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Originally Posted by traveller
Hi Joshua,
Can you secure the mount on to the pier from top? AFAIK, EQ6 mounts need to be secured from the bottom, hence the rat cage approach. Also, how do you make AZ adjustments once the mount is securely bolted onto the pier?
Thanks
Bo
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HI Bo,
In my case, I can secure it from the top, I guess that doesn't help you
Another option is to make an adapter plate, and bolt your mount to it with a bolt from the underside up (without it being on the pier yet). Then bolt the adapter plate down directly to the pier. You would need to get the Azimuth orientation somewhat right before permanent bolting down, but from my understanding, there is room for azimuth adjustment on the mount head as well.
Alternatively, you can do what you see in my picture, but cut a hole for your hand, so you can put a bolt in from the underside, on a pier with a big enough diameter, this is not going to significantly compromise its structural strength.
Josh