Hello all, Has anyone tried building a GEM using a 7x12 mini lathe and a mini mill? I'd like to know if it's doable with small machines. Know of any good...
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Christopher Erickson
data_plumber1
Jun 2, 2006 6:59 am
It is certainly possible but that would be tight on those machines. Are you thinking about worm gears and motors too? One or both axes? Setting circles? How...
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gvblk4msn
Jun 2, 2006 6:34 pm
Greetings I just bought a LXD 75 Mount and Find the Lattitude adjustment upward nearlly impossible to adjust when the mount is loaded. This is necessary during...
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Christopher Erickson
data_plumber1
Jun 2, 2006 9:51 pm
I believe that you have to release the pressure on the front bolt before you can tighten the back bolt. Then you tighten the front bolt again. -Christopher...
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gvblk4msn
Jun 2, 2006 11:57 pm
Hi Chris, Yes that's the way it's supposed to work ...now that I'm home I compared the CG5 mechanics to the LXD and the angle of the bolt is allot steeper on...
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warpedcorp
Jun 3, 2006 12:23 am
It's the fact that the latitude adjustment bolt is probably "digging" into the metal of the mount. This is one of those "cost cutting" areas where Meade...
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John Rose
johnhenryrose
Jun 3, 2006 2:04 pm
I don't know if this might help but I got a S/H EQ5 (which is similar in design) and the adjustment bolt had been bent slightly by the previous owner, once...
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gvblk4msn
Jun 3, 2006 8:58 pm
Thanks John and all other participants. I removed the rear bolt and checked it for roundedness on the tip and to see if it was straight it was both. I lightly...
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gvblk4msn
Jun 3, 2006 9:22 pm
Greetings, I have set my LXD-75 Polar scope up as follows according to a pdf with images it's great I found somewhere on the Web. 1. Rotated RA Calender and...
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warpedcorp
Jun 3, 2006 9:37 pm
Step six says you are putting Polaris in the circle - so you can see Polaris? If that is the case... just a repetitive One Star alignment and you should come...
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rroddy2
Jun 4, 2006 5:01 pm
Hi All, I just noticed this thread, and had a couple of questions of my own. Right now for a grab-n-go mount I'm using a LXD55 I hypertuned myself, but I'm...
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Christopher Erickson
data_plumber1
Jun 4, 2006 5:25 pm
You can really improve your LXD-55 by replacing the aluminum Legs with a set of wood legs from Hands On Optics. Give them A call and get a set. They will...
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Christopher Erickson
data_plumber1
Jun 4, 2006 6:03 pm
Corrections on the Vixen capacities. Up to 16 pounds - Vixen GP with wood legs Up to 22 pounds - Vixen GP-DX with wood legs Up to 30 pounds - Losmandy GM-8 ...
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Mark Rieck
maknewtnut
Jun 4, 2006 11:50 pm
One must bear in mind capacity ratings for mounts are not subject to any industry standards. A great example of this was the release of the most recent version...
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Christopher Erickson
data_plumber1
Jun 5, 2006 12:17 am
Good points. In my mind, Meade, Celestron, Orion, Synta and Skywatcher are the most "optimistic" about their mount's capacities. "My advice is free and worth...
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rroddy2
Jun 5, 2006 12:50 am
Hi All, I have to smile. Just this afternoon while it was raining I replaced the aluminum legs with a wooden set I got off Astromart. Someday, when it quits...
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Garry Lang
garry_lang
Jun 6, 2006 2:52 pm
... I would like to try my hand at worm gears someday, but for this project I already have two 7 1/2" worm gears I'll use. I also have two stepper motors to...
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Christopher Erickson
data_plumber1
Jun 6, 2006 7:35 pm
It would be rather hard to beat the accuracy of the Vixen GP-DX in the small to medium mount class but it sure would be fun if you have the time, tools and...
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Matt
nowakmr
Jun 7, 2006 2:32 am
Anybody know what the thread size is on the Orion Polar Alignment Scope? I want to incorporate it into a wedge I'm building but no one at Orion can tell me...
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Christopher Erickson
data_plumber1
Jun 7, 2006 3:31 am
I believe there have been at least three different polar scopes sold by Orion over the years. You may have to order one to find out. "My advice is free and...
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wayne manly
waynemanly
Jun 7, 2006 5:07 am
This Vixen Super Polaris Mount hand box is completely dead. It was connected to 12 volts instead of 9 volts. I am open to any advice on replacing or repairing...
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Christopher Erickson
data_plumber1
Jun 7, 2006 5:23 am
It looks like standard CMOS chips in the hand controller and they are probably readily available from Jameco and others. Another option for you is to upgrade...
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Mark Rieck
maknewtnut
Jun 7, 2006 12:56 pm
It's quite possible the reason for the failure was due to reversed polarity. Bear that in mind after the repair. Mark...
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Mike
icd_deimos
Jun 7, 2006 11:15 pm
What is a good asking price for a mint condition Vixen SP Mount? It's has wood legs, both motor's, DD-1 controller, and battery pack. Thanks. Mike Simmons ...
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Christopher Erickson
data_plumber1
Jun 7, 2006 11:26 pm
I would guess between $300 and $500. "My advice is free and worth every penny!" -Christopher Erickson Network Design Engineer 5432 E. Northern Lights Blvd.,...
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gvblk4msn
Jun 8, 2006 5:46 am
One thing I can tell you is the Sky View Pro Polar ALignment scope fits the CG5 mount because I installed one in my CG5 recently but hav since sold the cg5 for...
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Christopher Erickson
data_plumber1
Jun 13, 2006 4:18 am
I just measured a Vixen SP/GP/GP-DX polar scope and it is 28mm with a 1.0mm thread pitch. Anacortes sells Vixen polar scopes, as should most Televue/ Vixen...
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tschoy
Jun 15, 2006 3:21 pm
Venus Optics is offering a new solid cherry tripod designed for imaging. We also have a new 80mm Triplet ED APO coming soon. For detail please visit ...
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Christopher Erickson
data_plumber1
Jun 15, 2006 5:59 pm
Just FYI, Vixen tripod hubs are available from Vixen America as a standard part and will fit all Vixen and most clone mount heads except the Meade LXD-55/75...
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tschoy
Jun 16, 2006 11:13 am
... Thanks Christopher, appreciate your information! -Alex Choy...
