Hi all
My 12" Lightbridge base is buggered - particle board plus water. To be honest I'm astounded something so cheap has lasted so well.
Anyway, I'm now looking at options for replacement and would be grateful for any advice from the wiser and more experienced.
I see three potential options:
- Try to get a replacement part from Meade, and then go to town on waterproofing it. I'm dubious about whether this will work - particle board is still particle board.
- Build my own from sturdy materials. The drawback here is that I am not handy. In fact I'm fairly clueless about drills and saws and stuff. On the other hand, my wife is very handy and may consent to assist.
- Find someone out there who makes quality bases for a reasonable price. While this would be ideal, my initial research seems to suggest that quality manufacturers really only supply the whole base + scope package, which seems understandable to me.
Any feedback welcome.
Dave