Cases for SCT's

[renormalised (Carl)]

Been looking for a good case to stick my LX90 in and it was mentioned on one forum about the Storm iM2975. It's a good case and the scope would fit but I'm thinking of going with its bigger brother, the iM3075. Given the extra room and padding in the case, I feel it'll be a better case for protecting the scope, finders, handbox and other bits n' pieces. Expensive... $655 + $58 for the padding, but it should be worth it.

What was your solution to the case dilemma??

[erick (Eric)]

That big bubble, bubble wrap for my old C8! OK, it's a cheap solution!

[PeterM]

You may want to give Ken Feeto in Brisbane a call on 3849 5492. He makes allsorts of solid customised cases to suit and has made a number for telescopes. They are sturdy, well made (full length piano hinges etc).
PeterM

[renormalised (Carl)]

Thanks Peter, I'll be writing that number down. However I'll have to wait to call him. The phone's had the richard!!!!

[acropolite (Phil)]

I use a plastic storage case from bunnings or supercheap, less than $30, with a bit of foam makes an ideal case. I had to cut a small piece out of mine to allow for my Feathertouch focusser, the standard LX will fit without any mods. I carted my LX to queensland and back for Astrofest a couple of years ago in this case, with other gear stacked on top.

[mozzie (Peter)]

useing one of the moulded pieces in the original box and made a timber casing cheap and use it to take to star parties
mozzie