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Old 06-02-2010, 12:31 PM
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Originally Posted by kinetic View Post
Yes thanks Peter, I was messing with alu stock just a few mins ago
thinking the same...but it has to also slide down the 2" focuser too
so low profile lock ring of some sort....or recessed grub screws.

cheers,

Steve
Yeah. When you're cutting the femail thread, just cut it 5-10mm deeper and cut that extra off - that'll be the locking ring - making the male thread a but longer too of course. That'll keep the OD to the right size.
Peter
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