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A Classic dual axle, Fork Design
Alt-Az Mount for Premium Refractor Telescopes
A mounting solution two models.
Introducing microfork M-100 and M-85.
The microfork M-100 and M-85 are designed to securely mount premium 80mm to 125mm refractors, with maximum tube diameter of 115mm; particularly in mounting the Apos, ED apos and "short tubes," from 5-18 lbs, plus equipped with heavy 2" diagonals, eyepieces, or SLR cameras. The mounts are designed for easy set-up and portability.
General Features
The microfork base attaches to the geared, non-roll back tripods equipped with fixed 3/8" threaded posts, flange plate and set screws. The base, a modified 2-way video head, works superbly as the mount's azimuth bearing, and adjustable fork-telescope platform. The head, (trade name "Micro"), provides smooth, counterbalanced 360° movement, and has a single control knob for adjustable compression drag. Head serves as the easy-to-connect sturdy platform for the heavy duty altitude control fork, in either an upright, or securely locked, -40° tilt, for daytime or full-sky observing with mounted scopes.
The Microfork’s sturdy, dual axle design provides
smooth, backlash-free altitude motion. It features a single control, Teflon
friction drag, and a dual braking system. 3/8" & 1/2" S.S. precision
axles, with complimentary axial-thrust disks of Teflon/Delrin, ensure
continuous and smooth movement under compression for telescopic sky-filled
searches (e.g. "star-hopping"), hand tracking, and point-and-stay observing.
(At present, no cable slow motion or electric drive is available.) Axles
ride on steel backed, Teflon-alloy bearings, with hand locking screw,
Rulon LR, and/or sealed needle roller bearings. These confer a smooth,
light touch, non-drifting motion for all balanced scopes. Vibration-absorbing
pads are fitted throughout the mount. Solidity and careful design* result
in smooth, fault-free, telescope motion, with nearly vibration-free observing,
and rapid dampening of any disturbances.)
*(Dimensions, placement, and accuracy of the radial/axial contact surfaces,
establish the quality of alt-az motion -- necessary for fine refractors!)
