FOUND: 8" newt Skywatcher parts

[asimov (John)]

Hi all.

I'm fixing up a friends 8" F/5 skywatcher newt & I'm after one chrome knob that screws onto one of the spider vanes. (its been lost)

Also, it has a weird focuser on it. I'll be the first to admit I know zilch about most scopes, & this is the first Skywatcher I've clapped eyes on. It has a 2 1/4" focuser? None of my 1 1/4 - 2" adapters fit it, and thats whats missing, the adapter that fits in this odd sized focuser so it can take 1 1/4" eyepieces.

Anyone got any spare parts? Or know where I could get some?

Cheers for any help.

[iceman (Mike)]

I guess i'd try the shops that sell skywatcher gear.. MyAstroShop comes to mind.

[Astroman (Andrew Wall)]

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[ving (David)]

2.25... now thats weird!

[matt]

You'd probably be better off speaking directly with Tasco?

Ian James is a great guy to speak with, as is Rob McIntyre

[asimov (John)]

All parts found now, cheers guys.