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Originally Posted by Ukastronomer

Me too I have learned a LOT of DIY since coming here

This

http://www.spacegazer.com/index.asp?pageid=97497

and This

http://www.spacegazer.com/index.asp?pageid=97486

Alex

Originally Posted by pmrid

Alex, I was able to get hold of a HEQ5 tripod and with the legs removed, I was able to attach it to a pier. I managed to find a photo of the offending article in situ before I sold the farm and moved into the 'burbs. It worked well enough. The trick was to attach it to the pier and for this I improvised some small bit of aluminium out of a one-inch profile. It wasn't pretty but it did work.

Peter

Thanks Peter.
Last night I came up with what I think will be my approach...but now I have some holes to dig...maybe today but I have been up for hours painting and I am really tired...
Alex