WTS: Bracket Clamp for Vixen Dovetail [New] - SOLD
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WTS: Bracket Clamp for Vixen Dovetail [New] - SOLD
Bracket clamp for vixen dovetail
437gram
compatible with portaII , twilight I -- direct fit on the 60mm apart holes with 2 bolts provided by me (common 1/4" camera thread)
also compatible for lxy-astroslew-tektour-AIM2"-INOX4" , skywatcher skytee2 on the inner 2 bolts 35mm apart M8 size diameter, thread size unknown.
$80 *sold*
Meetup at Choa Chu Kang MRT or Bukit Panjang MRT (downtown line) or under my block
PM me
old thread here , note the differences
the $80 clamp I am selling now have different knob , clamp rail slot , goo-grease in the threading for resistance , slightly brighter anodise coating
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Re: WTS: bracket clamp for vixen dovetail [new]
Finally fixed my own set.
The original bolts with the T1 mount wasn't compatible as the new bracket is thinner by a few MM causing the original bolt to touch the internal gear, too long.
I ordered shorter M6 bolts as that's what the bracket manufacturer specified M6 M8 compatible , the thread size compared closely was obviously different to the original bolts.
Ordered the correct 1/4" x 20 tpi bolts , first package lost in mail , reordered. Mounted after a few months delay ... sweet.
http://www.ebay.com.sg/itm/172388917584 ... EBIDX%3AIT
easy method to confirm matching thread size of 2 different bolt
I highly recommend adding a third 1/4" bolt as stopper on the dovetail incase the telescope slide off the mount when the clamps unexpectedly loosen, which there are numerous stories on Cloudynights forum.
I cannot provide this 3rd bolt , only have 2.
These are sample pics from my own set, I am selling the extra set new unused.
The original bolts with the T1 mount wasn't compatible as the new bracket is thinner by a few MM causing the original bolt to touch the internal gear, too long.
I ordered shorter M6 bolts as that's what the bracket manufacturer specified M6 M8 compatible , the thread size compared closely was obviously different to the original bolts.
Ordered the correct 1/4" x 20 tpi bolts , first package lost in mail , reordered. Mounted after a few months delay ... sweet.
http://www.ebay.com.sg/itm/172388917584 ... EBIDX%3AIT
easy method to confirm matching thread size of 2 different bolt
I highly recommend adding a third 1/4" bolt as stopper on the dovetail incase the telescope slide off the mount when the clamps unexpectedly loosen, which there are numerous stories on Cloudynights forum.
I cannot provide this 3rd bolt , only have 2.
These are sample pics from my own set, I am selling the extra set new unused.
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- Posts: 350
- Joined: Fri May 17, 2013 2:50 am
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