Post by Chicago Astronomer - Astro Joe on Mar 31, 2013 13:49:14 GMT -6
New shiny Mount knobs for the Ci700
30 March 2013
30 March 2013
The C11 SCT beast came with a beefy Ci700 Losmandy-like mount. Heavy and sturdy - it has served me and thousands of Chicago Astronomer fans well.
The business end of the mount attached to the tripod via three bolts. Early on when I first got it, I was cranking them down/loose with a ratchet. Worked fine, but had to be a better way. I then came across large knobs that fit in the palm nicely and was of the correct thread pitch. They were used on a "Gazelle" - an exercise machine that has been languishing in the basement for years. Been using them ever since - with good results.
But, one of the knobs some how cracked - still usable, but I have been with only one solid knob. The third bolt mount hole is under the control box of the Ci700 and the knob was too big - and using a bolt.
Come in pretty blue knobs.
They arrived pretty quick and screwed into a stiff mineral board-like material for shipping.
I am anxious to try these out in the next few nights....!