10pxSky-Watcher mount mod

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10pxSky-Watcher mount mod

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Hello all,
I have simplified the Dob mount into individual pieces(4) to have more space in the car to travel comfortably with my family,combining the hobby. It only takes five minutes to assemble.

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Re: 10pxSky-Watcher mount mod

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Very nicely done, Marios!
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Re: 10pxSky-Watcher mount mod

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That is really well done! I have the same scope from a trade, and it needed some help :lol: The base was rotted at the bottom, and during the rebuild of that, I toyed with the idea of making it easier to transport using the idea you have done, but I wasn't sure it would work. You have proved that it does; thank you for that!

Thanks for the detailed post Marios, and all the best to you and yours :D
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Re: 10pxSky-Watcher mount mod

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Thanks for the post Marios. A fine job.
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Re: 10pxSky-Watcher mount mod

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An interesting modification, good that it works well for you and thank you for sharing this.
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Re: 10pxSky-Watcher mount mod

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Thefatkitty wrote: Sun Oct 20, 2019 7:55 pm That is really well done! I have the same scope from a trade, and it needed some help :lol: The base was rotted at the bottom, and during the rebuild of that, I toyed with the idea of making it easier to transport using the idea you have done, but I wasn't sure it would work. You have proved that it does; thank you for that!

Thanks for the detailed post Marios, and all the best to you and yours :D
I hope, I helped
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