· 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 >> Mounts Previous   Index   Next   Threaded   Pages: 1 Wmacky Pooh-Bah Reged: 11/24/07 Loc: Florida Pier mounting a classic CGE       #5664368 - 02/05/13 09:42 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   I have just finished building my Observatory, and I'm ready to think about mounting my classic CGE (remember those)to my custom 10" pier. I just got back a return email from the supplier I chose to supply the CGE adapter disc.Wouldn't know it he just sold his last one. Other options are more expensive, and I'd like to keep this cost down as I may move to another mount before long. I'm need a reasonable option. My pier has the standard "rats cage" on top. The adapter was to connect the Mounts "pier tower" to the plate on top of the cage. looking at the CGE tripod, It would seem that I could rob the tripod top mount by removing the legs, and bolting it to the pier top plate using exiting holes in this piece. What do you think? Have many done such a thing? Edited by Wmacky (02/05/13 09:43 PM) Post Extras:       mclewis1 Thread Killer Reged: 02/25/06 Loc: New Brunswick, Canada Re: Pier mounting a classic CGE [Re: Wmacky]       #5664433 - 02/05/13 10:28 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   I think there was a discussion of someone else planning to or actually doing the same thing. If you can solidly attach the tripod head to your rat cage it should all work out fine. Was the source of the base adapter that was sold out TPIAstro? It's also not too difficult to machine a suitable adapter plate. If you have a local machine shop I'm sure you can get the basic specs and have one made for a reasonable price. Post Extras:       Wmacky Pooh-Bah Reged: 11/24/07 Loc: Florida Re: Pier mounting a classic CGE [Re: mclewis1]       #5664449 - 02/05/13 10:46 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Yes TPIAstro was the source. He offered to make a custom non anodized adapter for more money, but I'm not sure how long that would take with shipping from Canada. I was hoping to get going very soon. If going the tripod route, I can get mounted up this weekend! Post Extras:       CounterWeight Postmaster Reged: 10/05/08 Loc: Cloudyopolis, OR. Re: Pier mounting a classic CGE [Re: Wmacky]       #5664484 - 02/05/13 11:20 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   I may still have a part of my old install kicking around! at least i know I'm not using it and don't remember selling or giving away... I'll send a PM if I can locate it. Post Extras:       CounterWeight Postmaster Reged: 10/05/08 Loc: Cloudyopolis, OR. Re: Pier mounting a classic CGE [Re: CounterWeight]       #5664488 - 02/05/13 11:25 PM Attachment (8 downloads) Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   glad I'm organized... is this the part in question - yes that is dust... Post Extras:       Wmacky Pooh-Bah Reged: 11/24/07 Loc: Florida Re: Pier mounting a classic CGE [Re: CounterWeight]       #5664489 - 02/05/13 11:29 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   That looks like the part! I just replied to your PM. Thanks! Edited by Wmacky (02/05/13 11:32 PM) Post Extras:       CounterWeight Postmaster Reged: 10/05/08 Loc: Cloudyopolis, OR. Re: Pier mounting a classic CGE [Re: Wmacky]       #5664491 - 02/05/13 11:31 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   sent you a PM... Post Extras:       CounterWeight Postmaster Reged: 10/05/08 Loc: Cloudyopolis, OR. Re: Pier mounting a classic CGE [Re: CounterWeight]       #5664499 - 02/05/13 11:41 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   I'm just glad someone can use it check your PM? Edited by CounterWeight (02/05/13 11:45 PM) Post Extras:       Wmacky Pooh-Bah Reged: 11/24/07 Loc: Florida Re: Pier mounting a classic CGE [Re: CounterWeight]       #5664506 - 02/05/13 11:50 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Thanks to the generosity of Jim, my problem is now resolved. I love this place! Post Extras:       Pages: 1 Previous   Index   Next   Threaded   Extra information 10 registered and 34 anonymous users are browsing this forum. 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