The only problem would be having to remove the plate between alt/az and
polar setups. $200 would also be steep.


-----Original Message-----
Date: Wednesday, June 30, 1999 9:03 PM
Subject: Re: [M]: Adjustable Leveler's for LX200....


>Fred,
>
>I had a similar problem with my LX-50, so I designed a leveling plate thatg
>sits between the scope and tripod. Leveling takes only minutes! It's not
cheep
>to make, unless you have your own machine shop. Mine cost over $200.
>
>I/m redesigning it to be less expensive but It's not ready for distribution
>just yet. I expect to sell the plans and bill of material for $10.. If you
are
>interested, I'll let you know when it's done.
>
>
>Paul
>
>Fred Herrmann wrote:
>
>> I'm looking for an easier way to level my LX-200 tripod. I've seen the
>> wheelie by JMI, but I'm not really interested in wheeling the scope
around.
>> I only want a screw type leveling adjustment. One of these days I'm
going
>> to forget to tighten the set knobs, and I think we all know what that
could
>> lead to... :>
>>
>> I'm basically looking for a hand adjuster with a rubber tipped end for
each
>> leg of the LX-200 tripod.
>>
>> Rumor has it that there was a new product announcment for such a gizmo.
>> Does anyone have any leads. The web search has produced no results for
me
>> as of yet.
>>
>> Thanx,
>>
>> Fred
>

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