Tripod riser.

[dikman (Richard)]

When I fitted my new Skywatcher GTi mount to my Meade Field tripod it soon became obvious that the mount was just a trifle small for the tripod! I couldn't even fit the counterweight. So I made a riser from a piece of pipe 120mm high x 90mm diam, steel pieces welded inside the ends and a captive bolt for the mount end. Rather than paint it I thought I'd have a go at powder coating it. Not perfect, but not too bad for my first effort.
In hindsight I should have made it a bit longer, but it is what it is.

[Wilso]

Looks good Richard!
It depends whether you use the mount for Astrophotoghraphy or visual and the scope, tripod etc. My Tak one is about 210mm , good for small scopes and for visual. If it was easy to make just sell it and make another one.
Very satisfying making your own gear though.
Good luck

[dikman (Richard)]

Thanks Wilso. Easy? Well, not difficult but a lot of work with angle grinder, belt grinder, lathe, mig welder, drill press, plasma cutter......it's a keeper.

[leon]

You have done well Richard, looks fine to me and it seems to do the job you intended it for great work.

Leon