I have been using the supplied G11 std bolts & hex key to make adjustments and mount the head to the tripod. As all owners know these hex head start to round out pretty soon.
There are many solutions but here's a cheap one. Buy: 3/8" Tee handles for the princely sum or around $1 ea (they are an option from Losmandy,"
TEE HANDLE 3/8"); 3/8", 316 stainless cap head bolts (of suitable length), around $2.50 ea (held by bolt specialists stores). Press the Tee handles onto the bolt head with a vice...viola!
Gives you a tools less system, well for mounting the head to tripod at least. I'm trying to find 1.25" stainless cap head bolts for the Alt..they are as rare as hens teeth.
I'm also looking looking for "index handles" (for Alt) as an Alt option. I'm not sure if the Tee handles will clamp enough for Alt. I've tried blackwoods but they don't have the resin handle version only zinc handles.
Anyone know where I can get imperial index handles?
Anyone
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