+RonC Posted March 10, 2019 Share Posted March 10, 2019 What is needed to convert a NEQ6 mount and scope to using a stronger Losmondy setup from a Vixen set up? What and how do you change the 'puck' and what else do I need? It's a heavy scope (MN190) is it worth converting? Thanks Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bottletopburly Posted March 10, 2019 Share Posted March 10, 2019 I got a different sized puck with my Eq6 Ron to take the wider saddle simple Allen key to do it ,swapped it over then bought a revelation plate tbh it was a tad short could have done with being an inch longer but it works fine holds the 200pds rock solid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+RonC Posted March 10, 2019 Author Share Posted March 10, 2019 Thanks Dave, I've seen a double sized puck on Ebay so I'll just need a plate I think... Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bottletopburly Posted March 10, 2019 Share Posted March 10, 2019 (edited) 2 hours ago, Ron Clarke said: Thanks Dave, I've seen a double sized puck on Ebay so I'll just need a plate I think... Ron here's a picture ron gives you an idea https://photos.app.goo.gl/rRidbnkB1wd4mGcY8 Rvo sell them too https://www.rothervalleyoptics.co.uk/skywatcher-dual-saddle-plate-for-eq6-mounts.html Edited March 10, 2019 by Bottletopburly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+RonC Posted March 10, 2019 Author Share Posted March 10, 2019 That's what I've ordered David, thanks. I need to look at the 75mm plates now, 300mm long. Cheers Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweedledee Posted March 10, 2019 Share Posted March 10, 2019 2 hours ago, Bottletopburly said: here's a picture ron gives you an idea https://photos.app.goo.gl/rRidbnkB1wd4mGcY8 Rvo sell them too https://www.rothervalleyoptics.co.uk/skywatcher-dual-saddle-plate-for-eq6-mounts.html That looks good and surprisingly cheap. Dual purpose Vixen and Losmandy fittings. ? +RonC and Bottletopburly 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+RonC Posted March 15, 2019 Author Share Posted March 15, 2019 Got the head earlier and the Losmandy plate arrived today. That's my next job then! Photo's of the old Vixen bar from the MN190 and the new Losmandy plate on the NEQ6. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 I always use losmandy Ron it feels so much more solid. +RonC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+RonC Posted March 15, 2019 Author Share Posted March 15, 2019 I agree just looking at the photo's!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Graham Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 Very pretty Ron. Now make it look even better and get that scope on it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+RonC Posted March 15, 2019 Author Share Posted March 15, 2019 (edited) The other half plus rotator ring and handle. Too windy to put it on the mount today!!! Ron Edited March 15, 2019 by Ron Clarke added text BAZ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bottletopburly Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 I put two threaded studs on the underside of mine so they would catch the ring should I slip fastening scope to mount rather a chipped ring than a broken scope , +RonC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+RonC Posted March 17, 2019 Author Share Posted March 17, 2019 And finally the MN190 is atop the NEQ6 (it's bl**dy heavy, check the counter weights!) +Graham and Bottletopburly 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Graham Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 Looking good Ron. Nice to see it back in its rightful place +RonC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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