replacement polar scope cover

[traveller (Bo)]

I recently acquired a second hand EQ6 Pro, but its polar scope cover is missing. Not the bulbous screw in bit at the end, but the flimsy plasticky thing on the front.
I tried using the lid of an old film canister, but its too small. Has anyone tried to fashion something as a replacement cover?

Bo

[Barrykgerdes]

Motor car parts dealers used to carry a range of grommets/plugs to fit the various holes in the body work.

You might even find something at Bunnings!

Barry

[traveller (Bo)]

should have though of that, where we'd be without bunnings

[bojan]

Originally Posted by traveller

should have though of that, where we'd be without bunnings

Just make sure you have caliper (vernier) with you

[space oddity]

Look long enough through discarded plastic packaging and you will find something that fits well. Often a bit of cutting will help(I am lucky to have the right gear) or making a shim from paper or rubber to make the nearly fit in to a fit.Always satisfying to find some otherwise discarded piece of junk being able to fix something without paying a cent.

[troypiggo (Troy)]

Did you end up finding one? I'm looking for one too.

[Tandum (Robin)]

Can't you just order a new one from a skywatcher dealer ?

[graphworlok (James)]

Hardware shop, as others said.. They should sell plugs for couch/chair legs in a range of sizes.

One of the common sizes is 1.25" - Makes a great EP endcap.