Hi Brian,
Since you want manual control rather than get all the pieces and join them together, with some degree of uncertainty as to outcome, why don't you try and pick up a manual equatorial mount, like this one from the IIS classifieds, which may/may not still be available. .... Of course if your location is correct then try local
http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/s...d.php?t=159038
Best
JA