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Started by Ridgerunner, 08/01/2008 06:15PM
Posted 08/01/2008 06:15PM Opening Post
Guys,
I have a Edmund/Edscorp 8" f/8 Newtonian on an original pier with wheels and mount, that weighs like a TON !!!!!
I am wanting to restore the scope, and I am missing the clock drive and gear that is attached to the shaft at the rear of the mount.Does anybody know where I cand find the missing parts, and find more info on this scope ?
Thankyou,
Bill

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Posted 08/01/2008 06:50PM #1
Bill,

I sent you a PM.

dan
Posted 08/21/2008 02:39AM #2
Bill;

Have you tried doing a google seach for this particular scope on the internet. There are so many groups out there for particular/
antique scopes im sure you can find what your looking for. I would
also recommend you try e-bay.
Hope this helps

clear skies

Ed