It's a-comin', it's a-comin'...been anudder long star party weekend. Look for the next edition mid-week. Peace, Rod Mollise Author of Choosing and Using a...
Hi, I posted this message in the sct-user forum and thought I would post here as well for some additional feedback. I just purchased a new wedge for my Meade...
Yes. You must do an alignment first, and the only way to do that is with the hand controller. Peace, Rod Mollise Author of Choosing and Using a Schmidt...
I don't use a wedge, however... Either the bolts or what look like screws in this case are a little oversize, or the slots a little undersize. Try a few other...
Hi Steve, You have the wrong bolts. Should be domed with an allen key hole in center. Make sure you get stainless steel bolts and washer. CS's johnbsb ... are ...
To clarify: Meade uses *two* bolt sizes. 3/8 x 16 for the wedge-to-tripod 5/16 x 18 for the wedge-to-telescope Thus the tripod head bolts are 1/16th greater...
I think I have the wrong size bolts in my message. The tripod head bolts are 5/16-18. I'm pretty sure I ordered the correct bolts per the ScopeStuff screw...
... Not all of the slots are bigger at the ends but at least one is and the bolt fits right through that end. So it would appear that the holes on the ends...
I was working from memory, so i certainly may have reversed the what size goes where... If we refer to the "gold standard" for LX90 (Janet Miller's site), the...
In that case is seems more likely that the machining of the wedge is slightly at fault. There is a lot of variation in thread sizes, mainly due to the various ...
I agree that the machining of the wedge appears to be off. I contacted the vendor I purchased the wedge from who contacted Meade. Meade did not admit to an...
Hi, I have a LX-90 and use the wedge. I attach the wedge to the tripod via the center bolt of the tripod that is used to draw up the spreader on the legs....
Correct size is 5/16"-18, not 3/8" Dr. Clay Arkansas Sky Observatories http://www.arksky.org/ Observatory Hill Drive, Petit Jean Mt. MPC/cbat Obs. H41 / Petit...
Hi guys, For the winter I decided to move most of my stuff inside from the obs. Just so I would motivate myself a bit more to use it. I have one of those...
... They'd probably weather the winter just fine, just be sure you've engraved your driver license (or some other) number on them so you can easily identify...
Ok so Philly doesnt have the best reputation. I get that, but I dont live in a real bad area! LOL. Plus the container thing has a padlock on it too and its on...
I am from Brazil, and wish to talk to someone from US preferable through MSN. The subject is to ask some help about how to buy a telescope in US. Antônbio ...
Hi Steve, If you are going to leave it outside, you need to make sure that it is stored so that it will stay VERY dry. The LVAAS North of you in the Lehigh...
thanks for the reply Bob. Its appreciated! Steve--- In Meade-Uncensored@yahoogroups.com, "Robert Mohr" ... is stored so that it will ... Meade scopes ... ...
... The type of head doesn't matter. That may be what Meade is currently using (actually I don't think they use the outer bolts at all), but the bolts from...
FYI... I'm starting another open order for the WarpsDrive Belt Conversion Kit for the Meade LXD 55/75 GEM mounts and some clones. If you are interested in...
Normally I do not endorse things, but Warp's belt drive makes a huge difference on the effectiveness of tracking on the LXD55 and 75 mounts. Taking the place...
http://uncle-rods.blogspot.com/ And I hope back on our regular Sunday schedule for now, anyhow. ;-) Peace, Rod Mollise Author of Choosing and Using a Schmidt...
Hi, I have a Meade LX90 Classic. I just purchased a Meade replacement tripod. It is the newer style tripod with the spring-loaded bolt in the center. I have...
Steve; Not having the same equipment you have I am making a blind assumption. When I put my mounting assistant/lens holder on my LX200GPS tripod I had the same...
Hi Dave, My problem is that when the spider is touching all three tripod legs, the threaded rod is not straight where it comes through the tripod head. This...
Pick the tripod up by the center pier, above the ground with the spread bar (i.e., "spider") loose and shake the legs to even them out. You must assure that...
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