Those looking for that elusive adapter to allow the use of your premium 0.965" Japanese eyepiece with regular 1.25" focusers should check this out as a cheap alternative :
http://www.surplusshed.com/pages/item/m2094.html
That elusive 1.25" - 0.967" reducer adapter
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harlequin2902
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ChaosKnight
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Actually i think it's possible to make your own.
Just use a small Al rod, mill it down to correct length. Turn it to 1.25" OD. You might want to include a flange so your adaptor wouldn't fall into your telescope focuser. Then turn a 0.965" hole in the center. Then mill a small slot at the side for your locking screw.
All you need to do is to slot your new home-made adaptor into your focuser, put in your 0.965" eyepiece, and use your regular locking screw to hold both the eyepiece and adaptor in place.
Just use a small Al rod, mill it down to correct length. Turn it to 1.25" OD. You might want to include a flange so your adaptor wouldn't fall into your telescope focuser. Then turn a 0.965" hole in the center. Then mill a small slot at the side for your locking screw.
All you need to do is to slot your new home-made adaptor into your focuser, put in your 0.965" eyepiece, and use your regular locking screw to hold both the eyepiece and adaptor in place.