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Pages: 1 JR#8 sage Reged: 08/31/04 Loc: Edison, NJ Tri-pod or pier       #5609167 - 01/06/13 08:16 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Looking to get a wedge for my 10" lx200 SMTGPS. I'm wondering if it will work well with the field tri-pod or should I look to builg/get a pier. Looking for the least vibration possible. Thanks Post Extras:       dmdouglass professor emeritus Reged: 12/23/07 Loc: Tempe, AZ Re: Tri-pod or pier [Re: JR#8]       #5609262 - 01/06/13 09:26 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Least vibration would point you to a well configured pier. By that, i mean a pier with adequate diameter (in this case i would suggest 1' dia), and a good strong, deep, wide base. The fact that you are considering a pier, suggests that this is going to be a "fixed" location. Post Extras:       Rick Woods Postmaster Reged: 01/27/05 Loc: Inner Solar System Re: Tri-pod or pier [Re: dmdouglass]       #5609487 - 01/06/13 11:48 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   If you will be moving it around at all, look for a Meade Giant Field tripod. Weighs about 50 lb, has 4" legs, and is *really* solid. I used my 14" on a Superwedge on this tripod for a couple of years. Next best thing to a pier! But if you have a permanent place, do a 12" concrete pier. Post Extras:       JR#8 sage Reged: 08/31/04 Loc: Edison, NJ Re: Tri-pod or pier [Re: Rick Woods]       #5610747 - 01/07/13 07:07 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   i forgot to say i would like it to be portable Post Extras:       Rick Woods Postmaster Reged: 01/27/05 Loc: Inner Solar System Re: Tri-pod or pier [Re: JR#8]       #5610835 - 01/07/13 08:07 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Then I *really* advise the big Meade tripod. (Not the one that comes standard with the 10" SCT!) A heavy-duty, precision wedge is a good idea, too. Don't get a Superwedge; they work great, as long as you don't have to adjust them; but Mitty or Milburn make state of the art, fine-adjustable wedges. I've never tried a portable pier; but it seems like it wouldn't be as stable as a tripod. And with a tripod, you can also use a scope buggy! And don't forget the vibration suppression pads for the tripod legs. Those even worked on my 14" w/wedge and all - right about 250lb of weight, and I could still tell the difference with the pads! (That much weight ended up mushing them down pretty good, though.) Post Extras:       JR#8 sage Reged: 08/31/04 Loc: Edison, NJ Re: Tri-pod or pier [Re: Rick Woods]       #5610845 - 01/07/13 08:17 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   thanks for the info That makes alot of sence Post Extras:       Pages: 1

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