Minor repair to solar 'scope is a major problem

[teoria_del_big_bang]

I know it's been a while but how did you go on with this?

Steve

[gorann]

Even if I am a Swede I buy all my odd astro-related screws from this British company - so far they have had everything I ever needed of different dimenstions, metric or imperial. Rapid and highly recommended, so make a bookmark for the future:

https://www.westfieldfasteners.co.uk/

 

 

[oobydooby]

The saga continues.  After an inordinate length of time and complaining to the seller I had mail from Amazon stating my delivery would be a week later than expected, followed by another stating my money would be refunded.  The next day I was informed my money had indeed been refunded.  The next day an e-mail from Amazon told me the the screws would be arriving that day.  They did not arrive.

In the meantime I ordered them again and was given an estimated arrival date, and an e-mail arrived from the seller via e-mail that the delivery would be delayed for about a month.

I shall now look at the link given by gorann and see if I can gain a little sanity.

[Davey-T]

7 minutes ago, oobydooby said:

The saga continues.  After an inordinate length of time and complaining to the seller I had mail from Amazon stating my delivery would be a week later than expected, followed by another stating my money would be refunded.  The next day I was informed my money had indeed been refunded.  The next day an e-mail from Amazon told me the the screws would be arriving that day.  They did not arrive.

In the meantime I ordered them again and was given an estimated arrival date, and an e-mail arrived from the seller via e-mail that the delivery would be delayed for about a month.

I shall now look at the link given by gorann and see if I can gain a little sanity.

I could have sent you some screws FOC by next day delivery.

Dave

[teoria_del_big_bang]

If the forum rules allowed I bet you could swear. That is awful service (sorry it is not even a service).

Steve

[oobydooby]

Davey-T I have pm'd you.

I assure you t_d_b_b (What a great name, by the way) I did swear, several times!!😉

[oobydooby]

Thanks to Davey-T who sent a few screws, one fitted perfectly and with a small spring added the etalon is secure and works as new.

Thanks also for all who made suggestions, I would never had any ideas without you all.

Tony

[teoria_del_big_bang]

Tony,

Not the quick fix you had hoped but glad all is well now.

Steve