· Get a Cloudy Nights T-Shirt · Submit a Review / Article Click here if you are having trouble logging into the forums 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 Equipment Discussions >> Binoculars Previous   Index   Next   Threaded   Pages: 1 stbehastx member Reged: 10/08/12 Loc: Hawai'i, Pale Blue Dot Tripod mount quick fix       #5529312 - 11/20/12 02:18 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Aloha CN, I have a new pair of Celestrons and while I spend some time making a real mount, I was wondering if anyone has some relatively quick tricks to modify the plastic adapter mount that came with the binoculars. I just want something that will stabilize the Binoculars while I use them on my tripod. Thanks all Post Extras:       Mark9473 Postmaster Reged: 07/21/05 Loc: 51°N 4°E Re: Tripod mount quick fix [Re: stbehastx]       #5529347 - 11/20/12 03:50 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   I saw somebody mention in another thread that they filled the hollow plastic stalk of the adapter with epoxy resin to stiffen it. Post Extras:       daniel_h Carpal Tunnel Reged: 03/08/08 Loc: VIC, Australia Re: Tripod mount quick fix [Re: Mark9473]       #5529416 - 11/20/12 05:47 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Quik fix-throw the pastic tripod adapter away & purchase a metal one..if it snaps you'll regret it,try Garrett optical,oberwerk,eagle optics,bhphoto, or others Post Extras:       stbehastx member Reged: 10/08/12 Loc: Hawai'i, Pale Blue Dot Re: Tripod mount quick fix [Re: daniel_h]       #5530485 - 11/20/12 03:49 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Thanks i'll look into that resin option, and Daniel I most defiantly will dump this adapter but I need something for now while I build a more stable and durable mount. Thanks for all the help Post Extras:       Pages: 1 Previous   Index   Next   Threaded   Extra information 5 registered and 31 anonymous users are browsing this forum. Moderator:  knuklhdastnmr, panhard  Print Thread Forum Permissions       You cannot start new topics       You cannot reply to topics       HTML is disabled       UBBCode is enabled Thread views: 423 Jump to *Announcements and News* -----   Cloudy Nights Announcements   Discussion of CN Articles, Reviews, and Reports   Celestial Events*General Astronomy* -----   Beginners Forum   General Observing and Astronomy   Outreach   Light Pollution*Equipment Discussions* -----   ATM, Optics and DIY Forum   Binoculars   Binoviewers   Cats & Casses   Classic Telescopes   Equipment   Eyepieces   Mounts   Observatories   Reflectors   Refractors    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   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*Speciality Forums* -----   Arizona Science and Astronomy Expo   NEAF (Northeast Astronomy Forum) and NEAIC (Northeast Astro Imaging Conference)   AstroArt   Astronomy Clubs and Star Parties   Astronomy Software & Computers   AstroWebsites   Science! Astronomy & Space Exploration, and Others   Space Rocks   Stellar Media*Swap and Shop* -----   Shop and Swap Audio Components*CN Feedback and Vendor Announcements* -----   Vendor and Group Announcements*International Year of Astronomy 2009 - Forums are now closed.* -----   IYA Archive Info CN Forums Home

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