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Old 09-01-2016, 02:03 PM
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Homemade mount suit 8-inch

I bought this very well built mount from this list a few years ago with the intention of adding a motor drive and bits to finish it off. Alas, I've had no time and am running out of space so I need to get rid of it. $100 and pick it up, or can possibly deliver to Sydney-Newcastle area at some point. Far too heavy to ship - unless you really wanted to pay for it.

It has decent bearings in each axis, but just locks on them. No saddle. No alt-az adjustments. Latitude set up for about 30-35 degrees. Very well made out of aluminium (worth the cost just for the aluminium!). 2 counterweights (not aluminium). The declination shaft is removable. Suit up to 8-inch telescope, I would think. The second picture shows a 10-inch telescope attached to it for testing, which required an additional counterweight. It worked, but I think it was a bit much.

PM for more details if interested. e.g. I have a 10-inch Mathis worm & wheel & clutch which would work nicely on this mount which I would sell.
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Last edited by sl; 04-02-2016 at 11:48 AM. Reason: Sold
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Old 09-01-2016, 04:30 PM
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Old 03-02-2016, 11:47 PM
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This is still available - I never heard back from the person who sent me a PM.
 

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