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Hard wood Tripod Legs

Started by mlehere, 06/03/2003 05:26PM
Posted 06/03/2003 05:26PM Opening Post
I'm looking for a good set of ash, oak, mahogony or other hardwood tripod legs to use with a Vixen GP-DX mount w/SS2K. Will be carrying either a 4" TAK or a Meade 5" ED. I'm aware of the legs that Hands-on-Optics sells. They are functional but am interested in a bit better quality and appearance without breaking the bank. Thanks,

MIke
Posted 06/05/2003 06:51AM #1
Mike,
I am very pleased with the custom Purpleheart legs made for me by KB Systems in Washington. They can provide legs which are just like the Gibralter ash legs in a number of different woods. In fact at the bottom of their product page you can see a picture of mine on a TV EQ Systems mount. If I ever sell the mount I will keep these legs - they are beautiful to look at, very solid with excellent craftsmanship and finish. Kay and Bill Reid are also very nice folks to deal with. The wait may be a month or two but well worth it. Try http://www.kbsystem.com
Good luck, Del