Handles for a frac.

[Grierson]

I’m looking for a handle for my Esprit 120. I don’t need it to carry the full weight of the ‘scope over a distance but something that will assist mounting and dismounting the mount. Most I’ve seen don’t look too sturdy. I wonder if anyone is using a handle with the Esprit or similar ‘scope and could recommend and advise the details. Many thanks.

[johninderby]

WDS Ltd is the source for many wanting a handle for a scope. Huge range.

https://www.wdscomponents.com/en-gb/search-results?page=4&pagesize=24&query=bow handle&sort=relevance

Edited July 25, 2021 by johninderby

[tomato]

Do you want the handle to stay on permenantly? @Tomatobro made these for an Esprit 150, from aluminium angle and some sturdy plastic handles off the internet. They do have to be bolted on and off but I safely put the scope on and off the mount with these maybe 30+ times before I got a permanent setup.

[Davey-T]

If you're planning on attaching it to the scope rings you'll something with the right hole spacing or a suitable bar to attach it to.

Dave

Edited July 24, 2021 by Davey-T

[wookie1965]

I used a vixen dovetail on my Meade 127mm works just the same

[markse68]

21 minutes ago, tomato said:

Do you want the handle to stay on permenantly? @Tomatobro made these for an Esprit 150, from aluminium angle and some sturdy plastic handles off the internet. They do have to be bolted on and off but I safely put the scope on and off the mount with these maybe 30+ times before I got a permanent setup.

Are those Anderson connector pull handles?

[tomato]

2 hours ago, markse68 said:

Are those Anderson connector pull handles?

Yes, that is correct. The lift may look awkward, but if the scope is put horizontal on the mount, with the clamps loosened you can just tilt it out of the dovetail with these handles. If you have tall tripod/pier it would be harder but my pier was a short one for imaging use only.
 

Edited July 24, 2021 by tomato

[markse68]

thought i recognised them- ingenious

[JeremyS]

3 hours ago, johninderby said:

WDS Ltd is the source for many wanting a handle for a scope. Huge range.

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

There’s a reason why he’s called John Handleby 😊

Seriously, what he doesn’t know about handles isn’t worth knowing 👍🏻

[Grierson]

Many thanks for the responses. WDS looks favourite. Food for thought!

[johninderby]

This handle is very popular and can be shortened easily to the exact length needed by tapping one end off with a hammer and cutting the tube to length.

https://www.wdscomponents.com/en-gb/tube-handle-with-black-handle-and-mounts-wds-8517/c-404/p-38176

Edited July 25, 2021 by johninderby

[Grierson]

That looks just the job John, thank you. 
 

[johninderby]

One thing with that handle it has 8mm holes for the bolts so get some nylon shoulder washers so you can use M6 bolts.

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

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/181932246762?_trkparms=ispr%3D1&hash=item2a5c01c6ea:g:dwUAAOSwiwVWR1YV&amdata=enc%3AAQAGAAACkPYe5NmHp%2B2JMhMi7yxGiTJkPrKr5t53CooMSQt2orsS7UXID%2BRPOSNsnm8kYPghtGwfa5h%2B6QovAFcUJ9sNc1tpABtNUOgBT1rlorRz%2FiplGpb7SRQgWbm0RkqXmcgBRNbGozbHfJzZCCwRBLftsrjr8HbVdE6FuymCnTSrLJBJShiYejSqWeTO8PoYxDyWWv6FTvPbOBcu3AHJVcA0wiyxce4jcDy7IDZvyf4ncAz9o%2FMh0sQNaQ5GAM%2FDO5GTQ%2BOAlgviMTRQVImpJe2eeq0qXbLSqmYSQzFjyVOQc4G5l16s%2F9DAQnKHlL7YYVh2uimg64exe%2FC4NhXC4FJ3wUBOVPzg2csuFKivukKSx3oWeTmku%2FC7uuAPFDCbH3ff9nLWTl%2FRsnUH9MjcsgBLO9jPQg4ckXlceycPe2aIITbZyjMjWzOB6EseMROETCiCXf4g1iWml5kfka1CzSVC8%2Bz19PgcgakrNCyuAtWNB%2BLplPHcUaweOHUlXqav2BPq%2FkxVFOit1XH80J5AT3sjcBlFBXbVjIr9Gpu2fUvqqfJsu8k3KD5n98eyql3Fixp%2FwNwQ6eooP%2FYGrsvwNPuUjBS4de0sW8F%2FHjeuCZ5Q0j6%2BAf4fk2O2wDLKZdJ0IQG%2B15nN4IAI0qwlEdt%2BOhzud4IreqJeoxpb8%2B9aoSMswXimP%2By1G67YRP3Baq%2Bs8EPrzgXBPyGcyx7DhFQVclXqGn83pmoEkDwcwMfgAzwBhns%2BKzvwX1yf1tQaPs7LggPZywQPvpK4s7AL%2FKr41pbjVEbZGw3H7SL9BKXNvw3HgYOEJsdkiBB4xhDxjZubUNkJbD2eN51wfyC2GOrrl6e8%2BiMoTJ%2FYwPXEvyDV7B%2BLrmkL|ampid%3APL_CLK|clp%3A2334524

[Grierson]

17 hours ago, tomato said:

Do you want the handle to stay on permenantly? @Tomatobro made these for an Esprit 150, from aluminium angle and some sturdy plastic handles off the internet. They do have to be bolted on and off but I safely put the scope on and off the mount with these maybe 30+ times before I got a permanent setup.

Looks a super job but perhaps a tad elaborate for me to fashion.

Edited July 25, 2021 by Grierson

[garryblueboy]

Altair do quite a nice one it works well on my TMB APM classic 

[chiltonstar]

Some nice options here - unfortunately, my main scope (180 Mak) doesn't have rings so I'm still scratching my head to find a good option with sleeves around the scope body. Any suggestions?

Chris