Trying to source scope handle

[RobertI]

 I am trying to source a new handle for 102ED refractor. Can anyone point me in the direction of a good supplier? The holes need to be 180 mm apart. @johninderby I think you have had some success with sourcing handles? 

Thanks all 

[Robindonne]

I personally like the altair ones.  The 180 is in stock.   

[RobertI]

5 minutes ago, Robindonne said:

I personally like the altair ones.  The 180 is in stock.   

Thanks Robin, I did look on the Altair website, but the hole spacing on the ”180mm” handle is 129mm! There doesn’t seem to be one with the correct spacing. 

Edited September 16, 2020 by RobertI

[johninderby]

THE source for handles. All types from plastic to aluminium or stainless steel etc. Some are reasonably priced and some are expensive. Lots of other useful bits for astro use.👍🏻

https://www.wdscomponents.com/en-gb/search-results?query=bridge+handles

Click on View Measurements for the drawings with dimensions.

Edited September 16, 2020 by johninderby

[Stuart1971]

Someone on here, very kindly 3D printed me one for my scope, made to measure and was perfect...

 

 

Edited September 16, 2020 by Stuart1971

[JeremyS]

Here's a John Inderby special from the supplier he cites above. Highly recommended. Never looked back since he suggested these handles:

[Robindonne]

56 minutes ago, RobertI said:

Thanks Robin, I did look on the Altair website, but the hole spacing on the ”180mm” handle is 129mm! There doesn’t seem to be one with the correct spacing. 

Ai i see.   Sorry.  

[johninderby]

I’m thinking of changing my user name from johninderby to HandleGuru. 🤔. 😁😁😁

Edited September 16, 2020 by johninderby

[RobertI]

Thanks everyone, looks like I’ve found my answer, cheers John  👍👍 The handles look very nice on those scopes. 🙂

[JeremyS]

17 minutes ago, RobertI said:

Thanks everyone, looks like I’ve found my answer, cheers John  👍👍 The handles look very nice on those scopes. 🙂

Just don't get carried away, Rob.... 

🤣

[Robindonne]

I saw this link from John yesterday.  And warnings to not click on it came too late

[RobertI]

Handle finally sourced from link kindly supplied by @johninderby, there was only one that fitted in the end, but it does the job perfectly! They delivered next day. Thanks for all the help. 👍
 

[RobertI]

Ps: there was a very nice handle  at the Telescope Service website, but it came in at £45 including delivery, this one was a mere £15 including delivery. 🙂 It pays to shop around.  

[F15Rules]

On 16/09/2020 at 13:45, JeremyS said:

Here's a John Inderby special from the supplier he cites above. Highly recommended. Never looked back since he suggested these handles:

..and you've never shut up about them either!! 😂😜🤪

Dave

[johninderby]

Have used the same handle on quite a few scopes. BTW this handle can be shortened if needs be. Just remove one of the ends and shorten the tube to suit. 👍🏻

[RobertI]

2 hours ago, johninderby said:

Have used the same handle on quite a few scopes. BTW this handle can be shortened if needs be. Just remove one of the ends and shorten the tube to suit. 👍🏻

Hadn’t thought of that, thanks!

[Stuart1971]

On 19/09/2020 at 14:30, johninderby said:

Have used the same handle on quite a few scopes. BTW this handle can be shortened if needs be. Just remove one of the ends and shorten the tube to suit. 👍🏻

Hello,

Looking for one of these handles but can’t find it in the link you posted above....any ideas....or other suppliers you know of..??

Thanks

[johninderby]

Try this link.

https://www.wdscomponents.com/en-gb/tubed-handle-front-mounted-black-wds-8517/c-404/p-920

[Stuart1971]

55 minutes ago, johninderby said:

Try this link.

https://www.wdscomponents.com/en-gb/tubed-handle-front-mounted-black-wds-8517/c-404/p-920

Perfect, many thanks...so it shows as M8 but I assume they are ok with M6 bolts as my rings used M6..? 😀

[johninderby]

I used shoulder washers.

