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Subject: Re: [M]: RE: LX200 newbie
From: Frank Loch
Reply To: mapug@shore.net
Date: Sat Nov 22 02:01:03 1997


> Hello Frank,
>
> Re your msg: 20-Nov-97 11:32:13 MsgID: MC2-28EC-5971
> >When polar aligning, as you tighten down the wedge, keep adjusting the
> >alignment as you "gradually" tighten the screws. Hopefully as you
> >appreoach "full tight" then the alignment will be maintained.
>
> >I can't urge you strong enough to consider a permanant pier.
>
> Many thanks for the input. I've received several suggestions on this and,
> to me, they all point to a poorly engineered standard wedge. In spite of
> an otherwise fine "package", Meade (IMHO) has dropped the proverbial ball
> on this standard wedge. I've got a couple of modifications I want to try
> but if they fail, I'll be going for the Superwedge or, more likely, that
> Milburn wedge.
>
> I really do understand your emphasis on the pier---but for me it's a "no
> option" at this time---wish I could but I can't.
>
> Thanks again and best regards,
> Gene Ducote (Charleston, SC)
>
Gene -- i understand. Good luck with your wedge improvements.

Best regards,

Frank Loch

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