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Started by mattyfatz, 12/29/2009 06:05PM
Posted 12/29/2009 06:05PM Opening Post
.. For a quick and easy alt/az mount. I want to make 1 or 2 easy set-up mounts for use at my clubs star parties. I'm going to mount a 5"newt, 4.5"newt (short tube), and maybe some various refractors 60mm-70mm range. If you have built a pipe mount or other tyoe of alt-az mount please take picture and post it. Any hints, construction details would be greatly appreciated.
... I was thinking of making a poor-mans EZ touch out of a 2" T joint piece of steel pipe 8O what do you think.
Posted 01/01/2010 08:23AM #1
Here is one kind of pipe mount. I use this for multiple scopes, including a 20 lb scope. So I suspect it's heavier than you may want. 2" pipe throughout. It collapses for storage in the car.




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Posted 01/01/2010 08:38AM #2
Here it is collapsed, as it is stored in the car.
No tool set up. Takes about a minute.
Another minute or so to mount a scope via it's tube rings.


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