Brian28 Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 I’m constructing a pier for a Mesu200 Mount .. but wondered how many bolts should I use for the top levelling plate .. 3 or 4 , and what size studding should I use .. ? Your thoughts would be much appreciated.. cheers Brian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluemaxroe Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 Personal choice would be 4 bolts/ rods and M12. On my last pier which was for an EQ6 I used M14 rods but everything became more expensive because at this size it is outside of “normal” high street stockist size ranges. M12 should be plenty strong enough...but then I have no experience with a Mesu200. my 2peneth. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swoop1 Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 Not done a pier myself (yet) but previous work history (scaffolder many years ago) suggests that 4 fixed legs are more stable than 3 and share the load better. Imagine a round coffee table. Which one is least likely to tip over under a heavy load of coffee cups, therefore ruining your carpet? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian28 Posted January 17, 2020 Author Share Posted January 17, 2020 (edited) Thanks for the replies ..just for clarity ..it’s not the bolts to hold the pier down .. there will be 4 of those 👍 , these are for the levelling plate on the top of the mount.. Edited January 17, 2020 by Brian28 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooth_dr Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 57 minutes ago, Brian28 said: Thanks for the replies ..just for clarity ..it’s not the bolts to hold the pier down .. there will be 4 of those 👍 , these are for the levelling plate on the top of the mount.. Hi Brian The pier adapter plate for the old Mesu uses 6 bolts. https://www.modernastronomy.com/shop/accessories/mesu-mount-accessories/mesu-pier-adapter-plate/ I am sure M12 x 6 would be plenty. Adam. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carbon Brush Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 If in doubt use more. The cost of studs/bolts/nuts compared to the mount and the pier materials is negligible. HTH David. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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