Chuck Faranda
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Group,
Does anyone have a circa 1968 manual for the 15TE they'd be will to post as a PDF? The one on Robert's site isn't correct for this model. I have the wooden tripod version. Thanks!!
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Chuck Faranda
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bendab
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hey Chuck,
give this site a shot http://geogdata.csun.edu/~voltaire/classics/
Bruce
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Tasco 76.2 mm 15Te
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Chuck Faranda
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hey Chuck,
give this site a shot http://geogdata.csun.edu/~voltaire/classics/
Bruce
Tried there , as always, as a frist try. The Manual is not the right one for my year. See the pic I posted on my original, it shows the cover of the one I need. Thanks!
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Jae
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Looks like you're looking for the 15TE version of my 10TE that is posted there. That and your motor instruction may seem like it's complete but I think there's a slight difference in the mounting it self. Like one does or does not come with an azimuth scale.
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Jae
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Chuck Faranda
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Looks like you're looking for the 15TE version of my 10TE that is posted there. That and your motor instruction may seem like it's complete but I think there's a slight difference in the mounting it self. Like one does or does not come with an azimuth scale.
The 15TE I have doesn't have the Az scale, but my 10TE does. Also, there is a distinct difference in the mass of the 2 tripods, the 15 is substantially bigger.
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Jae
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The 15TE I have doesn't have the Az scale, but my 10TE does. Also, there is a distinct difference in the mass of the 2 tripods, the 15 is substantially bigger.
Chuck, I've not noticed that the tripods were any different in the samples I've seen. I've seen 2 15TE, 1 10TE and a Sears equivalent and they all seem to have the same density and size legs. Only difference was that the older legs had a thinner stamped leg hardware while the later ones seem to have cast aluminum hardware -all painted black. Would love to see pictures that show them. Thanks.
Jae
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Jae
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Chuck Faranda
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Chuck, I've not noticed that the tripods were any different in the samples I've seen. I've seen 2 15TE, 1 10TE and a Sears equivalent and they all seem to have the same density and size legs. Only difference was that the older legs had a thinner stamped leg hardware while the later ones seem to have cast aluminum hardware -all painted black. Would love to see pictures that show them. Thanks.
Jae
Hi Jae,
Here's a pic that compares
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Chuck Faranda
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Here are the dimmesional difference:
Round bottom tripod section
15TE diameter - 1.375"
10TE Diameter = 1.15"
Upper Section
15TE = 1.5" X .760"
10TE = 1.5" X .575"
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Jae
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Hi Chuck,
Very interesting. Thanks for the pic and the dimensions. I just measured mine and both the 10TE and the 15te have the same dimensions as your 15TE. The legs from my 7TE-5 might be the same as your 10TE. I'll have to check tomorrow. I wonder if the older 10TE's came with the thinner legs. Mine have the foam inserts so it is the later versions.
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Jae
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Chuck Faranda
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Jae,
You may be right, my 10TE is an older one with the box that has wood dividers.
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Chuck Faranda
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