"Salois, Gene (Gene)" wrote:

> I seem to remember someone posting something awhile back about using a sheet
> of teflon between the wedge and tripod, but I can't find the posting. Does
> anyone know where I can get something to act as a washer between the wedge
> and tripod? I'm wedge aligning and getting the target close to the center
> of the illuminated reticle eyepiece and just one more twist on the adjuster
> and the wedge sort of "pops" way over the center target. Slowly move it
> back, it gets to a certain point and again, "pops". Any way to make this
> smoother? I've loosened the wedge - scary, when you think about an LX200
> falling. Not sure I want to apply a layer of grease here. Any suggestions?
> Thanks!

Gene, I use a CD or a blank CDROM as a washer and it seems to work well. I
also put some grease on both sides of the CD.

Ted

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