Parallelogram mount

[Breitling1884]

Hello all, i am a newbie and have a pair of Helios Quantum 4 25x100, i am not enjoying using them as much as i should though due to having to use a tripod, i am trying to get hold of a parallelogram mount but i am completely at an end with this.

Is there anybody that has made one themselves and could share their dimensions and measurements please.

Thank you.

[bruno]

found this for you: http://www.astro-tom.com/projects/binomount/binocular_mount.htm

[brantuk]

These might be able to help - but I've never used this supplier so do check them out before buying online - better still visit the shop in person to make a purchase:

http://www.scsastro.co.uk/catalogue/orion-paragon-plus-binomount-and-tripod.htm

Hth

 

[Breitling1884]

Thanks for the reply but i have contacted them and they dont have any in stock, and according to a stockist in Germany apparrently the Orion Monster (which is the one i need) is no longer available. 

I just dont understand why such a usefull instrument for binocular gazing is not available in abundance.

Thanks for your reply.

[Breitling1884]

Oh yeah, i did read some dreadfull reviews about SCS Astro and i am not sure i would deal with them anyhow.?

[Breitling1884]

Bruno you're a star, thank you for the link, i have a look at it and think i will have a go.

Thanks man.

[glowjet]

If you are into DIY, then constructing your own out of decent hard wood with coach screws/bolts and washers, suitable knobs or wing nuts, should not be a problem, however, sourcing a solid tripod might, Ebay, with used builders and surveyors site equipment, is always a useful bet, especially the old wooden types on which the expensive Berleback one are based

[Breitling1884]

Thankyou for your reply, i will look into a surveyors tripod