Custom Finder scope mount

[RyanJones]

A custom finder scope bracket for my SCT complete with Alt/Az grub screw adjusters.

The setup is primarily used for Astrophotography and I have a heavy Canon 5d that hangs off the rear of the OTA. Keeping things balanced on my fork mount is difficult so I decided to make a bracket that fits on the front overhang of the dovetail to use the finder to offset some of the weight.

[Billyboy78]

Love 'em

[bojan]

Vey nice!
Those Al extrusions and profiles are always my first thought for any mechanical project.
I used Qubelok (https://www.aluminiumtc.com.au/store/category/browse/qubelok/) (square tubes only) for for my (future) guiding system.
Plastic connectors are also very useful (my 3D printer uses them).

[RyanJones]

Thank you Bojan,

I've been making things for years for cars and engines but in that situation I am always using steel which I have a Mig welder for. In this game weight is such an important thing that aluminium is the only option but I don't have a Tig and have never used one. My design would be a whole lot better if I wasn't relying on mechanical connections.