Where to get manfrotto gearhead 410JR

Clifford60 · Post by **Clifford60** » Mon Apr 30, 2007 10:26 pm

Without Goto, slo-mo is the next best. Mounted 25x100 bino on MF410jr and zero-ing is so simple, however end up with "blisters" on my fingers after prolong usage.

kayheem · Post by **kayheem** » Mon Apr 30, 2007 11:10 pm

Hommel used a trick last time and that was to put rubber 'feet' (meant for round chair legs) over the knobs. They make turning easier and more comfortable.

mrngbss · Post by **mrngbss** » Mon Apr 30, 2007 11:11 pm

How about Astroslew?

jermng · Post by **jermng** » Tue May 01, 2007 12:55 am

AstroSlew's good, but balance is critical, and while I do like it, I'm missing slow motion control ..

Post by **Airconvent** » Tue May 01, 2007 1:03 am

anat wrote:The stiffness can be adjusted. If you peel off the Manfrotto sticker, you will notice the hex screw for tension adjustment. I studied the geared head anatomy a few years ago.

Hi Anat
I remember you its not as simple as loosening a screw. I think you mentioned previously you had to cut part of the spring off? If that's the case, then I will not try. Otherwise may explore your solution. Is the label easy to replace when removed. I do want my mount to look good as new!

mrngbss · Post by **mrngbss** » Tue May 01, 2007 8:44 am

jermng wrote:AstroSlew's good, but balance is critical, and while I do like it, I'm missing slow motion control ..

I put Teflon grease and it's stickiness helped, it worked like a charm. and yes, must balance your scope. .

anat · Post by **anat** » Tue May 01, 2007 8:50 am

Rich

Just loosen the screw under the sticker. It is a value-added modification that increases the resale price

Anat

Post by **Airconvent** » Tue May 01, 2007 12:11 pm

anat wrote:Rich

Just loosen the screw under the sticker. It is a value-added modification that increases the resale price

Anat

thanks Anat!