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Old 14-09-2020, 05:39 PM
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Originally Posted by bojan View Post
No - concrete base is permanent (~75cm deep, Ø35cm), pier is attached to it (by means of 8 x M10 dinabolts).

So, when I decide to move, I will simply cut off bolts and leave the concrete base where it is.
thanks for the clarification that makes sense and was similar to what i was thinking

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Originally Posted by iborg View Post
Hi

One thought I have had is install a 'nice' looking pier in the backyard, with something decorative on it, a fancy sundial maybe?


When I want to use the scope, remove the decoration, place the scope.


Philip
another good suggestion - thanks Philip


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Originally Posted by Sunfish View Post
A metal plate with studs welded or tapped and the plate marked with alignment once set up.

You can carry out an aluminium pier and bolt it down in the correct orientation each time. Pretty much what you do with the top of a pier. Aluminium , thin large diameter would make it light and easy to move.

The metal plate can be bolted to concrete base with screw anchors which are easily removed and replaced. Or bolted to light weight screw pile or hammered pile type footings which are also removable.

The draw back is the cost. So just leave your tripod out there on three marked pavers to try it out.
thanks for the suggestion sunfish
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