1/4" WHITWORTH

[Kain]

Are these Withworth Screws which I can use to make a EQ2 mount able to hold my camera?

http://tinyurl.com/tnf3e

Not sure where else to get one from?

Kain

EDIT: Tiny'd

[GazOC]

Kain,

Are you after a camera adaptor that screws into the tube rings? If so, I've got a couple spare.

[Kain]

Nah mate, I have no tube rings

I need the bolt that actully screws into the tripod fixing on the bottom of the camera. It's so I can bolt a piece of wood to the EQ2 with a camera tripod fixind in it so I can take WF shots.

If that makes sense

Kain

[Andrew*]

like someone on the other thread suggested, you can mount the camera on top of the scope. On my scope and rings (Galaxsee 4.5") there's a little tripod screw at the top of the rings, and you cn just screw the camera on there. It's no use if you want to take long shots at the same time as observing things, but it's better than having two dovetails to have to constantly switch over (that's if you've only got the one mount).

HTH

Andrew

[Kain]

As I said on the other thread, I have no tube rings with camera attachment, my Tasco bolts straight onto the mount. :insects1:

Kain

[anthony]

Hi Kain,

I beleive I have a few bolts that might be suitable. I shall check the thread, (on my camera), and length tomorrow and let you know. If right I'll send them to you.

Ant

[Kain]

That would be fantastic Ant, thanks

Kain

[anthony]

Jeez,

I dont even think I had finished typing when my email told me there was a reply to my post :shock:

Ant

[Tinkerbell]

Lo Chaps

Indeed 1/4 BSW ( British Standard Whitworth ) is the correct size for standard Camera attachment, but 1/4 UNC ( Unified Coarse ) will and does fit the same. The only difference being the tooth angle 55deg for BSW and 60deg for UNC

[The Warthog]

I usually just go down to the hardware store, where they have bags (literally) of 1/4-20 screws in every configuration imaginable.

[Tinkerbell]

Lo Again

Just a thought, if anyone needs any Stainless Steel fixings in a hurry I use this place < http://stigfasteners.easywebstore.co.uk/default.aspx >.

Mark is quick to answer any question You might have and the orders usually arrive next day .

[Tinkerbell]

I usually just go down to the hardware store, where they have bags (literally) of 1/4-20 screws in every configuration imaginable.

Unfortunately WH 1/4-20 in this country is as rare as hens teeth unless you know where to look.

Any Metric size You could wish in any of the the thread variations can be found easy but Imperial sizes as they were known are few and far between

[Kain]

Ok I feel very stupid now, On that website, which is the bolt I need?

I have found the UNC Unified Course, but then all the numbers confuse me (Sorry I'm number dyslexic...)

How embarrassing

Kain

[Ambermile]

Not at all Kain. 1/4 inch Whitworth (or UNC) with 20 tpi (teeth per inch)

Arthur

[Helen]

Thanks for asking the question Kain, and thanks for answering Arthur - I always wondered what the 20 indicated!!

Helen

[anthony]

Hi Kain,

Here is a piccie of two that I have. They are about 2 and 2.5 inches long or so. They screw into the base of my camera fine. They take a allen key

They are your for free so if you'd like them drop me an address. I have a pair of each if you like.

Ant

[Kain]

Thats great mate!!!

I'm PM you my addy

Kain

[Macmarch]

Hi everyone,

Happy New Year to you all.

I'm always available to make bolts and screws to your needs.

Hex, Rnd Hd, Cheese hd, Plain or slotted, steel, brass, HT or ST/ST

Knurled heads and blackadised.

cheers

Ray L

[Ambermile]

To tell the truth people, your best bet for small numbers of odd bolts is this guy:

http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Tek-Hardware_UNC-Nuts-Bolts_W0QQcolZ4QQdirZ1QQfsubZ1909805QQftidZ2QQtZkm

An email to him will usually get what you need and you don't have to buy hundreds at a time.

Arthur

[barkis]

To tell the truth people, your best bet for small numbers of odd bolts is this guy:

http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Tek-Hardware_UNC-Nuts-Bolts_W0QQcolZ4QQdirZ1QQfsubZ1909805QQftidZ2QQtZkm

An email to him will usually get what you need and you don't have to buy hundreds at a time.

Arthur

Thanks Arthur,

The link you provided has also indirectly helped me. I had a look out of curiosity, and found heat shrink tubing of all shapes colours and sizes. I now know where to buy without having to spend a fortune.

Barkis.