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Old 04-12-2007, 11:06 AM
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Originally Posted by peterbat View Post
Hi Jakob,
I like the way you've kept the azimuth circle inside the radius of the base, by using a cutout to view the circle. How much adjustment do you have with your setting circle? On mine I need to have it aligned to within +/- 10 degrees of North. I can only adjust it a bit over 20 degrees.

Do you find the new base as stable as the original? Did you stay with the lazy susan arrangement, or did you go to teflon pads and formica?

Peter
The Az circle is a ring, unlimited in adjustment.
I think my base is as stable as the original, I used all the original bearings & fittings.
I don't think the 'Teflon ?' pads ever touched the base. I think the pads are for packing only.

For the Alt bearing I used some felt I had. This was a bit stiff, the I rubbed a bit of soap on the Aluminium surface. Now it is very smoth.

I'm using some lead blocks which hook on the back to balance it. I rarely use the Alt break.
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