Help needed- DS16 mounting/ C14 OTA

Help ... I'm trying to mount my '74 classic C14 to a DS16 mounting ... Seller of mounting trying to help me w either a saddle/dovetail OR saddle/rings arrangement ...
WHAT/ HOW can I mount my OTA to this DS16 mounting??

Alexander,

Ask the seller if the existing saddle can be unbolted from the mount. If so, then a new plate can be easily made to fit the bolt pattern of the mount as well as whatever rings you choose to use to mount the C14. Homeyer cradles are nice as are Parallax rings. Either company may be willing to fabricate the mounting plate to your specifications, too.

Hi Alexander, the DS-16 saddle plate is thick aluminum and can be drilled then the holes tapped to fit a Losmandy "D" style saddle. From there you put the "D" style dovetail on the C-14 and away you go. ADM makes nice "D" style plates and saddles. I would contact ADM. If you aren't handy with a drill and taps, find someone close that can help with that part. It's pretty easy to do.

Alexander Mallon said:

Help ... I'm trying to mount my '74 classic C14 to a DS16 mounting ... Seller of mounting trying to help me w either a saddle/dovetail OR saddle/rings arrangement ...
WHAT/ HOW can I mount my OTA to this DS16 mounting??