North post on top of NEQ6 tripdod?

[kirkster501]

Anyone know of a good alternative to the Skywatcher bolt that will work - the North bolt in the top of the tripod that the Alt and Az adjustment bolts press against to adjust the Polar alignment?  Something like square nuts on a threaded rod?

Apologies if this has been asked before - i did do a search but my Google ninja is ot so good today!  I want to keep the bolt on my tripod so don't want to nick that....

Thanks for any suggestions!

[Scott]

I just bought the "peg" (for lack of a better name). can't remember where but I'm sure it was less than a tenner delivered

[cfpendock]

I just use an ordinary bolt with the head cut off, and filed slightly flat at the top to grip it sufficiently in order to screw it into the tripod head - works treat.

Chris

[kirkster501]

Thanks guys, I will give the bolt method a go.  I was going to try that anyway but nice to see your confirmation that it works Chris

[Owmuchonomy]

Like Chris above but I used a bolt with a shoulder cut to length so that it was easier to file two opposing flats. 20p from Ripon Engineering.  I then put it in my pier adaptor for my HEQ5 Pro and added a drop of Loctite 501.