William Optics Synta replacement focuser

[TrevorW]

I've recently ordered one of these based on OS reviews etc and want to hear from anyone that may have also replaced their standard focuser with one from WO

Thanks

[[1ponders]]

I replaced my ED80 crayford with a WO 10:1 synta replacement focuser. It has been fantastic except trying to get replacement for a bent eyepiece retaining screw and the wrong size bolt to hold the finder bracket on. After 18months I've given up trying to get the finder bolt replaced :( though I did manage to get the bent one replaced though.

[g__day]

I put a WO 10:1 micro focuser on an Megrez 80 refractor - and it works beautifully! I did just the knob replacement for $189

[TrevorW]

Only 2 responses gee mine still hasn't turned up yet when it does and it's fitted I write a review for you

Happy comet chasing

[TrevorW]

My new WO Synta replacement focuser arrived today cost $300 odd but well worth it.

As you can see from the attached photos typical WO build quality.

Undid three screws took out the old focuser slotted in the new simple as that the fit was perfect.

The focuser is as smooth as a babies bottom, has a fully rotatable head so screw down the diagonal and you can rotate it at will or lock it in place your choice.

3" of travel in the draw tube focused everything from my 4mm to 40mm without a hitch,

My only complaint is the dovetail shoe and bracket supplied was not the standard Synta/Skywatcher dovetail shoe which you'd expect when the focusers meant to be a replacement for the standard focuser.

Unfortunately you either need to buy the WO finder rings and bracket or source a dovetail plate from somewhere else or as I have temporarily attach the finder to the scope rings.