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Old 09-04-2012, 06:56 PM
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Skywatcher 14" collapsible dob transport/storage

I'm mulling over purchase of the above scope and looking at whether it would be practical for me to own. The main attraction is the significantly lower price than even a used 14" SCT.

In it's collapsed state can the 14" dob be shifted on a 2 wheel trolley in the same way a 10/12" solid tube can?

I'd need to store it in an unlined shed, perhaps with one of those all weather covers on it - any problems there?
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Old 09-04-2012, 07:51 PM
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I tried using a 2 wheel trolley with the 12" SW Dob and it did not work out that well. I ended up constructing a 25mm thick plywood rolling base with locking castors. One of the BAS members has a 14" SW Dob and he moves the scope around with a 4 wheel trolley. It is a two person lift to load and unload his scope. The views at the eyepiece are the reward for the effort.

I have not stored my scope in a shed so can't make any comments about how it would go.

Hope this helps.
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Old 10-04-2012, 01:55 PM
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Thanks for your comments Stu.
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Old 10-04-2012, 02:37 PM
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Hi Tony,

When I had my 12 inch Skywatcher Collapsible dob, I found it quite easy to maneouvre on a stack trolley (Bunnings cheapy). I have attached a photo below....

From memory, the base was around 640mm diameter. I believe the base diameter of the 14 inch is around 780mm. I don't know how easy that would be to move around on a stack trolley. I think the method for the bigger variety would be on a 4 wheel base and pull-handle. Also, with the 14 inch base, I don't think you would be able to get through most doorways.

Hope this helps.

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Daniel
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Old 10-04-2012, 05:12 PM
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Thanks Daniel. I have double doors on the shed so width isn't a problem.

If the tube and base were trolleyed seperately, how easy/difficult would it be to lift the tube onto the bearings - one person job?
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Old 10-04-2012, 05:35 PM
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The BAS member with the 14" SW GoTo Dob can lift, position and fix the OTA to the base, so that part of the assembly is a one person exercise but he does ask for a lift with the base.

This is my solution for the 12" SW GoTo Dob's mobility issues:
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