCFVMdtAod4VMAXg

You can get it at B'n'Q and you'll be able to lift a 25" dob by the Telrad lol

[kirkster501]

In the end I just drilled by Dob and mounted the telrad with M3 Bolts, nuts and split washers.  Simples   Modding a Dob is obligatory if you are a real astro nut

[woldsman]

Yorkshire Trading sell ultra tape Rhino double sided tape. It’s £1.49 for 19m. Excellent for car number plates, mirrors, sign fixing and telrads!

[Bigwings]

Gorrila tape. Goes on well. Sticks well and comes off with a good peeling action without marking the tube. 

 

[rwillett]

I'd be very careful with tape opr double sided pads for a telrad base.

I left mine on a Brandon and it pulled the paint off.

I designed a telrad base that fits onto 80mm tube rings, it works well. happy to share the designs and files if it helps.

Rob