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Re: [William Optics] Drawtube adjustments question

Hi,

WO doesn't sell tools, but they are readily avalable at hardware stores, Sears,
and hobby shops.

I recommend getting a set that is attached to a ring or to a handle. Search
for Hex Wrench set, or Allen wrench set, and then look for metric sets that go
all the way down to 1.5mm and they should include the sizes you need to make any
adjustments on the WO focusers. The WO focusers need to be adjusted by the
user in the field as needed, especially if you are going from warm to cold
environments. It's quite easy to do, and users shouldn't be afraid to do this
on their own, but if you drop one of these tiny hex wrenches and it isn't
attached, your are likely to lose it.

Timm

--- In William-Optics@yahoogroups.com, "Pete Hallock" <pfghwest@...> wrote:
>
> Bill,
> I do not know if William Optics supplies a 2mm Hex Wrench, but you will need
one. I bought several at a local hardware store in the "Little Drawers" section
for the two WO ZS 66SD I sold, and one for the one I am keeping. It goes in the
hole of the black thumb screw on the bottom of the focuser. Your instruction
manual will tell you how. But, the Black Thumb screw has to be TIGHT. Then,
using the 2mm Hex wrench, tweak the focuser to your preferance.
> Seize the Night !
> Pete
>
> --- In William-Optics@yahoogroups.com, "Bill Logan" <wb9sat@> wrote:
> >
> > OK Rod. Thank you. Looking at your photo, I can see the black nut next to
> > the locking screw.
> >
> > Carpe Noctem,
> >
> > Bill Logan
> > http://loganobservatory.shutterfly.com/
> > http://cleardarksky.com/c/LgnObAZkey.html?1
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Rod Mckay" <rodnscope@>
> > To: <William-Optics@yahoogroups.com>
> > Sent: Sunday, July 12, 2009 9:02 PM
> > Subject: Re: [William Optics] Drawtube adjustments question
> >
> >
> >
> > Hi Bill,
> >
> > If you find you still have a bit of movement in the focuser try this:
> >
> > http://www.istarion.net/Picturepages/Autoguiding.htm
> >
> > Locking down the focus tube with a small scope ring works really well :-)
> >
> > Cheers,
> > Rod
> >
> > --- On Mon, 13/7/09, Bill Logan <wb9sat@> wrote:
> >
> > > From: Bill Logan <wb9sat@>
> > > Subject: Re: [William Optics] Drawtube adjustments question
> > > To: William-Optics@yahoogroups.com
> > > Received: Monday, 13 July, 2009, 3:39 PM
> > >
> > >
> > > Thanks Rod and Perry. The ZS-66ED has not yet
> > > arrived from the seller
> > > on Astromart, but he says that the drawtube is a bit
> > > loose. Hopefully,
> > > I'll have the scope this Thursday and I'll take a
> > > look on the underbelly to find
> > > the black nut and adjustment screw. Hopefully,
> > > I'll also have some
> > > instructions with it. Thanks again.
> > >
> > > Carpe Noctem,
> > >
> > > Bill Logan
> > > http://loganobserva
> > > tory.shutterfly. com/
> > > http://cleardarksky
> > > .com/c/LgnObAZke y.html?1
> > >
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message
> > > -----
> > > From:
> > > Perry
> > > Holcomb
> > > To: William-Optics@
> > > yahoogroups. com
> > >
> > > Sent: Sunday, July
> > > 12, 2009 7:13 PM
> > > Subject: Re:
> > > [William Optics] Drawtube
> > > adjustments question
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Hey Bill,
> > >
> > >
> > > If you do a search on "focuser" in
> > > this group's posts, you'll
> > > fairly shortly come up with the answer.
> > >
> > >
> > > If you have a manual for the 66, it's in
> > > there, too.
> > >
> > >
> > > But here it is, anyway!!
> > >
> > >
> > > The focuser tension is set by the small set
> > > screw located inside
> > > the black screw on the bottom near the silver
> > > focuser lock screw.
> > >
> > >
> > > To adjust it, LOOSEN the black screw and with
> > > a proper Allen-head
> > > wrench, SLOWLY and INCREMENTALLY SMALL, turn that
> > > Allen-head screw
> > > clockwise. After each adjustment, TiGHTEN the
> > > black screw and test
> > > the focuser until you get it as stiff as you
> > > wish.
> > >
> > >
> > > BTW, unless adjusting the Allen-head screw in
> > > it, the black screw
> > > should be tight at all times.
> > >
> > >
> > > I replaced the nylon tip on the silver focuser
> > > lock screw with a
> > > piece cut from a rubber stopper. So, if you
> > > search for "rubber" in
> > > the previous posts, you'll come up with that
> > > mod as well. My
> > > focuser lock screw works a lot better with the hard
> > > rubber in
> > > there.
> > >
> > >
> > > Regards, and better skies,
> > >
> > >
> > > Perry
> > >
> > > --- On Sun, 7/12/09, Bill Logan
> > > <wb9sat@frontiernet. net> wrote:
> > >
> > >
> > > From:
> > > Bill Logan <wb9sat@frontiernet. net>
> > > Subject: Re: [William
> > > Optics] Drawtube adjustments question
> > > To:
> > > William-Optics@ yahoogroups. com
> > > Date: Sunday, July 12, 2009, 7:57
> > > PM
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Forgot to mention: It's a ZS-66ED.
> > >
> > > Carpe Noctem,
> > >
> > > Bill
> > > Logan
> > > http://loganobserva
> > > tory.shutterfly.
> > > com/
> > > http://cleardarksky
> > > .com/c/LgnObAZke
> > > y.html?1
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: "Bill
> > > Logan" <wb9sat@frontiernet.
> > > net>
> > > To: <William-Optics@
> > > yahoogroups. com>
> > > Sent: Sunday, July 12, 2009 4:54
> > > PM
> > > Subject: [William Optics] Drawtube adjustments
> > > question
> > >
> > > > Hello. New to the group. I've searched the files
> > > and photos sections. I
> > > > am looking for instructions of the
> > > drawtube adjustment allen screws so
> > > > that I can get better
> > > focusing traction with my Canon 350D attached.
> > > > Where can I
> > > find instructions?
> > > > Bill
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
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Hello. New to the group. I've searched the files and photos sections. I am looking for instructions of the drawtube adjustment allen screws so that I can...
Bill Logan
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Jul 12, 2009
11:55 pm

