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Re: Looking for a special socket tool...

Christopher Erickson — Sat, 25 May 2013 18:05:54 GMT

I assume you are looking to adjust/tighten the collet nut instead of removing it from the RA axis with the scope riding on top of it. Christopher Erickson

Re: Looking for a special socket tool...

Chuck Sterling — Sat, 25 May 2013 14:01:31 GMT

The mount is currently assembled, so the access is through the access plate on the fork. This pretty much limits me to a socket that I can use with a handle

Re: Looking for a special socket tool...

Chuck Sterling — Sat, 25 May 2013 13:56:26 GMT

...and Spanner Socket, also. Chris, Thanks for pointing me in the right direction. I did not know what to call what I had in mind. Even if I can't find one to

Re: Looking for a special socket tool...

Guss Phun — Sat, 25 May 2013 00:54:27 GMT

Could you use the correct/similar size of pvc pipe and insert 6 (assume six from the drawings) hex head machine screws from the inside out? Thus creating a

Re: Looking for a special socket tool...

Christopher Erickson — Sat, 25 May 2013 00:50:33 GMT

Google for an "adjustable face spanner wrench". Christopher Erickson Consulting Engineer Summit Kinetics Waikoloa, HI 96738 www.summitkinetics.com ... From:

Looking for a special socket tool...

Chuck Sterling — Fri, 24 May 2013 21:46:09 GMT

Apology for the cross-post. Looking for a special socket tool to use on a Meade 16" lx-200, to remove and replace the large locknut on the AZ bearing assembly.

Re: Is there a Celestron-Uncensored equivalent?

L Ken — Thu, 23 May 2013 21:26:07 GMT

Those are exactly the points I was trying to make. I regret not doing so in a more cogent, effective or appropriate manner. Sent via the Samsung Galaxy S™

Re: Is there a Celestron-Uncensored equivalent?

Chuck Sterling — Thu, 23 May 2013 21:05:36 GMT

Enough. Shut it down or take it private. Chuck Sterling On Thu, May 23, 2013 at 1:34 PM, Christopher Erickson < ... [Non-text portions of this message have

Re: Is there a Celestron-Uncensored equivalent?

Christopher Erickson — Thu, 23 May 2013 19:36:10 GMT

That is what Optec charged for them. The personal attacks continue unabated. How proud you must be of yourself, as usual. Christopher Erickson Consulting

Re: Is there a Celestron-Uncensored equivalent?

P. Clay Sherrod — Thu, 23 May 2013 19:19:05 GMT

I was quite disappointed to see on a used marketplace your stated cost on the Meade 16" control panel circuit board as $1495 from Meade when the actual price

Re: Is there a Celestron-Uncensored equivalent?

Christopher Erickson — Thu, 23 May 2013 19:06:00 GMT

Facts, presented objectively and respectfully are not rubbish. Frankly I am rather disappointed in both of you for taking this highly derisive and

Re: Is there a Celestron-Uncensored equivalent?

Rod Mollise — Thu, 23 May 2013 17:45:27 GMT

Well said. ;-) Rod Mollise Contributing Editor Sky and Telescope Magazine Uncle Rod's Astroblog: ... From:

Re: Is there a Celestron-Uncensored equivalent?

P. Clay Sherrod — Thu, 23 May 2013 17:38:53 GMT

Thank you.....this is the biggest bunch of tripe that we have to go through. Why in the world do all the "experts" out there have to embellish and redefine

Re: Is there a Celestron-Uncensored equivalent?

Rod Mollise — Thu, 23 May 2013 17:22:41 GMT

What -I- say is that this thread has reached the end of its natural life. ;-) Rod Mollise Contributing Editor Sky and Telescope Magazine Uncle Rod's Astroblog:

Re: Is there a Celestron-Uncensored equivalent?

John Mahony — Thu, 23 May 2013 17:16:06 GMT

Depending on which definition you use, the word "fact" does not automatically imply it's true. -John