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 >> ATM, Optics and DIY Forum Previous   Index   Next   Threaded   Pages: 1 John K scholastic sledgehammer Reged: 12/26/05 Posts: 788 Loc: Vernon BC Canada Obsession Owners Help Please       #3195825 - 07/02/09 08:03 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Hi I just received a set of UTA clamps for my clone scope.I just need some shots of the clamps so I can see how it assembles.What parts are captive?I didn't get the metal ring that sits on the top of Plywood.What is it exactly so I can try and find one locally. Thank you John -------------------- RASC Member (Okanagan) Home built 15"F5 Obsession clone Bushnell 76mm Modified Dob (Little Richie) Celestron Skymaster 15x70 Howie Glatter laser pointer/Blug Astronomik filters OIII UHC Televue Eyepieces 31mmNagler,32mmPL,15mmPL,13mm Ethos,11mm PL,2X Barlow 10mm Speers Waler Post Extras:       Jim Moscheck Carpal Tunnel Reged: 01/08/07 Posts: 1601 Loc: Under the SE Michigan lightdom... Re: Obsession Owners Help Please [Re: John K]       #3195937 - 07/02/09 09:08 PM Attachment (24 downloads) Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Here is the only pic I have of my scope without the shroud covering the clamps, and I needed to crop it quite a bit so I'm sorry for the poor quality. I didn't like the pin going through the end hole and instead used a washer and nut threaded all the way to the ends of the thread which then sits on the inside of the ring to keep the screw in position. My friend who was helping me out while I was building my scope showed me this and it works great. An added benefit is that I can tighten up the clamp for transport. -------------------- Jim Moscheck Ford Amateur Astronomy Club ATM truss dob Stevens 14.5" f4.3 "A mind is like a parachute. It doesn't work if it's not open." - Frank Zappa Edited by Jim Moscheck (07/02/09 09:11 PM) Post Extras:       cuzimthedad Just Be Cuz Reged: 04/09/06 Posts: 3699 Loc: Sonoma, Northern California Re: Obsession Owners Help Please [Re: Jim Moscheck]       #3196029 - 07/02/09 10:05 PM Attachment (13 downloads) Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Hi John. Here are a couple pics of the clamp assembly and the hole the pin goes through with the metal base on top (?) and the tube holder below. The base that keeps the pin lock from scratching the plywood is pressed in and should be available from a hardware store or cabinet shop supply. The terminology is mine. Sorry. -------------------- Dan 20" f/5 Obsession Antares 1529 TV102 Various Naglers, Ethos, UO Orthos and TV Plossls The Off Fisher Lane Irregulars Post Extras:       cuzimthedad Just Be Cuz Reged: 04/09/06 Posts: 3699 Loc: Sonoma, Northern California Re: Obsession Owners Help Please [Re: cuzimthedad]       #3196033 - 07/02/09 10:07 PM Attachment (16 downloads) Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Here is the clamp assembly -------------------- Dan 20" f/5 Obsession Antares 1529 TV102 Various Naglers, Ethos, UO Orthos and TV Plossls The Off Fisher Lane Irregulars Post Extras:       John K scholastic sledgehammer Reged: 12/26/05 Posts: 788 Loc: Vernon BC Canada Re: Obsession Owners Help Please [Re: cuzimthedad]       #3196052 - 07/02/09 10:17 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Hi My little pins that attach to the clamp are not attached where do you attach them? Sorry for all the questions I am in the process of putting this on the UTA. -------------------- RASC Member (Okanagan) Home built 15"F5 Obsession clone Bushnell 76mm Modified Dob (Little Richie) Celestron Skymaster 15x70 Howie Glatter laser pointer/Blug Astronomik filters OIII UHC Televue Eyepieces 31mmNagler,32mmPL,15mmPL,13mm Ethos,11mm PL,2X Barlow 10mm Speers Waler Post Extras:       cuzimthedad Just Be Cuz Reged: 04/09/06 Posts: 3699 Loc: Sonoma, Northern California Re: Obsession Owners Help Please [Re: John K]       #3196297 - 07/03/09 01:14 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   The keeper pin is on a string that is attached between the tube holder and the lower uta ring as shown in the first pic. -------------------- Dan 20" f/5 Obsession Antares 1529 TV102 Various Naglers, Ethos, UO Orthos and TV Plossls The Off Fisher Lane Irregulars Post Extras:       John K scholastic sledgehammer Reged: 12/26/05 Posts: 788 Loc: Vernon BC Canada Re: Obsession Owners Help Please [Re: cuzimthedad]       #3196394 - 07/03/09 02:58 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Thanks for your help! I have it up and running now.I just had to cut the extra length off the center pin to get it cam properly. -------------------- RASC Member (Okanagan) Home built 15"F5 Obsession clone Bushnell 76mm Modified Dob (Little Richie) Celestron Skymaster 15x70 Howie Glatter laser pointer/Blug Astronomik filters OIII UHC Televue Eyepieces 31mmNagler,32mmPL,15mmPL,13mm Ethos,11mm PL,2X Barlow 10mm Speers Waler Post Extras:       Pages: 1 Previous   Index   Next   Threaded   Extra information 5 registered and 9 anonymous users are browsing this forum. Moderator:  Don W, Mike I. 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