iOptron extension pier and EQ wedge

[axle01 (Alan)]

This is the extension pier and wedge Graham Beazley from New Zealand made for my iOptron Pro mount.
Machine work second to none.

al

[brian nordstrom (As avatar)]

Looks very good , top job .

Just one question , how is the balance on the tripod ? it might be the photos but it looks to have a fair bit hanging on one side ? . Thanks .

Brian.

[axle01 (Alan)]

Balance is easier to do and the mount lines up with one of the tripod legs and absolutely no problem.

Al

[FlashDrive (Poppy)]

Top Job ....looks very nice ....

[brian nordstrom (As avatar)]

, it does look good , enjoy mate .

Brian.

Originally Posted by axle01

Balance is easier to do and the mount lines up with one of the tripod legs and absolutely no problem.

Al

[Graham Beazley]

Originally Posted by brian nordstrom

Looks very good , top job .

Just one question , how is the balance on the tripod ? it might be the photos but it looks to have a fair bit hanging on one side ? . Thanks .

Brian.

Hi Brian.
As far as balance is concerned ... I spent a lot of time with a prototype I made from wood to check all of this .. no problem.. it's all in the positioning on the tripod and size / overhangs etc. After several months of trials and mods I then remade from solid alloy , made up bearings for the AZ fine adjust etc etc.
I made my first one which I still have, and use, some 5 years back and I can assure you it has never toppled over.
Cheers
Graham.