Posts Made By: Lanny Harwell

July 8, 2008 01:52 PM Forum: ASTRONOMY

Replacement focuser

Posted By Lanny Harwell

Hello to all,
I have an Orion 80mm Short Tube used exclusivly for guiding. I am looking to replace the focuser. It has way too much freeplay. Even when it is locked down.
I was wondering if anyone has the same scope and has replaced their focuser? If so, what brand and where was it purchased?
I have seen the William Optics focuser for Synta made telescopes(Celestron, Orion etc...)but it appears from the web site that it will be too big to fit properly on the tube. I was going by the measurements provided by the WO website.
Any advice or suggestions is greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Lanny Harwell