Hey guys, To those fortunate DM-6 owners who use the Robin Casady 8" Dovetail: does anyone use the Televue Starbeam angle mounting plate? I'm wondering if it...
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Tom
discmounts
Sep 12, 2012 1:55 pm
We finally made it back from our long vacation just in time to meet Tropical Storm Isaac (Later Hurricane Isaac). It sure is hard getting back into the grove,...
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Tom
discmounts
Sep 14, 2012 10:00 pm
I need help! I'm looking for DM-4 SN 150 probably bought used. I would love to talk to or receive an email from the person that owns it. Thanks, Tom...
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mrgrytt
Sep 15, 2012 8:43 pm
Tom, I didn't even realize they had serial numbers. Where is the serial number located? Harvey...
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Tom Peters, DiscMounts
discmounts
Sep 15, 2012 9:00 pm
The DM-4 Serial Number is located on the stationary Az disc under the blue DiscMounts Label. It would be facing you if the saddle is on the left side. The...
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drclarkjr
Oct 28, 2012 5:23 pm
What's special about it? Deane...
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Tom Peters, DiscMounts
discmounts
Oct 28, 2012 5:34 pm
Be glad to talk about it off line! If you have it please call or email me. Tom Thank you for considering DiscMounts. Please visit us at...
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Roy Ramdeen
deepsky_01
Oct 29, 2012 5:41 pm
didn't catch all of this but would sn-150. Would that be the serial number? Roy... On Oct 28, 2012 11:34 AM, "Tom Peters, DiscMounts" <tom@...>...
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Tom Peters, DiscMounts
discmounts
Oct 29, 2012 6:09 pm
Hi Roy, Yes SN-150 is serial number 150 which is located on a label on the AZ disc under the blue DiscMounts label. Tom Thank you for considering DiscMounts. ...
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Roy Ramdeen
deepsky_01
Oct 29, 2012 8:24 pm
thanks... I knew they all had serial numbers. Good, what a relief, i though i was missing out on a new secret service device that was being put out by the...
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Tom Peters, DiscMounts
discmounts
Nov 19, 2012 2:20 pm
Found DM-4 Serial No. 150. It wasn't the mount that was causing trouble, the first owner is a crook. Thanks all for your help. Tom Thank you for considering...
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Roy Ramdeen
deepsky_01
Nov 19, 2012 7:47 pm
Good to hear. That reminds me i should visit the website and see what's new. Once you own a discount you are set for life as far as astronomical mounts are...
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drclarkjr
Nov 29, 2012 5:11 am
It is always nice to get a discount :) Deane...
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Roy Ramdeen
deepsky_01
Nov 30, 2012 6:30 pm
thanks deane... that should of read Discmount... so much for predictive typing on an android device :-) On Nov 28, 2012 10:11 PM, "drclarkjr"...
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obrazell
Dec 10, 2012 12:26 pm
I have acquired DM-6 serial number 048 second hand and it does not seem to have its adjusting wrench with it. Does anyone know what size wrench it is? I would...
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Chuck Gulker
cgulker
Dec 10, 2012 12:42 pm
Not sure size of the wrench, but do know it's rather unique.....as in thin with a unique angled shape. Bet it would be rather difficult to find a suitable...
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OWEN BRAZELL
obrazell
Dec 10, 2012 1:26 pm
The price isn't the problem :-) It is the fact that Tom does not take any form of electronic payment :-) Owen ________________________________ From: Chuck...
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Chuck Gulker
cgulker
Dec 10, 2012 1:35 pm
Why not just mail Tom an International money order to cover the wrench and shipping and be done with it?...
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Chuck Gulker
cgulker
Dec 10, 2012 1:36 pm
Why not just mail Tom an International money order to cover the wrench and shipping and be done with it?...
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Tom Peters, DiscMounts
discmounts
Dec 10, 2012 1:43 pm
Hi Owen, You might check inside the DM-6 to see if the wrench is stuck to the magnet on one side. The wrench is 15/16 US Standard. My wrench is made on a CNC...
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Tom
discmounts
Dec 22, 2012 11:30 pm
I want to wish everyone a really great Holiday season and the best of the coming new year. Thank you for all your support over the past years. Tom...
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Chuck Gulker
cgulker
Dec 23, 2012 11:38 am
Happy XMAS to you and your family too Tom. Take care, Chuck Gulker (cold central Ohio)...
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Roy Ramdeen
deepsky_01
Dec 23, 2012 4:51 pm
Season Greetings to the Discmount Family, here's hoping 2013 will find you under the stars... Cheers Roy.....
I have just uploaded two pictures of my Ipad Mini with my DM-4. Hard to imagine a better small scope setup. Ipad Mini using Velcro to attach to the same...
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Tom
discmounts
Feb 26, 2013 3:02 pm
Winter Star Party 2013 The WSP is held every year for a week around February on a small island (Scout Key) about 30 miles Northeast of Key West Florida, the...
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Ali
alimaleki
Apr 27, 2013 4:03 pm
I sure hope Tom doesn't read this! Has anyone bought the tall tripod and cut it to be shorter though still taller than the standard tripod? I'm thinking of...
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Chuck Gulker
cgulker
Apr 28, 2013 10:36 am
I plan to cut my long legs, but haven't gotten around to it yet. Luckily I have a friend who is a master wood worker. He'll handle.....while I watch! Chuck...
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Rex
repichr
May 2, 2013 8:13 pm
I cut mine, (the tripod was too tall to read the Sky Commander on top of my DM6). Its easy if you have a chop saw. just figure how much you want to cut,...
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Tom Peters, DiscMounts
discmounts
May 2, 2013 11:37 pm
After cutting legs saturate the bottoms with a mixture of 60% Turpentine and 40 percent Boiled Lensed Oil (Home Depot). Tom Thank you for considering...
