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Originally Posted by looking up
Hello
I was checking my setup today and notice this ( Not sure if has always been
their no visible cracks on Wedge ) Im running Meade 14 SCT with Meade Wedge with permanent Pier.
The other side looks fine.
Anyway will show you some pics.
Your comments would be appreciated.
Kind regards Steve  |
Hi Steve,
I don't think you have any form of fracture there, more likely a minor casting defect, resulting from a small defect in the mold and/or casting process, which may have needed to be hand finished. If you are concerned it might be a crack you can do as suggested by Leo (Hi Leo) and have the casting Dye-Penetrant tested to potentially reveal a minute crack (unlikely).
I don't think there's a problem, but if you're handy and concerned you could make a custom
well fitted pair of triangular steel plates with thin (~1mm) sheet rubber attached which bolt together through the triangular space between the wedge's webs and strengthen that section of the web somewhat. As per sketch below...
Best
JA