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Takahashi knobs?

Started by dashfive, 06/01/2002 08:15PM
Posted 06/01/2002 08:15PM Opening Post
Does anyone have a guess if Takahashi would sell me two pairs of focuser knobs? I succesfully obtained these Astro-Physics knobs which I put in my 152ED refractor, and I would like to do the same with some Tak knobs on a couple of other scopes. Anyone have contact info for Takahashi parts? Texas Nautical perhaps?

Thanks in advance for any info!

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Posted 06/01/2002 10:42PM #1
Here is one little gem which needs Takahashi knobs. This is my new finderscope and quick look scope, which was an Omcon 708 (Sky Instruments) refractor based on a Vixen 80mm f/7 achromat lens and Synta parts. I repainted it, added Protostar flocking to the tube innards, a 2" focuser, stainless steel hardware, and nylon setscrews. A Pentax 40mm XL eyepiece gives a 14.5x straight through view. Just look at how those black plastic focuser knobs clash with the Takahashi aesthetics!

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