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Where can i find heavier collimation springs?

Started by ozzie, 11/28/2006 06:47PM
Posted 11/28/2006 06:47PM | Edited 11/28/2006 06:47PM Opening Post
I own a zhumell 10"dob and want to modify it adding heavier collimation springs to replace locking nuts... which springs do u guys recomend me?

thanks in advance
Posted 11/28/2006 07:25PM #1
Osvaldo
Ace Hardware does have an assortment of springs. My selection was I believe a #50 or #52 (somewhere in that range) which I cut in half using a dremel tool. It slid over the extension of the collimation screws. Also, the original springs could be contained inside the new spring, so they were kept as well.

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Posted 11/28/2006 07:31PM #2
Hello Osvaldo,Scopestuff.com has the stainless steel springs that they sell for the 10 and 12" Meade lightbridge.These may work,they cost $14.00 .Regards,Darrell