Simon (AusMen)
take a look at this thread
http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/s...ead.php?t=2432
and here
http://www.mapug-astronomy.net/Astro...dge/Wedge.html
You'll love a wedge of sorts
basic engineer skills and you can make one
I've still got a basic Meade wedge which I beefed up for an 8' lx200
very solid and works a treat
look around and you might find one for under $100