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Re: Crayford vs Rack and Pinion Focusers

Started by okieav8r, 02/03/2008 06:08AM
Posted 02/03/2008 06:08AM Opening Post
Kevin Krepps said:

What exactly is the difference between these two focusers? Do you think upgrading my rack and pinion to a crayford on my Orion XT8 is worthwhile?

I found a nice Crayford focuser on the Scopestuff web site that is designed to replace the focusers on the Orion XT series scopes. They appear to be nicely machined. They have the compression ring eyepiece holder, which is important to me, and you can have a choice of a two-speed focuser or the standard single. The price is right too. I'm going to purchase one next week.

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