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Originally Posted by torsion
Hi Jo,
No worries. Yes, I found my guiding was improved, it was more responsive with reduced backlash. No real numbers unfortunately.
But then maybe with your new worm upgrade, a smaller pitch in the belt will be more of an improvement. I have been looking for pullies and belts with a 2mm pitch, but have not found any.
I haven't got any real PE curves either ...
cheers,
Bram
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Well, you must have been convincing because I made some belt tensioners today
Wasn't sure exactly how you made yours but do ya think these will work? I just drilled and tapped a hole in the side of the casing and screwed in a brass bolt holding a hard drive bearing for the roller. It's not adjustable but keeps the belt nice a firm. (see the pics)
I have also got a new counter weight shaft made in at Greys in Dalby, it is a bit longer so I can balance the scope without any extra counter weights, and also it's solid stainless
so a bit more classy than the original chromed steel one.
Cheers
Jo