Golden washer

[luka]

Hello, many of you probably know me from the previous post i made, but now theres a dofferent problem, golden washers on the adjustment screws of the 12" dob came out of the hole, is there any way there is to fix it? Thanks, Luka

[Mr H in Yorkshire]

That looks like a tiresome job, you will have to dismantle the scope till you can press the bearing (it's most likely brass) back into its housing socket. You must be careful about alignment before applying any pressure, I would use a good G-clamp probably as bearing presses are not common. Another possibility is if you back off the plastic knob you may be able to insert something behind the brass bearing and then tighten the knob bit by bit. By something I mean a thick washer with a bit cut out to fit over the spindle.

[luka]

Really looks like its going to be a hard one, there no chance for me to align the scope with the golden washers out of the hole right? Thank you for the reply though.

Cheers!

Edited April 30, 2023 by luka

[luka]

Actually i might just be able to align the primary mirror with the washers there, still kinda scary though

[Mr H in Yorkshire]

Can you ease something like a small screwdriver in between the bearing and knob and gradually tighten it in, avoiding misalignment as best you can?

[luka]

I guess so yeah