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eyepiece rack - looking for a source

Started by markp, 02/26/2007 06:06PM
Posted 02/26/2007 06:06PM Opening Post
I can't seem to find a source for those eyepiece racks you see sold with the commercial dobs. You know, the ones with a combination of 1.25"/2" holes in them that mount to the side of a dobs rocker box.

Anyone know who sells these?

Thanks,

Mark
Posted 02/26/2007 06:50PM #1
Posted 02/26/2007 06:53PM #2
Here is one source.
http://www.seansastronomyshop.com/products2/search.php?keywords=X-Class&categoryid=0&cols=1&vendorId=0&maxPrice=0

LX90 8" LNT, Celestron 80mm-guide scope,
ETX 90, and 20x80 binoculars
Posted 02/26/2007 06:54PM #3
Sorry, when the page loads look down the page about half way.

LX90 8" LNT, Celestron 80mm-guide scope,
ETX 90, and 20x80 binoculars
Posted 02/26/2007 07:24PM #4
Open ep's on the side of my scopes equalled a lot of cleaning for me.

Alternate plan b was a small box I could cover.
Posted 02/26/2007 07:37PM #5
Thanks guys - I appreciate the help.
Posted 02/27/2007 06:25PM #6
Hi Mark, You may have already thought of this but have you considered building one? Just a 1X4 with the corners sanded off smooth and use the door knob type saw for your drill and a .29 cent piece of felt to line the holes. Total cost if you already have the hole saws would be just a couple dollars and time spent would be less than an hour including paint or stain. But some folks don't like to go this route which is fine, thats why they sell the racks also. I've built 3 of these racks and they look great and very strong. You can put as many holes as you like depending on the length of the board you can use. They have any size hole saw you need and it makes a perfectly round hole. Just trying to help and maybe give you a new idea. Regards, Darrell