DIY EQ6 half pillar extension

[axle01 (Alan)]

Purchased a pillar extension but didn't like it as it had to be a permanent fix to the mount and I wanted it to be mounted to the tripod, so I made my own.

First I machined up a base that mounted to the tripod.

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Then cut and mounted a SS tube to it with 3 bolts.

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Then machined a top plate and tig welded it to the SS tube

http://i43.tinypic.com/1215umq.jpg

Then made a long threaded bolt to hold it all together.

http://i43.tinypic.com/b3jxnl.jpg

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Now I can tilt my scope vertical without it going anywhere near the tripod legs.

http://i42.tinypic.com/33yta90.jpg

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[Steffen]

Cool, do you take orders?
(for HEQ5, no less)

Cheers
Steffen.

[axle01 (Alan)]

Originally Posted by Steffen

Cool, do you take orders?
(for HEQ5, no less)

Cheers
Steffen.

Ha!!! actually I would like to make these and things that are a bit better than a commercially made item but I have to work for a living and that interferes with a good lifestyle.
How often do you see something and think why didn't they do it this or that way which would be better.

[Saturnine (Jeff)]

That's very nice work, have been thinking of doing the same thing but out of aluminium, though my TIG skills leave a lot to be desired.
Maybe just drill & tap & screw everything together.

Jeff

[scopemankit (Chris)]

Very good idea and nicely worked.