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Originally Posted by Hemi
Thanks again folks,
Bo, the thread you posted was very helpful. The collar (circular top plate with pier extension) would make for a great EP holder!
How have you attached the pier extension onto the top plate...could not work it out. Are there any issue with the pier extension spinning like when its on the tripod. I have the pier extension already so might be the way forward, but without the rat cage it would mean the pier is on a very gentle incline.
Darren how did you do the cut out and lock, do you have any instructions or diagrams I could follow?
Cheers
Hemi
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Like Rick said, you can ust washers etc to get the extension pillar level.
The attachment is in three sections
1. The 150mm pier adapter is bolted to the pier top plate with 4 M12 bolts and nuts.
2. The extension pillar has two removable plates. The bottom plate (without the star nut) is separated from the pillar tube (undo the 3 M5/M6 hex bolts from the side). It is secured to the pier adapter via the centre M12 bolt. The pillar tube then slides over the top and secured using the M5/M6 hex bolts.
3. The top plate of the extension pillar (with the star nut) is secured to the base of the mount (with the az adjustment bolt). Then the mount head with the attached top plate of the extension tube is lowered into the pillar tube and secured with the 3 M5/M6 hex bolts.
If all works out, the whole unit is very solid and secure, no movement!
Let me know if you want me to take some photos to show you.
Cheers
Bo