Just a simple question. I have a Lightbridge DOB with what looks like a particle board mount with 3/4" thick sides. I bought a handle that came with 4 1/2" screws.
Can I mount it safely with these screws or should I use bolts with nuts? I guess I'm worried about the particle board splitting...
Thanks
Putting a Handle on Mount
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Putting a Handle on Mount
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12" Meade LightBridge DOB
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Hi Kirby,
My advice, for what it is worth, would be to use bolt *through* the particle board. I have never had much luck with screws *into* particle board. But, your mileage may vary!
Clear Skies,
Kurt
My advice, for what it is worth, would be to use bolt *through* the particle board. I have never had much luck with screws *into* particle board. But, your mileage may vary!
Clear Skies,
Kurt
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bolt into particle board
Hi Kirby,
Nice to see your new telescope last weekend at Onan! I added handles to my dob particleboard base using T-star nuts from the HW store (I think that's what they're called). They offer a much larger surface on the back side of the particle board to retain the bolt, and they fit flush, so you don't lose any room on the inside of the mount.
Jeff Burrows
Nice to see your new telescope last weekend at Onan! I added handles to my dob particleboard base using T-star nuts from the HW store (I think that's what they're called). They offer a much larger surface on the back side of the particle board to retain the bolt, and they fit flush, so you don't lose any room on the inside of the mount.
Jeff Burrows
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