Wheelie bars for a big SCT?

[tooth_dr]

Any suggestions for a UK supplier?  Looking to be able to move a 14" on a tripod along a flat concrete floor, into observing position.

TIA

CS

Adam.

[Davey-T]

Probably better and cheaper to have something made locally to your design, main requirements, large, minimum 4 inch pneumatic wheels and adjustable out riggers to lower once in position.

Dave

[tooth_dr]

21 minutes ago, Davey-T said:

Probably better and cheaper to have something made locally to your design, main requirements, large, minimum 4 inch pneumatic wheels and adjustable out riggers to lower once in position.

Dave

Thanks Dave

Looking for commercially available solutions, for business use.

[m.tweedy]

https://www.365astronomy.com/jmi-heavy-duty-medium-sized-universal-wheeley-bar-with-5-polyurethane-wheels.html

[tooth_dr]

1 hour ago, m.tweedy said:

https://www.365astronomy.com/jmi-heavy-duty-medium-sized-universal-wheeley-bar-with-5-polyurethane-wheels.html

Thanks! Need the large for a 14”. Cant find a uk supplier. 

[Davey-T]

Get a cheap second hand mobility scooter with pneumatic tyres and convert it, could even keep it motorised.

Dave

[MarkAR]

1 hour ago, tooth_dr said:

Thanks! Need the large for a 14”. Cant find a uk supplier. 

Send 365astronomy an email, they should be able to order the larger size for you.

[tooth_dr]

8 hours ago, Davey-T said:

Get a cheap second hand mobility scooter with pneumatic tyres and convert it, could even keep it motorised.

Dave

Good idea, but no one involved in this project, including me, has the time or resources to do undertake that project.  And if it falls apart and hurts someone, or breaks the telescope, that’s another matter again!

[m.tweedy]

Why not go to one of our European suppliers as ther is no change until 31st December

https://www.teleskop-express.de/shop/product_info.php/info/p6406_JMI-TPWULG-Large-Size-Wheeley-Bars-Universal-Style.html

 

Or contact FLO or 365 to see if they can do a special purchase for you