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Bob's Knobs?

Started by Smittty692k4 , Jun 21 2013 05:11 PM
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#1 Smittty692k4

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Posted 21 June 2013 - 05:11 PM

Hey guys. Was thinking about picking up a set of Bob's Knobs. Which ones go with the Non- EdgeHD Fastar compatible 8SE?

I found THESE, but wanna make sure they are the correct ones.
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Posted 21 June 2013 - 05:36 PM

Hi Smitty,

Your Nexstar 8SE (Non-Edge) will have been built in China and as such will have metric collimation screws. Replace them with these "Bob's Knobs".

http://www.bobsknobs...n/SCT/C8met.htm

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Posted 21 June 2013 - 09:04 PM

Thanks Tel!!!

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Posted 22 June 2013 - 03:55 AM

Your welcome Matt !

I think so long as your 8SE is originally equipped with black headed, Phillips collimation screws and the 'scope was bought relatively recently, (2007 onwards), the above described, metric threaded "Knobs" will be correct.

By contrast, my own, older Nexstar 8i was bought at the beginning of '06 and was one of the last to be built in the US. Consequently, it has silver headed, Phillips collimation screws with standard threads.

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Posted 24 June 2013 - 11:20 AM

Just ordered a set. Thanks Tel.
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