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Old 24-06-2015, 08:06 AM
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Originally Posted by La_Displuke View Post
Hi all

I am looking to upgrade the focuser on my 8 inch Skywatcher full tube dob.
I found one on Bintel for pretty cheap but when I called them they told me that it would not fit my scope.

Does anyone have any ideas on which focusers would work without spending bucket loads of money?

Thanks in advance
Andrews Communications have the GSO linear bearing focuser, which is an improvement on the Crayford, for $149.

All you have to do is drill 4 holes as the base plate has a different size pattern to the stock SW focuser.

Matt
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