Bless your soul, that's the answer I was looking for!

Thanks to all,
Tom Wideman
Grapevine, TX


>Hi, Tom and all,
>
>Yes, I have replaced the F6.3 screws on my 10" scope. I first replaced them
>with original screws from Meade because mine were getting worn in the head
>slots. I also replaced them with a set from Chris H.
>They can and should be replaced one at a time, just as for the F10 models.
>Actually, it is a very easy task to do. Just unscrew one, replace it, snug
>it, then loosen it a tad. Next, replace the second one, snug it, then loosen
>it a tad. Likewise for the third.
>Because of the extra length of the screw, it may take just a *little*
>"fishing around* to find the hole the screw goes into, but if you keep the
>screw as straight as possible, you will hit it with no problems.
>As with any first time mod, it always seems a little scarey to do, but it
>turns out to be as simple as could be. No problems at all.
>Hope this helps.
>Bruce Johnston
>
><<
> So, I guess my next question is this -- has anyone replaced the collimation
>screws on the f/6.3, the long ones? Can they be unscrewed and replaced one
>at a time?
> In the discussion on replacing these, I didn't note if all participants had
>the f/10 with 1/2" screws or if anyone's replaced the long ones. In short,
>I don't wanna be the guinea pig... ;)
> >>

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