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Hi All,

I have a 10" RCX that I use in Alt/Az mode. One little thing I did that has made my life a bit easier was to take a 1" PCV pipe, cut off about a 1" length, and then cut this piece in half lengthwise so that I have a semi-circle of PVC. I use this to hold the center bolt on the tripod out of the way while I lift the scope onto the tripod base. Once I have the scope centered on the base, I remove the PVC spacer and tighten the bolt into the scope. It is so much easier with the bolt level with the surface of the tripod. And since I am not a big guy, and lifting a 10" RCX is strenuous for me, every little bit helps. I've found this to be very helpful and easy, and it greatly reduces scratching the base of the scope.

Anyway, I've found this to be helpful. Hope someone else does.

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Um, isn't the center bolt spring loaded? Mine was. The purpose was to have it "snap" in the base when centered.

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