Bob's knobs for Skywatcher 12" Dob secondary

[Screwdriverone]

Hi,

Does anyone know where in Oz (Bintel has none of these) I can get the secondary Bob's Knobs for my Skywatcher 12" collapsible?

The BK website says I need the Orion XT compatible ones as my secondary looks like that one, but google only shows Bintel supplying them here and they no have!

Anyone know?

Thanks

Chris

[mozzie]

hi chris try star optics and sirius optics in qld they sell these scopes. ive them on my 8"sw-coll and there very handy no chance of dropping allen key on primary:lol::lol:

[astronut]

Chris,
Try Bob's Knobs (http://www.bobsknobs.com/OtherNewtonian/Other.htm) direct.

(http://www.bobsknobs.com/OtherNewtonian/Other.htm)

[Screwdriverone]

Thanks Peter and John,

I will give these guys a try as well as BK website,

Cheers

Chris

[Dave47tuc]

When I had my SW 12" I got mine direct from Bob's knobs.

I will be doing the same with the new GSO.:D

[Screwdriverone]

Thanks Dave,

Cant find them on the Star/Sirius Optics website, did you get the Orion XT version like the website said or just tell them which scope you had at the time?

Cheers

Chris

[Dave47tuc]

The Orion XT ones and the Meade are the same. The 4 vane spider ones are all the same. If I remember there $21 US shipped. They arrived in my letter box in about 5 days after my order went through. I will do the same next week. You will pay an extra 20 bucks plus if you buy in Aus.

[Screwdriverone]

Cheers Dave! Thanks a lot.

Regards

Chris

[mozzie]

chris there not on there web youll have to ring them

[Dave47tuc]

Chris wondered how you went ordering your Bob's knobs?

I purchased mine through Bob's web site last night.
So see how long it takes to get here. I got an email from Bob last night also saying there on there way:D
Also the dollar took a dip yesterday but still only cost me $24.47 AU. :)

[Screwdriverone]

Hi David,

With all the rain recently and forecast for the next week, I havent got around to ordering mine, thanks for the tip, it may get me to get off my butt to order them.

Just ordered mine = $24.29 nyah nyah !

Its a race!

Cheers

Chris

[Dave47tuc]

Don't spend your savings all at once :P

[Screwdriverone]

I am saving up for that newspaper I have always wanted.....

[Screwdriverone]

Hey David,

I havent got my Bob's Knobs in the post as yet, got the email the day after I ordered saying they are being shipped.

Just wondering how long before I can expect them? Ordered on the 3/2/10, so only really 7 days so far. Have you got yours yet?

Maybe its snail mail............

Cheers

Chris

[Dave47tuc]

Chris, mine arrived yesterday :thumbsup:

You can see some mods I made here http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=56156

You ordered yours a day after me but that could be longer due to time. So they will be there today or tomorrow.

Easy to put on :thumbsup:

Dave.

[Screwdriverone]

Thanks Dave,

I will put an alert on the missus so she doesnt hide them on me.

I will know when they arrive because the first thing she will say to me when I get home will be "NOW what have you bought for your Telescope????"

Thanks for the heads up.

Cheers

Chris

[Screwdriverone]

Yay, mine arrived yesterday,

Went to Bintel and got a Bahtinov mask for the dob and the new 2010 Astronomy mag so I havent had a chance to retrofit the Bob's Knobs yet.

Maybe tonight....

Cheers

Chris