Thanks for the good ideas Ian, I now have the 12" Dob and so do not have to speed up the work on the Newt. Although i will have to decide on the ring system eventually. I was planning on a set of rotating rings.
Your idea of making a clamp type taking advantage of interchangable mounts is food for thought.
I have already dismantled the Mount and have begun to take of the layers of paint. Aside from buying new bolts, nuts etc, the next step will be to get the parts powder-coated.
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