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Old 27-08-2013, 01:00 PM
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I know Orion do now sell an upgraded bar and collar for the Atlas that even imported would still be cheaper than having one made locally.

Have a look here

http://www.telescope.com/Orion-Count...=counterweight

My son machined my mount's collar to take a 1" stainless bar and bored out the weights. Definately a big improvement.

Last edited by Bart; 27-08-2013 at 01:11 PM.