Telrad v Rigel ... Advice please?

[Langy]

Thanks everyone - I have ordered  the Telrad and some cable ties so that I can try it out in different positions before committing to the sticky pads!! 

I've left mine on with the cable ties. Stick the stick pads on the base of the mount for the Telrad to cushion it, then using several ties you can fix it round the scope.

It will move, but requires some effort.

[Astro Imp]

I don't think you will be disappointed with your choice.

Good idea to use cable ties, when I first had mine I used some masking tape for a temporary attachment.

Look forward to hearing how you get on.

Good luck.

[JulianFR]

I have the Telrad on my SW 200 Dob with the 2" riser ... Works very well. As per my earlier post I've gone for the Rigel on my new scope for space (no pun intended) reasons.

[Lorne]

Well, inspired by this thread, here's my effort at the dinky Telrad 

I decided to keep the batteries inside the box, so downsized from AA to AAA, using 2 seperate battery holders to prevent blocking the projected reticle. I found the wires for the ON/OFF switch would be in the way too so I moved the switch from the side to the end of box. Here's a few pics...

The battery holders are superglued in place to keep them to each side of the box

Finally, the finished shorty Telrad on my 300 Flextube, I used 20mm spacers permanently screwed onto my existing finder shoe to attach the Telrad base - I never use a finderscope!

Thanks again to Bambuko

[JulianFR]

Looks excellent! I would like one of those.

[bambuko]

Very neat!

My next one will follow your installation of batteries

[Lorne]

Looks excellent! I would like one of those.

Very neat!

My next one will follow your installation of batteries

There's a definite gap in the market here 

[bambuko]

I think the main gap is for right angle Telrad.

Having used RACI finder I really miss it in either Rigel or Telrad.

[Astro Imp]

I think the main gap is for right angle Telrad.

Have you seen the dew shield with mirror.

[bambuko]

Yes, I have.

What I had in mind was more like this one

I know it can all be done DIY but I am sure it would sell like hot cakes.

[Charic]

....I don't suppose there's any difference to the brightness of the LED running with the lower 2.4V. Looks like the Telrad is back on my shopping list this Year?