From: "bill kocken" 
To: "atm list" 
Reply-To: "bill kocken" 


I'd thought about doing this, too.  Some ideas I had; 1.) Mount the ETX
down towards the altitude axis where it's weight will not make so much
difference.
2.) You could fashion rings out of large enough diameter PVC pipe.  In fact
don't bother with 2 separate rings, just use a 4 or 5 inch length of  PVC
pipe and drill and tap the adjustment screws through the PVC.  It wouldn't
be as pretty or light as a set of expensive manufactured rings, but hey,
this is an ATM forum, right?

My question:  Can the ETX OTA be removed from it's fork mount and be
replaced without harm if I decide to return it to it's original home?

Bill Kocken

: Wed, 16 Jul 2003 11:17:02 -0700
> >
> >
> >I have been shopping around for a finderscope for my new dob, when I
> >remembered that I have an ETX60 that is getting no use. Has anyone here
> >taken the body, added an amici prisim to the back end, put in a 26mm EP
and
> >used this thing as a finderscope? If so, any tips, or sources for
mounting
> >rings that would fit?

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