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Old 16-02-2007, 09:12 PM
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What is a "Crayford" focuser?

Can someone please explain what a "Crayford" focuser is, and how it is different from a "Rack and Pinion" focuser?
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Old 16-02-2007, 11:21 PM
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Have a look here for Crayford.
http://www.astronomics.com/main/cate...24W1JD4/Page/1

Here is another nice Crayford site too:
http://www.aqua.co.za/assa_jhb/new/Crayford.htm

Nice animation of a R&P here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rack_and_pinion

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Old 17-02-2007, 07:30 AM
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Thanks for the links: I understand now.
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Old 17-02-2007, 08:43 AM
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No worries. In terms of user tests, I have a R&P focuser on my Vixen 4 inch refractor which is well made and doesn’t suffer from any noticeable looseness or play. However, sometimes it can be a little difficult making a tiny tweak to the focuser position as the resolution between the turns is too coarse.

A Crayford has a continuous, smooth movement and I have a JMI NGF Crayford focuser which I find is much easier to make tiny movements.

Some newer models, such as the WO dual focus Crayford models, have a coarse focus and a 10:1 fine focus, although I have never used one of these.

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Old 17-02-2007, 10:55 AM
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while sorta on topic...

anyone know the weight diff between the gso cray and r n' p?
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