Mirror lock for LX10

[blinky]

Does anybody know of a UK supplier of a mirror lock for the LX10? I have see a couple of US suppliers but would rather buy from the UK as the postage seems more than the actual cost of the device!

[roundycat]

I don't know if it is similar but I bought one for my LX200 from Astro Engineering. It seems to do the job just fine. Cost about £18 but be warned, I bought it from Scopes 'n Skies or whatever they call themselves and had the usual run around and broken promises.

Dennis

[barkis]

Is this the same as the LX90, where it fits through a hole beside the focus knob, and locates and threads into the mirror cell?

If so, I just made my own with a length of 1/4" Whitworth threaded rod and nuts. Fitted a Crayford hoping to banish mirror flop.

Be careful though, it needs to be screwed in only a couple of turns.

Although I think the LX200 one is a bit more sophisticated than a threaded bolt.

Ron.

[blinky]

I think it is the same thing Ron, I now just need to smuggle an SCT Crayford focuser in to the hut!

[blinky]

Looks like my LX10 does not have the little hole that the mirror lock goes into - further investigation is required but it looks like I may just have to try with what I have.

[barkis]

When did you acquire an LX10, after the problem with the last deal Craig.?

Ron.

[blinky]

Yeah Ron, a good friend sold me his as he is not getting much chance to use it.

[barkis]

Yeah Ron, a good friend sold me his as he is not getting much chance to use it.

Nice one. I'm sure it will do a good job for you.

Ron .

[Deneb]

Craig - Have you tried Telescope House, as they are I believe the Main Importers/Dealers and Distributor for Meade in the UK.