Mount head problem

[The Flinty Fox]

Hello all.      

I have just received this lovely mount head http://www.365astronomy.com/365Astronomy-Giant-Alt-Azimuth-Telescope-Mount-Head-ONLY.html but when I try to attach it to my eq3 tripod legs it doesn't attach! The base fits into the recess fine but when I go to put the screw in it doesn't fit, it seems too big. I think the size of the eq3 tripod screw is m10. Does anyone know what size screw should fit GIAZ head mount? And can they be obtained? 

Any help much appreciated 

Paul

 

 

[ronin]

Cannot be sure but the mount looks like my EZTouch (WO) and from what I can see and measure it looks like an M12 threaded "rod" that goes through the tripod head and bolts into the EZT mount.

Probably a good idea to email 365 and ask them.

Not sure what the name of the bit up the centre of the tripod is called.

[triton1]

Tripod centre bolt?

[The Flinty Fox]

Thanks ronin. Have emailed 365 about the problem. I take it that m12 are smaller than m10? Will look around for them on the Internet.

Thanks Paul

[The Flinty Fox]

Tripod centre bolt. Thanks triton1 will google that also.

Paul

[kens]

27 minutes ago, The Flinty Fox said:

Thanks ronin. Have emailed 365 about the problem. I take it that m12 are smaller than m10? Will look around for them on the Internet.

Thanks Paul

M12 is larger than M10. The number refers to the bolt diameter in mm.

[The Flinty Fox]

It seems that an m12 is bigger than an m10 so maybe I need an m8 or something? 

Paul

[The Flinty Fox]

Thanks kens you got there before me .

[The Flinty Fox]

Have had a close look and a measure,  and think it's the right size and thread, and looks like it should go in but just doesn't. Seems to get stuck on the first thread. Annoying .

[Alien_Photons]

It might be a 3/8 which is often found on camera tripods almost an m10 but a different pitch to the thread. If you have a camera tripod give it a try.