Baader T2 Delrin Spacer Ring Set

[ian_bird]

Hi

Call me a Dufus - but I have got a Baader T2 Delrin Spacer Ring Set from FLO - and can I get them on? No.

On the thread - not on me - just in case you are smutty minded!

Do I need to heat them up?

Cheers

Ian

[Merlin66]

Ian,

I had exactly the same problem with a set!

When back to TS and complained...they checked their stock and assured me the ones they had fitted over the T threads!

It seems to come down to the make of the T thread spacers/ adaptors being used - so fine is the clearance....

I ended up cutting them in one place and "clipping" them over the threads....

[ian_bird]

Thanks Merlin.

Thought it was just me!

Cheers

Ian

[Steve 1962]

I had the same problem and managed to thread them on after warming them in hot water .... But I know that I'll struggle to get them off again.

[Gina]

I have a set and they're a big struggle

[sloz1664]

I had the same problem on all my delrin shims and T2 spacers.

In the end I opened up the internal diameter of the delrins with a Dremmel

Steve

[Merlin66]

Guys.

I raised this problem again with Telescope Service who refered me directly to Baader...

Their reply:

""

We made these T-2 rings completely anew recently in 5 different thicknesses (0.6, 0.8, 1.0, 1.2, 1,4) - as injection molded products - to fit international machine standards.

They are being offered as 15 pc set with three rings each per thickness.

This could not be the same units you had received.

""

Problem solved????

[Stephen]

Same problem for me - I resorted to making a cut in each one I used

[swag72]

I made a cut in every one - I just assumed that this was what everyone had to do. I tried to fit them over a T thread with no avail. They still work!

[UKAstroBill]

Six years later and same problem. Have cut mine.