Hi Alec,

The OTA is held together (front & rear) by screws around parameter of end
plate and front. Simply remove appropriate screws and use same screws/holes
to mount counterweight and other accessories. You can usually use the same
screws but sometimes it may be necessary to buy longer screws.

Al
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Wednesday, December 29, 1999 7:03 AM
Subject: [M]: LX-200 Piggyback and Counterweight Mountpoints/Bulkheads?


> I am considering buying a new 10" f10 LX-200, and have a quick question:
>
> The piggyback mounts and counterweight assemblies: how do they attach
> to the OTA?
>
> Are there pre-drilled mountpoints on the tube, or is OTA-tube-drilling
> and thread tapping required to fit them?
>
> I don't have enough tools/experience to make my own metal mountings,
> but I am a reasonably practiced woodworker and have made a 10" Dob
> before now, but before I decide to *not* buy piggyback mounts and
> counterweights along with the scope - and instead to try making them -
> I was wondering what sort of mess I'll be getting myself into,
> mounting homemade devices to the OTA.
>
> Any hints would be most welcomed.
>
> Many thanks.
>
> - alec 8-)
>
>

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