This size 6.63   (M6)     9.53mm    13.03mm        1.59mm        7.92mm

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Packs-of-M1-6-M2-M3-M4-M5-M6-M8-M10-M12-M16-NYLON-66-Shoulder-Washers-Bushings/181932246762?_trkparms=ispr%3D1&hash=item2a5c01c6ea:g:dwUAAOSwiwVWR1YV&amdata=enc%3AAQAFAAACcBaobrjLl8XobRIiIML1V4Imu%2Fn%2BzU5L90Z278x5ickk8Fd9si%2FIbtWQr%2BhnlRwjDTly%2BxU6A2JJp86nu7Ethnp8CF9Cqm1Fyk0nFdmGqpsZ%2FcT2p9VEeOa2Al1UREl0OvnmJCA7tN2zaInC%2BXWb7koF2bWEiWamufQNqanyImlAVDspZEuG9j0UJ0aPLodCJ5UWhfA%2BDPlzd260%2FN9LXqw6QNSC4ohhkZrK9tqEqDvwuHhacgrlV8mydmQuymwVgBco9eoE04zFYW7lmg7rnNzeey56K1zP5mqs5tyVPP6DCCFeNEb4jbu3d4i5KKvTL6HXs%2FyvRTL5WSmJDM2gNa37TYEitP7pL%2B5%2B2l%2FiL8T2xkZNc3or9NHsDCWg9z5Tgr9lbnQjqGgsDuIxerZRV4qq0RIblZ7aSWuNRHFYRw7%2F1DbD0BlXbbUCJ2OYlEZDBMEYGYP1ljJbkdVyCXT4KcCoCEL2zdv2Tk6t1wqBo76f7ppTaxb3rYrLQSbTpljQUhFfLIhpODNwMYgQ17qSMRVRBjhWXgwKEbjyYXpRGvFeDhzH%2BnWzlrjNHcaiRp1Ex64LZieU8Yz%2B9Ie8jFRs81gS1Jlaz%2FluMKBmHB8uI%2BInUAPSDIdSLNjgFz9ie9tmbOzDVqEXEiErsW0P03Y1R8wMAnOc2ijpOL892k9yShyV4Mk9yr2%2FvImtEonm3WxniLMLUylvYbMo9Gctgku4lI3Qmi8iTdS0RjJ30FJ7PG80lUKfhbkJLqw7SdT4Nmy0rlyKneCuV9qj%2Fn4MJtemBrFw3nYYrtqimZywdXtto6pon4CLCxG8i5As%2FrAFO0X89w%3D%3D|cksum%3A181932246762699ccfdbfca24904a5f2b755cbfb2f53|ampid%3APL_CLK|clp%3A2334524

[Stuart1971]

51 minutes ago, johninderby said:

I used shoulder washers.

This size 6.63   (M6)     9.53mm    13.03mm        1.59mm        7.92mm

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Packs-of-M1-6-M2-M3-M4-M5-M6-M8-M10-M12-M16-NYLON-66-Shoulder-Washers-Bushings/181932246762?_trkparms=ispr%3D1&hash=item2a5c01c6ea:g:dwUAAOSwiwVWR1YV&amdata=enc%3AAQAFAAACcBaobrjLl8XobRIiIML1V4Imu%2Fn%2BzU5L90Z278x5ickk8Fd9si%2FIbtWQr%2BhnlRwjDTly%2BxU6A2JJp86nu7Ethnp8CF9Cqm1Fyk0nFdmGqpsZ%2FcT2p9VEeOa2Al1UREl0OvnmJCA7tN2zaInC%2BXWb7koF2bWEiWamufQNqanyImlAVDspZEuG9j0UJ0aPLodCJ5UWhfA%2BDPlzd260%2FN9LXqw6QNSC4ohhkZrK9tqEqDvwuHhacgrlV8mydmQuymwVgBco9eoE04zFYW7lmg7rnNzeey56K1zP5mqs5tyVPP6DCCFeNEb4jbu3d4i5KKvTL6HXs%2FyvRTL5WSmJDM2gNa37TYEitP7pL%2B5%2B2l%2FiL8T2xkZNc3or9NHsDCWg9z5Tgr9lbnQjqGgsDuIxerZRV4qq0RIblZ7aSWuNRHFYRw7%2F1DbD0BlXbbUCJ2OYlEZDBMEYGYP1ljJbkdVyCXT4KcCoCEL2zdv2Tk6t1wqBo76f7ppTaxb3rYrLQSbTpljQUhFfLIhpODNwMYgQ17qSMRVRBjhWXgwKEbjyYXpRGvFeDhzH%2BnWzlrjNHcaiRp1Ex64LZieU8Yz%2B9Ie8jFRs81gS1Jlaz%2FluMKBmHB8uI%2BInUAPSDIdSLNjgFz9ie9tmbOzDVqEXEiErsW0P03Y1R8wMAnOc2ijpOL892k9yShyV4Mk9yr2%2FvImtEonm3WxniLMLUylvYbMo9Gctgku4lI3Qmi8iTdS0RjJ30FJ7PG80lUKfhbkJLqw7SdT4Nmy0rlyKneCuV9qj%2Fn4MJtemBrFw3nYYrtqimZywdXtto6pon4CLCxG8i5As%2FrAFO0X89w%3D%3D|cksum%3A181932246762699ccfdbfca24904a5f2b755cbfb2f53|ampid%3APL_CLK|clp%3A2334524

Thanks, your a star....ordered... 👍😀

[Neil H]

Hi the handle guru aka johninderby link this to me a while back so i got one for my VX8L its been great makes moving and mounting scope really easy 

Edited November 30, 2020 by Neil H

[Stuart1971]

On 19/09/2020 at 14:30, johninderby said:

Have used the same handle on quite a few scopes. BTW this handle can be shortened if needs be. Just remove one of the ends and shorten the tube to suit. 👍🏻

Handle came today they you linked me too, and no good, as it’s NOT adjustable so just wasted £20.... ☹️☹️

[StevieDvd]

9 minutes ago, Stuart1971 said:

Handle came today they you linked me too, and no good, as it’s NOT adjustable so just wasted £20.... ☹️☹️

I beliee John meant you can get the end off, maybe it's a tight push fit or is there a grub screw keeping it in place. Then adjusted with a hack-saw to the right length.

[johninderby]

Use a hammer to tap one end off and then cut down the tube and rubber cover. The end can be a tight fit so may need some persuasion to drive it off. The end is really tough so won’t be damaged by a bit of hammering. Be careful when trimming the rubber covering as it’s easy to cut it too short. As they say  measure twice and cut once. 🙂

Edited December 2, 2020 by johninderby