You are not logged in. [Login] Entrance · Main Index · Search · New user · Who's Online FAQ · Calendar Telescope Specific Forums >> Meade ACF/RCX / LX / GPS Previous   Index   Next   Threaded   Pages: 1 Anonymous Unregistered Superwedge vs Milburn Deluxe Wedge       #100519 - 05/01/04 05:44 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   I recently found myself in the situation when wedge is absolutely necessary to obtain quality pictures. There is two options for my 14”LX200GPS : Meade Superwedge or Milburn Deluxe wedge. I was trying to get more info but it’s really hard to judge without actually using the product. I would really appreciate any information on either wedges, Thank you! Post Extras:       R1200C sage Reged: 09/08/03 Posts: 371 Loc: Eastern Ohio Re: Superwedge vs Milburn Deluxe Wedge [Re: ]       #100984 - 05/02/04 08:03 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   I have a superwedge wedge that works well, but I had to spend a good bit of time and money modifying it to do so. I added bearings to both axis, added bolts with finer threads, (Mitty kit)1/8" teflon between the tripod and wedge, rosette knobs and nylon bushings to all moving parts. I have also purchased some of Milburn's equipment, (not the wedge though) and it is high quality. If I had it to do over I would buy the Milburn. -------------------- Frank Meade 10" LX200 Stellarvue SV105 Losmandy GM8 Canon 12 x 36 IS II Meade 390 EOS 30D EF 100 - 400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM EF 16 - 35mm f/2.8L USM EF 50mm f/1.4 USM http://discoverthemeadows.com/ Post Extras:       Charles Post Laureate Reged: 06/12/03 Posts: 4111 Loc: Enterprise, AL Re: Superwedge vs Milburn Deluxe Wedge [Re: R1200C]       #101109 - 05/02/04 01:30 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   I agree, I had the Superwedge and did quite a bit to modifiy it. If you are stationary, once setup, the Superwedge will work fine, but if you have to tear down and setup frequently I would definitely go with the Melburn. Post Extras:       Anonymous Unregistered Re: Superwedge vs Milburn Deluxe Wedge [Re: Charles]       #101510 - 05/03/04 03:46 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Thank guys! Really appreciate the info; now I will definitely go for Milburn, It¡¦s always better to learn on mistakes of others . All the info on the web is quite shady, one says the Meade is quite good and that the wedge is solid, some say Milburn rusts and it made of multiple parts¡K so it was really hard to get straightforward information. Thanks a lot for advice! Post Extras:       Pages: 1 Previous   Index   Next   Threaded   Extra information 3 registered and 6 anonymous users are browsing this forum. Moderator:  Joad  Print Thread Forum Permissions       You cannot start new topics       You cannot reply to topics       HTML is disabled       UBBCode is enabled Thread views: 563 Jump to *International Year of Astronomy 2009* -----   Global Coordination   Cornerstone Projects   Special Projects   Special Task Groups   Global Activities   National and Regional Activities   IYA 2009 in Africa   IYA 2009 in the USA*Announcements and News* -----   Cloudy Nights Announcements   Discussion of CN Articles, Reviews, and Reports   Beginners Forum   Celestial Events   Light Pollution*Equipment Discussions* -----   ATM, Optics and DIY Forum   Binoculars   Binoviewers   Cats & Casses   Classic Telescopes   Equipment   Eyepieces   Mounts   Observatories   Reflectors   Refractors    Celestron SkyScout and Meade mySky   Video and Electronically Assisted Astronomy*Astrophotography and Sketching* -----   Beginning Imaging   Film Astrophotography   DSLR & Digital Camera Astro Imaging & Processing   CCD Imaging & Processing   Solar System Imaging & Processing   Sketching   Astro Imaging/Sketching Contest *Observing* -----   General Observing   Planetary and Solar System Observing   Lunar Observing   Deep Sky Observing   Double Star Observing   Solar   Variable Star Observing and Radio Astronomy*Telescope Specific Forums* -----   Celestron NexStar    NexStar GPS / CPC Telescopes   Questar Forum   Meade ACF/RCX / LX / GPS    Meade ETX*Other* -----   Science of Astronomy & Space exploration   AstroWebsites   Space Rocks*Speciality Forums* -----   AstroArt   Astronomy Software & Computers   Stellar Media   Astro Outreach, Clubs and Star Parties*CN Feedback and Vendor Announcements* -----   Vendor and Group Announcements CN Forums Home

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