NEQ6 Azimuth bolt replacement

[archioptic]

Does anyone know of a local seller of these? One of my bolts is bent and I'd like to replace it. I've only found UK sellers so far and was hoping to skip the international shipping fees if possible. Thanks!

[glend]

I went through this exercise and could only find Astro Developments bolts and ended up buying those . I bought all four but really there is nothng wrong with the stock Azi bolts and I could have paid alittle less for shipping with juyst the Alt bolts
(they are expensive for bolts, but the shipping charges were less than $20 AUD). If you have only bent one, you could try getting SKywatcher replacements through one of the dealers (Bintel or ANdrews, etc and it would help if you bought it from them). Alternatively, there are online bolt sellers (Nut Bolts and Screws Online is one) where you might find the correct length and thread - but it won't have the fancy toggle handle on the end.

The Astro Development Alt bolts feature a ratchet on one of them and that is useful for improving clearance at some latitude settings.

[archioptic]

Thanks Glen, I thought that might be the case. I figure a home made option made from bolts and a socket/ratchet combo will do the trick for the time being. Just need to find out the thread size.

[traveller]

I bought two of these bolts off Ebay and they fitted my EQ6 without any problems.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Replacement-M10-x-70mm-Star-Head-Clamping-Knob-Grip-50mm-Dia-/301191103426?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_15&hash=item46206383c2&_uhb=1
Check the bolts are M10 and make sure you get at least 70mm (which is the longest I can find on Ebay).
Hope that helps.
Bo

[archioptic]

Thanks Bo, that'll do the trick.

[speach]

Just go to a bolt shop and get 2 10x100 stainless setscrews

[Barrykgerdes]

I get these from Bunnings

Barry