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Originally Posted by Paul Haese
Software Bisque makes their own piers of various heights.
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Thanks Paul. Yes I suppose an SB one could be modified. Shipping is the big deal and the USD is now expensive.
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Originally Posted by billdan
At one stage I was going to buy a Bollard, and drill holes in the top to support an EQ6 mount.
I think for my scope and mount that would not be rigid enough. 200mm tube would be the go. For a lighter scope and mount perhaps it may be fine.
You can buy one for $150.00, 1200mm high, 140mm wide, 3.5mm powder coated steel walls, weight 18.4Kg.
http://www.safetyxpress.com.au/produ...e-mount-140mm/
No idea if anyone else has tried these though.
Regards
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Originally Posted by loc46south
Greg - easiest option is to get a local engineer to build one to your specs - if you ask the right questions you my be able to get your hand on some Boiler tube scrap or condemned acetylene bottles - either are very solid options for a pier at little cost.
Cheers
Geof Wingham
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That's a possibility. Thanks Geoff.
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Originally Posted by E_ri_k
Hey Greg, this is what I was talking about. Had this made up for the PMX. I found a local guy with a metal workshop. Cost me $600 for both pieces. I think thats a pretty good deal. 1m in height, 15mm top and bottom plates, 220mm tube, + the cage.
Erik
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Good deal Erik. You kicked a goal there!
Greg.