Wegat ETX

[wormix]

Good afternoon all,

Quick query - I have a de-forked Meade ETX125 and have been considering changing the back end for a Wegat style setup. 

Does anyone know if there is an easily accessible UK based equivalent or am I going to have to stomach the shipping?

cheers

Gareth

[RT65CB-SWL]

Hi @wormix if you find...

On 03/09/2019 at 15:46, wormix said:

...if there is an easily accessible UK based equivalent...

...let me know. I am after one for an ETX105, as they do not do one for it. 

Though I did manage, (...and persuade), to get this, (image below), made by a local engineering company/workshop not far from my home.

Even the rear port is the same screw thread as the ETX90/105/125 plastic rear cell. 

BTW - the Jubilee hose rings hold/attach an 8" dovetail bar to the OTA.

Edited September 9, 2019 by Philip R

[wormix]

7 minutes ago, Philip R said:

Hi @wormix if you find...

...let me know. I am after one for an ETX105, as they do not do one for it. 

Though I did manage, (...and persuade), to get this, (image below), made by a local engineering company/workshop not far from my home.

Even the rear port is the same screw thread as the ETX90/105/125 plastic rear cell. 

I was considering this as an alternative - how did it compare to the Wegat prices (acknowledging that they don’t do a 105)?

cheers

[RT65CB-SWL]

I think I paid about £120 for it.

[RT65CB-SWL]

Then I had to get an ETX to SCT adaptor ring and 1.25" visual back.

[wormix]

Thanks Philip, so it’s not a cheap answer at the very least. 

 

Ta