ASTOptics Wheeley Bars

[Scoobs767]

Has anyone any experience of using these?  

[Scoobs767]

Must be someone out there surely?!  They seem to be a European version of the JMI wheeley bars.   I'm thinking of getting a small shed to house my mount/telescope and then rolling it all out using wheeley bars onto the patio.    

[MarkAR]

Doesn't look like it, do you have a link to them?

I had a quick google and found nothing.

[johninderby]

Telescope Express sells  both brands.

https://www.teleskop-express.de/shop/advanced_search_result.php?XTCsid=i8mehf3vub122mkmavobs8adi4&keywords=dolly&suchdas=OK

Edited April 19, 2020 by johninderby

[MarkAR]

How about using 3 wheel furniture dollies. One under each leg, wheel it about then take the off once in position.

Hell of a lot cheaper.

[johninderby]

Plans for making your own.

https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/advice/build-a-rolling-telescope-dolly/

[Scoobs767]

Thought about the 3 wheel furniture dollies, but I some reviews I've seen of those seem to show you've got to be very careful rolling them over cracks or uneven surfaces incase they tip.  At first I was thinking of making one myself from scraps of wood, but I'm not sure if my skills or supplies will permit me to make a really good one.  I must admit the price of the wheelie bars is quite intimidating, but if they work well, they could really increase the usage of my set up.  I'm still debating...