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Lognic04
25-07-2018, 05:02 PM
Hi all,
I am looking to get a 20-30mm variable t2 spacer for my setup, as the takahashi spacing guide seems to be a bit wonky.
I can find baader and telescope service adapters, great! But, the price!!! SHEEEZUS!!!(and shipping cost is the same as the bloody adapter! :eyepop: :( )
So, anyone know of a t2 variable spacer, 20-30mm?
Even a custom machined one would be great, especially if it costs less than at least 70 bucks! :rofl:
Thanks all!

doppler
25-07-2018, 06:39 PM
Maybe one of these?

https://www.bintel.com.au/product/bintel-t-thread-spacer-ring-set/

Lognic04
25-07-2018, 06:48 PM
I wonder what the variable spacer is? Will have to ask.

Merlin66
25-07-2018, 06:48 PM
I got my Baader variable T thread adaptor while in the UK......
Does the job very well.....

Lognic04
25-07-2018, 07:05 PM
Yeah, but much more money than id like to pay for a few metal bits :shrug:

Lognic04
25-07-2018, 08:07 PM
Bintel has an orion 12 to 17, but still 60 bucks! eesh!
Anyone happen to know the range and specs of the bintel one?

doppler
25-07-2018, 08:21 PM
I think the idea is to use the variable spacer with one of the fixed ones. I got one of these https://www.bintel.com.au/product/bintel-t-thread-spacer-with-locking-ring/ and coupled it with a $20 Chinese 5 piece spacer set.

Lognic04
25-07-2018, 08:33 PM
Good idea - I have a spacer (16.5mm) i could probably pair the variable one with - i think that would do the trick.
I will just wait for bintel's info to be sure (id be stuffed it was like 2mm of extension!)