· Get a Cloudy Nights T-Shirt · Submit a Review / Article    Click here if you are having trouble logging into the forums Cloudy Nights - Official Forums of the 2009 International Year of Astronomy Privacy Policy | Please read our Terms of Service | Signup and Troubleshooting FAQ | Problems? PM a Red or a Green Gu.... uh, User   You are not logged in. [Login] Forum Archives · Entrance · Main Index · Search · New user · Who's Online FAQ · Calendar Equipment Discussions >> Mounts Previous   Index   Next   Threaded   Pages: 1 runner super member Reged: 11/26/07 Posts: 178 Loc: Nova Scotia, Canada Wooden tripod legs       #2133289 - 01/20/08 12:31 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Hi all... I may be beating a dead horse, but having some time on my hands, I'd like to replace my EQ2 legs.. If someone has plans or links, I'd appreciate some help, have done some prelim measurements and using existing hardware when possible... Using in AZ mode right now with a 102st.. but heavy 2" diag. and Antares SW Eps add the weight to the back end,thanks in advance,,, lots of snow and cloud for a few days , soooo, help! Post Extras:       Manny Myles Post Laureate Reged: 11/29/05 Posts: 3462 Loc: Flatlandia Re: Wooden tripod legs [Re: runner]       #2133299 - 01/20/08 12:36 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Check the ATM, Optics & DIY forum for info as there are plenty of threads there on DIY wooden tripods. I made some with great results and not so much work. m2 -------------------- Light travels faster than sound. This is why some people appear bright until you hear them speak Post Extras:       AV in CMH sage Reged: 11/07/05 Posts: 462 Loc: Columbus Ohio Re: Wooden tripod legs [Re: Manny Myles]       #2133985 - 01/20/08 05:21 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Here is another example: http://d54h.tamu.edu/rdb/mueller/ Post Extras:       Art Bianconi Post Laureate Reged: 03/06/06 Posts: 4659 Loc: Delaware River Valley, New Jer... Re: Wooden tripod legs [Re: runner]       #2134352 - 01/20/08 08:05 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   A lesson I keep learning is the the geometry of a design contributes more to the strength and stiffness of a load bearing structure than the materials used. I urge you to design a truss shaped leg for your tripod. The wide it is at the top, the better it will be. Art Post Extras:       Talstarone Vendor (Inner Planetary Products) Reged: 09/12/06 Posts: 7905 Loc: Benson, North Carolina Re: Wooden tripod legs [Re: Art Bianconi]       #2134559 - 01/20/08 09:22 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Not to mention there are quality Pre-Made woodened tripods.Here is a link to one: tripod -------------------- Todd C. Celestron NexStar 4SE(102mm F/13)Maksutov-Cass www.innerplanetaryproducts.com Meteorites and More.... "Outer Space at Down to Earth Prices" Post Extras:       Pages: 1 Previous   Index   Next   Threaded   Extra information 8 registered and 5 anonymous users are browsing this forum. Moderator:  Charlie Hein, lineman_16735  Print Thread Forum Permissions       You cannot start new topics       You cannot reply to topics       HTML is disabled       UBBCode is enabled Thread views: 296 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 and Intermediate Imaging   Film Astrophotography   DSLR & Digital Camera Astro Imaging & Processing   CCD Imaging & Processing   Solar System Imaging & Processing   Sketching   Astro Imaging/Sketching Contest *Observing* -----   NEO   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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