Forgot to mention: It's a ZS-66ED. Carpe Noctem, Bill Logan http://loganobservatory.shutterfly.com/ http://cleardarksky.com/c/LgnObAZkey.html?1 ... From:...
Bill Logan
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Jul 12, 2009
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Hi Bill, I'm not sure where you find the instructions, but the process is pretty simple. Focuser traction is adjusted using the black plastic nut & Allen screw...
Rod Mckay
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Jul 13, 2009
12:09 am

Hey Bill, If you do a search on "focuser" in this group's posts, you'll fairly shortly come up with the answer. If you have a manual for the 66, it's in there,...
Perry Holcomb
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Jul 13, 2009
2:13 am

Thanks Rod and Perry. The ZS-66ED has not yet arrived from the seller on Astromart, but he says that the drawtube is a bit loose. Hopefully, I'll have the...
Bill Logan
wb9sat
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Jul 13, 2009
3:40 am

Hi Bill, If you find you still have a bit of movement in the focuser try this: http://www.istarion.net/Picturepages/Autoguiding.htm Locking down the focus tube...
Rod Mckay
rodnscope
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Jul 13, 2009
4:02 am

OK Rod. Thank you. Looking at your photo, I can see the black nut next to the locking screw. Carpe Noctem, Bill Logan http://loganobservatory.shutterfly.com/...
Bill Logan
wb9sat
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Jul 13, 2009
4:09 am

Bill, I do not know if William Optics supplies a 2mm Hex Wrench, but you will need one. I bought several at a local hardware store in the "Little Drawers"...
Pete Hallock
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Jul 14, 2009
1:37 pm

Hi, WO doesn't sell tools, but they are readily avalable at hardware stores, Sears, and hobby shops. I recommend getting a set that is attached to a ring or to...
Timm Bottoni
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Jul 14, 2009
1:49 pm

Thanks Pete, My ZS-66ED is supposed to be here Thursday. I'll check the focuser movement. Carpe Noctem, Bill Logan http://loganobservatory.shutterfly.com/ ...
Bill Logan
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Jul 14, 2009
1:42 pm

Hey, Harbor Freight carries a lot of cheap (in price and quality) tools, some of which is very useful.  Got some excellent t-handle Allen wrenches and a set...
Perry Holcomb
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Jul 14, 2009
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Yes, and nice colored handles .Got both sets from Harbour Frieght. But, I still think it best to pick several up, and slide them into a small ZipLox and store...
Pete Hallock
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