Apr 29, 2020 · Recently, I acquired a Zhumell Z8 Dobsonian, but it came without a base. I also made several refractors ranging from 80mm/F11 to 152mm/F7.8 that need a stable mount. So I am considering a simple DIY mount. My criteria for the mount is: 1) "universal" - atleast as related to my "universe" of telescopes & binoculars.

Oct 8, 2017 · As I now have a workshop with a Myford lathe and a milling machine I have decided to make an ALT/AZ mount capable of taking my 5" triplet refractor. I drew up quite a few plans and decided on a mount similar to the disc mount idea.

Apr 1, 2022 · Can't fit my Fullerscope in my new Ulez friendly car so I've been on the look out for something more compact and just purchased a very compact 8" scope that I'm picking up on Sunday, but I needed something sturdy to mount it on …

Jun 8, 2020 · I want to share the development phases of a project for the realization of an Alt / Az mount for visual use. Some parts of the mount were made using two professional 3D printers while the frame is in aluminum.

Feb 20, 2009 · How it works: By "mount," I am only referring to the mechanical head that provides smooth motions for aiming your telescope. The tripod/pier will be something you make or already have. I attached my pipe mount to the wooden tripod of my Vixen SP. You can make altazimuth or equatorial versions.

Jan 19, 2018 · The attraction of the simplified version of the marvellous Panther mount is that very little precision is needed to produce a high load capacity mount with excellent motion characteristics.

This Instructable details making a mount to repurpose a spotting scope or small telescope that would normally mount on a tripod or equatorial mount onto a small alt-az or dobsonian mount.

Apr 15, 2024 · This is a VERY inexpensive way to own a manually operated Alt-Az mount with clutches and slo-motion controls. Probably the least expensive manual Alt-Az mount out there.

To use the mount, simply attach it to your tripod head, make sure to tighten it securely. Failure to do so could cause the adapter to rotate when you have the scope inclined in altitude bringing the tail end into the tripod.

Jan 31, 2009 · Why make an alt-az pipe mount? 1) It is cheap. I made my mount for a 6" refractor for around $70. Commercial mounts rated for this load are $300 and up. Since the economy will stink for the foreseeable future, this is a nice option. 2) It's easy. I …