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] Entrance · Main Index · Search · New user · Who's Online FAQ · Calendar Announcements and News >> Beginners Forum Previous   Index   Next   Threaded   Pages: 1 clang member Reged: 08/06/07 Posts: 82 Loc: Chicago far SW 'burbs Source for a good cheap Dovetail Bar?       #2660842 - 09/24/08 03:08 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   I'm working on mounting an old Celestron C90 on a Eq Mount and I need a 6" long or so dovetail bar that will fit on CG5 type mounts. Can someone recommend a source to purchase one that is good quality, inexpensive, and fast shipping? FYI - The C90 is not going onto a CG5, it's going onto a Vixen Polaris that has been modified to accept a dovetail bar. I got the idea from another website where a C5SCT was mounted on a Vixen Polaris by making this modification. Thanks in advance, clang -------------------- If the horse don't pull you've got to carry the load. Post Extras:       oldsalt Astro Philosopher Reged: 02/12/05 Posts: 7951 Loc: Pa - between starparties Re: Source for a good cheap Dovetail Bar? [Re: clang]       #2660897 - 09/24/08 03:42 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Try ScopeStuff.com -------------------- Jim "A professional warrior prays for peace and trains for war. All else is folly." Atlas mount AT Voyager w wooden tripod ETX70 "Lilliput" AT80EDT(carbon fiber) "Beauty" Antares 127mm refractor "Star Walker" 12XTi "Skyclops" LX200GPS OTA "Blue Boy" AT66ED " Silver Surfer" Post Extras:       Pauls72 member Reged: 10/28/07 Posts: 44 Loc: LaPorte, IN Re: Source for a good cheap Dovetail Bar? [Re: oldsalt]       #2660915 - 09/24/08 03:52 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Orion http://www.telescope.com/control/product/~category_id=mount_accessories/~pcategory=accessories/~product_id=A0024 -------------------- Orion 8" Reflector on a Meade LXD55 Orion 102mm Mak Meade DSI-C SBIG ST-402ME Canon Rebel XTi Post Extras:       clang member Reged: 08/06/07 Posts: 82 Loc: Chicago far SW 'burbs Re: Source for a good cheap Dovetail Bar? [Re: Pauls72]       #2661106 - 09/24/08 05:30 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Thanks Pauls72, I just ordered one from Orion. -------------------- If the horse don't pull you've got to carry the load. Post Extras:       john D All you have to do is ask!! Reged: 08/05/07 Posts: 4942 Loc: Midlothian, VA Re: Source for a good cheap Dovetail Bar? [Re: clang]       #2661132 - 09/24/08 05:49 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   hey clang , try S&S first! just say wanted dovetail, goo condition. i got a cheap one there. but its not cheaply made! -------------------- Meade ETX-125 Meade LXD55 mount Philips SPC900NC webcam Seymour Solar filter Backyard Observatory -Midlothian VA --Land Of The Free Because Of The Brave-- Post Extras:       DaemonGPF Pooh-Bah Reged: 03/22/08 Posts: 1391 Loc: New Mexico Re: Source for a good cheap Dovetail Bar? [Re: john D]       #2661374 - 09/24/08 08:11 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   The guidescope mounting bar that Orion sells is a few bucks cheaper, and it is 100% identical to the dovetail bars they sell but has a few extra mounting holes pre-drilled for you. Same bar with more flexibility for less... http://www.telescope.com/control/product/~category_id=photo_accessories/~product_id=07382 -------------------- -Josh *Orion Starblast Imaging 150mm OTA *Orion Starblast Imaging 114mm OTA *Meade 50mm AR short tube OTA *Meade DSI Pro IIc *Orion Starshoot DSCI *CG5 mount http://cleardarksky.com/c/AlbuqNMkey.html My Messier Project Gallery Post Extras:       clang member Reged: 08/06/07 Posts: 82 Loc: Chicago far SW 'burbs Re: Source for a good cheap Dovetail Bar? [Re: DaemonGPF]       #2661967 - 09/25/08 05:49 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Thanks everyone, I knew there were some smart shoppers here. clang -------------------- If the horse don't pull you've got to carry the load. Post Extras:       Pages: 1 Previous   Index   Next   Threaded   Extra information 12 registered and 10 anonymous users are browsing this forum. 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