[Terranaut]

Recently purchased an 8" dobsonian mount from Guan Sheng Optical. Was happy with how snugly it wedged into the mount but have struggled to get it out again. Lifting the optical tube lifts the whole apparatus, it wont come out without someone putting downward pressure on the mount.



It seems impossible at the moment to get it out by myself, which is a shame because I wanted to transport it with no other help.



Its difficult to stand on the mount at the same time as lifting. Its practically impossible to do steadily.



There are pieces of felt glued to the fork. It doesnt seem like these are meant to be removed and are meant to prevent damage to the mount. But im wondering if i should remove them and/or add some lubricant to the join


Open to any ideas