Bob's knobs in the UK?

[Ben Ritchie]

Anyone know if you can get "Bob's knobs" or an equivalent in the UK? I'd like to replace the secondary collimation screws in my Skywatcher dob, I hate having to use tools to adjust those, but it would be nice to be able to order from the UK...

[Kai]

I dont think so Ben as its just as cheaper to get them from Bob .Most retailers would have to add vat / duty etc so it doesnt make sense to import them.

[Merlin66]

AE do an equivalent. I've just fitted a set to a 10" LX200; very similar to the original Bob's Knobs, I think they cost about 19 GBP

[centroid]

Ben

There isn't a 'Bob's Knobs' outlet in the UK, but 'Bob' is very quick in sending them from the US.

I was warned not to buy the AE one's, as they are a much higher profile than the 'bob's' ones, and can hit the lens cap.

Dave

[Ben Ritchie]

Thanks guys, Bob it is then. I've used him before several times, perfect service, was just wondering if there was a quicker option.

I think the AE ones are only for the LX 'scopes anyway? Couldn't see SW on the website.

[Mark at Beaufort]

I bought my 'Bob's knobs' from the Moonfish group based in Barcelona. Good and quick service. www.mooonfishgroup.com

Mark

[vincentnm]

I ordered knobs for my C9.25 from bob's site in the US and I received my package in 4 days flat!!! I have not seen that kind of speed from the average UK supplier.

Regards,

Vincent Morris.

[stefski]

There isn't a 'Bob's Knobs' outlet in the UK, but 'Bob' is very quick in sending them from the US.

Dave

Ditto that....I ordered mine and they were at my door four days later!

Stef

[Psychobilly]

Yep excellent service from Bob in the US

Billy...

[Ben Ritchie]

Useful info, thanks - last time I ordered it was a couple of weeks for delivery.

[ChrisEdu]

And here's a link!

http://www.bobsknobs.com/

[Ben Ritchie]

Just ordered some, so lets start the stopwatch running