>
>John:
>
>The only cental hole in the superwedge is in the base of the wedge where
>the bolt with the compass goes through and attaches it to the tripod.
> There is no central hole in the scope mounting plate on the wedge--so the
>question has to refer to attaching the wedge to the tripod as far as I can
>tell..

The way I read it, that's what the whole question was about- whether there's
a center hole in the tilt plate of the wedge. He specifies mounting the
scope on the wedge.

-John


>-----Original Message-----
>
>Guys, read the question- it's about attaching the scope to the wedge, not
>the wedge to the tripod. The wedges I've seen (mainly the standard) are
>not
>designed to allow the use of a center bolt, although I see no reason this
>can't be done. Frank Mitty (Superior Wedge) mentioned that his larger
>wedges are now being made with a center hole, so that a center bolt can be
>used with the 14".
>-John
>
>
> >
> >For my 8" GPS I also use all three bolts in addition to the central bolt
> >with the compass on it. Those three bolts are the ones that, if tight,
> >will prevent east/west movement of the fork arms. If you do not use or
> >tighten them down your mount could shift slightly during use. That would
> >throw off your polar alignment and your goto alignment. The central bolt
> >helps secure the tripod legs in one position. Without it is possible the
> >legs could shift slightly during use. So I think you should use 'em all.
> >
> >-----Original Message-----
> >
> >Use em all! I use the 3 bolts. The wedge comes with an knob with a
> >compass that you screw onto the long center bolt.
> >
> >Regards,
> >
> >Ken
> >-----Original Message-----
> >Rick Woods
> >
> >I asked this question a few weeks ago, but never actually got the answer
> >I was looking for. So, can anyone tell me: For scopes smaller than the
> >14", do they mount to the (super)wedge via the three mounting bolts
> >only, or do they also use the large central hole in the base with a
> >short T-bolt?
> >
> >TIA.
>
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