source for good newtonian spiders and secondary ho

I've built several scopes, including my current 14.5" dob with tectron parts purchased back in the mid 90's. At the time there was little choice in spiders and secondary holders as I recall, and I ended up with a straight four-vane model by novak I think. I would rate it as barely tolerable. Very difficult to accurately collimate. The threaded rod with nuts on both ends is difficult to secure without torqueing the mirror out of alignment with the focuser, and the angle adjustment for the secondary is even more frustrating. I've seen the VERY expensive ones from observatory.org, and that's out of the question. Who makes good mid-priced spiders now-a-days for mirrors 8" - 20"?? Thanks!

I like the spiders and secondary holders from Protostar.
http://www.fpi-protostar.com/

Clear skies, Alan

thanks gents - that's what I was looking for.
-D

Dan,

Good Evening!!

You could also check at 1800destiny dot com, where they got a good variety on straight and curve vanes spiders as well as secondary holders.

Clear Skies!
Jose 8)