· 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 >> ATM, Optics and DIY Forum Previous   Index   Next   Threaded   Pages: 1 bgilb member Reged: 07/05/09 Posts: 79 Part of spider broke       #3341508 - 09/18/09 02:28 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Would anyone be willing to fabricate an aluminum support wafer? I will paypal money. Something like 1" - 1/2" diameter by 1/4" thickness. It really isn't that complicated. Just a couple threaded holes. Would probably take 5 minutes for someone who has a drill press. Post Extras:       Martin Lyons super member Reged: 10/06/08 Posts: 102 Loc: Cape Town, South Africa Re: Part of spider broke [Re: bgilb]       #3341609 - 09/18/09 03:30 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Send me a drawing and I'll make it up and send it to you as a gift -------------------- Meade 14" LX200R Celestron 9.25" on CG-5GT Stellarvue AT-1010 Skywatcher 6" f5 refractor on EQ5 Skywatcher 8" Flex Dob Westling 25x100 binocs Towa 339 Too many bits 'n pieces to mention Post Extras:       bgilb member Reged: 07/05/09 Posts: 79 Re: Part of spider broke [Re: Martin Lyons]       #3341659 - 09/18/09 04:10 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Thank you. here is a paint drawing i made, if you need any clarification let me know. i was thinking of making it out of wood but i know it won't be strong enough to hole tension. http://s2.photobucket.com/albums/y10/bgilb/secondarywafer.jpg 1/4" thickness, or anything close to that. forgot to put that thank you again Post Extras:       Martin Lyons super member Reged: 10/06/08 Posts: 102 Loc: Cape Town, South Africa Re: Part of spider broke [Re: bgilb]       #3341706 - 09/18/09 04:32 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   OK, great, will get on it right away. PM me your postal address for delivery. -------------------- Meade 14" LX200R Celestron 9.25" on CG-5GT Stellarvue AT-1010 Skywatcher 6" f5 refractor on EQ5 Skywatcher 8" Flex Dob Westling 25x100 binocs Towa 339 Too many bits 'n pieces to mention Post Extras:       Martin Lyons super member Reged: 10/06/08 Posts: 102 Loc: Cape Town, South Africa Re: Part of spider broke [Re: bgilb]       #3351479 - 09/23/09 12:10 PM Attachment (8 downloads) Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Oops! Forgot to tell you the item shipped via airmail - keep an eye on your mailbox. -------------------- Meade 14" LX200R Celestron 9.25" on CG-5GT Stellarvue AT-1010 Skywatcher 6" f5 refractor on EQ5 Skywatcher 8" Flex Dob Westling 25x100 binocs Towa 339 Too many bits 'n pieces to mention Post Extras:       bgilb member Reged: 07/05/09 Posts: 79 Re: Part of spider broke [Re: Martin Lyons]       #3351495 - 09/23/09 12:20 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Looks perfect! Thank you very much. Post Extras:       Martin Lyons super member Reged: 10/06/08 Posts: 102 Loc: Cape Town, South Africa Re: Part of spider broke [Re: bgilb]       #3351559 - 09/23/09 12:45 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   You're welcome. Hope it does the job. Just one thing - the top 2 threaded holes meet(the one on the rim and the collimation adjustment hole)so you'll have to make sure the screw securing the spider vane doesn't penetrate too deep and interfere with the collimation adjusting screw. You may need to either shorten the screw or place a washer under the head if it does interfere. I hope I haven't confused you with my long winded attempt at explaining. It's not an issue, you just need to be aware. Regards Martin -------------------- Meade 14" LX200R Celestron 9.25" on CG-5GT Stellarvue AT-1010 Skywatcher 6" f5 refractor on EQ5 Skywatcher 8" Flex Dob Westling 25x100 binocs Towa 339 Too many bits 'n pieces to mention Post Extras:       Martin Lyons super member Reged: 10/06/08 Posts: 102 Loc: Cape Town, South Africa Re: Part of spider broke [Re: Martin Lyons]       #3370348 - 10/04/09 10:21 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Has it arrived yet? -------------------- Meade 14" LX200R Celestron 9.25" on CG-5GT Stellarvue AT-1010 Skywatcher 6" f5 refractor on EQ5 Skywatcher 8" Flex Dob Westling 25x100 binocs Towa 339 Too many bits 'n pieces to mention Post Extras:       Pages: 1 Previous   Index   Next   Threaded   Extra information 8 registered and 6 anonymous users are browsing this forum. Moderator:  Don W, Mike I. 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