Guest dardano Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 (edited) They are, and they aren't good to look at, but they aren't $72 either. Maybe you could find something that could be made to fit, maybe from a caravan place, truck store and so on. Just found these a minute ago on Homedepot.ca http://www.homedepot.ca/product/plastic-leg-4-black-4pk/935445 10$ for 4 adjustable legs from 4'' to 5 1/4'' that can support up to 1000 pounds I'll give a try. Go to HomeDepot after worktime. Will post pics later. Fred Edited February 28, 2013 by dardano Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAZ Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 They are kitchen cupboard feet, the clip is for the facia board. That's not a bad idea, as the 200P is a little on the low side, this might bring it up to a comfortable viewing height. They don't do cute, but who cares when it's dark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dardano Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 (edited) I won't keep the clips as I won't have any use for them. I also agree that they don't do cute, but as you said : who's cares when it's dark. Also, I won't put the feet directectly to the base. I'd rather do a round wooden table as a stand to put the dobson on it. Edited March 4, 2013 by dardano Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dardano Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 Here are few updates for the lighting. Stuff LED vs Hole LED screwed in place. I drilled a 5/16 inch hole. It was tight enough to screw the LED in. LED lit by a 9v battery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brantuk Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 Looks very neat and professional - I note it's on the focuser side and you may find you want to dim it a little when observing. Is there an on/off switch? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAZ Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 I love that you have put it straight through the middle of the Sky Watcher galaxy, nice touch.! You are doing a nice job there Frederic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dardano Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 Looks very neat and professional - I note it's on the focuser side and you may find you want to dim it a little when observing. Is there an on/off switch? Thanks Kim, There will be an on/off switch. But I may put a dimmer switch instead. On the picutre, le light seems to be brighter than it really is and it's just hooked to a 9v battery. I won't use 12v power as it will be too bright. Maybe a 6v power will be sufficient. I love that you have put it straight through the middle of the Sky Watcher galaxy, nice touch.! You are doing a nice job there Frederic. Thanks Martyn, putting the LED in the galaxy was the better place to put it. Fred Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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