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Mach2 transport case
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Has any one found a Pelican case or similar transport case with the same inside dimensions as the Mach2 shipping box? I saw a suggestion in the manual that the shipping box's padding could be used in a transport case. That seemed like a good idea.
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Dominique Durand
Hi Dean,
My mach2 is scheduled to stay in the fixed position, because I have a mach1 for walking. For this mach1 I used the Geoptik bag (Red) provided for EQ6 and I installed part of the protections of the original packaging reworked there. The mach1 lodges in park3 with its plate and I lodge there also RAPAS Price / lightness + protection + unbeatable size. For the mach2 with the same frame it could certainly fit with only 49 to 51 lbs to carry. That is studied. Dominique
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George
Dean,
Reference the Mach2 manual. There is a Pelican recommendation.
Regards,
George
George Whitney Astro-Physics, Inc. Phone: 815-282-1513 Email: george@...
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On Behalf Of Dean Jacobsen
Sent: Saturday, May 23, 2020 9:54 AM To: main@ap-gto.groups.io Subject: [ap-gto] Mach2 transport case
Has any one found a Pelican case or similar transport case with the same inside dimensions as the Mach2 shipping box? I saw a suggestion in the manual that the shipping box's padding could be used in a transport case. That seemed like
a good idea.
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Thanks but I haven't found it yet. ;-) I see the photo caption on page 2 that started me down this path but I haven't found the recommendation.
Page number? -- Dean Jacobsen http://astrophoto.net/wp/ Image Gallery - http://astrophoto.net/wp/image-gallery/ Astrobin - https://www.astrobin.com/users/deanjacobsen/
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George
Dean,
Bottom of page 4…Mach2 Optional Parts. It is the Pelican iM2875 Storm Travel case.
Regards,
George
George Whitney Astro-Physics, Inc. Phone: 815-282-1513 Email: george@...
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On Behalf Of Dean Jacobsen
Sent: Tuesday, May 26, 2020 9:56 AM To: main@ap-gto.groups.io Subject: Re: [ap-gto] Mach2 transport case
Thanks but I haven't found it yet. ;-) I see the photo caption on page 2 that started me down this path but I haven't found the recommendation.
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Just got the case and the padding from the shipping box is almost a perfect fit. It will work great for transport.
-- Dean Jacobsen http://astrophoto.net/wp/ Image Gallery - http://astrophoto.net/wp/image-gallery/ Astrobin - https://www.astrobin.com/users/deanjacobsen/
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Terri Zittritsch
On Sun, Jun 7, 2020 at 02:59 PM, Dean Jacobsen wrote:
Just got the case and the padding from the shipping box is almost a perfect fit. It will work great for transport. Dean, can you send a picture of your mount in the case? Does the counterweight bar fit? The counterweight bar on this thing is a huge piece of metal.
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Here it is Terri. A pretty good fit of the original packing. Certainly better than using the original cardboard box to transport.
 -- Dean Jacobsen http://astrophoto.net/wp/ Image Gallery - http://astrophoto.net/wp/image-gallery/ Astrobin - https://www.astrobin.com/users/deanjacobsen/
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Terri Zittritsch
Thank you so much Dean.
Just based on what I see, keeping the saddle on there will be tight. I kind of wish the counterweight bar was hollow vs. solid, because it's so heavy I'd never put it in the case with the mount, at least not without a case-in-a-case kind of configuration. So in reality we'll need a few cases.. Case/some kind of container for the counterweight bar, and then something or cases for the weights. Terri
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This is my approach for the "case" for the counterweight bar, the saddle plate and the counterweights:
https://www.homedepot.com/p/RIDGID-22-in-Pro-Box-Black-226036/206291778 I grabbed some old bath and beach towels and I wrap the counterweight shaft and the saddle plate with the towels. -- Dean Jacobsen http://astrophoto.net/wp/ Image Gallery - http://astrophoto.net/wp/image-gallery/ Astrobin - https://www.astrobin.com/users/deanjacobsen/
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Roland Christen
We have lighter counterweight bars. Shorter ones and smaller diameter bars.
Roland
-----Original Message-----
From: Terri Zittritsch <theresamarie11@...> To: main@ap-gto.groups.io Sent: Tue, Jun 9, 2020 11:00 am Subject: Re: [ap-gto] Mach2 transport case Thank you so much Dean.
Just based on what I see, keeping the saddle on there will be tight. I kind of wish the counterweight bar was hollow vs. solid, because it's so heavy I'd never put it in the case with the mount, at least not without a case-in-a-case kind of configuration. So in reality we'll need a few cases.. Case/some kind of container for the counterweight bar, and then something or cases for the weights. Terri
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Michael Hambrick <mike.hambrick@...>
I have been working with this same Ridgid
stackable tool box system (based on Joe Z's original post) to hold my 1100
mount components, but I did not know that they also made the open tub.
That is good to know. There are 3 boxes in the set that I bought (see below),
and I am using closed cell PE foam as padding.
I can fit 3 of my 18 pound counterweights into the smallest box. The bottom box (with wheels) will hold the Dec axis with the DOVELM162 saddle attached, but the insert in the lid had to be removed. The middle box will hold the RA axis, but several of the ribs in the lid had to be partially removed. I still have to figure out where my 10 pound counterweight and the counterweight shaft will go. I may be able to fit both of them into the bottom box with the Dec axis. Once I finish adding the foam padding I will try to post some pictures. 
Best Regards Michael Hambrick ARLANXEO TSR Global Manufacturing Support PO Box 2000 Orange, TX 77631-2000 Phone: +1 (409) 882-2799 email: mike.hambrick@... From: "Dean Jacobsen" <deanjacobsen@...> To: main@ap-gto.groups.io Date: 2020-06-09 11:05 AM Subject: Re: [ap-gto] Mach2 transport case Sent by: main@ap-gto.groups.io This is my approach for the "case" for the counterweight bar, the saddle plate and the counterweights: https://www.homedepot.com/p/RIDGID-22-in-Pro-Box-Black-226036/206291778 [homedepot.com] I grabbed some old bath and beach towels and I wrap the counterweight shaft and the saddle plate with the towels. -- Dean Jacobsen http://astrophoto.net/wp/ [astrophoto.net] Image Gallery - http://astrophoto.net/wp/image-gallery/ [astrophoto.net] Astrobin - https://www.astrobin.com/users/deanjacobsen/ [astrobin.com]
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Joe Zeglinski
Hi Michael,
Please check your RIGID stackable case, “User” reference and his posted
item.
– I don’t use one yet.
Joe Z.
From: Michael Hambrick via groups.io
Sent: Tuesday, June 9, 2020 1:13 PM
To: main@ap-gto.groups.io
Subject: Re: [ap-gto] Mach2 transport case I have been working with this same Ridgid stackable tool
box system (based on Joe Z's original post) to hold my 1100
mount components, but I did not know that they also made the open tub. That is
good to know. There are 3 boxes in the set that I bought (see below), and I am
using closed cell PE foam as padding. I can fit 3 of my 18 pound counterweights into the smallest box. The bottom box (with wheels) will hold the Dec axis with the DOVELM162 saddle attached, but the insert in the lid had to be removed. The middle box will hold the RA axis, but several of the ribs in the lid had to be partially removed. I still have to figure out where my 10 pound counterweight and the counterweight shaft will go. I may be able to fit both of them into the bottom box with the Dec axis. Once I finish adding the foam padding I will try to post some pictures. Best Regards Michael Hambrick ARLANXEO TSR Global Manufacturing Support PO Box 2000 Orange, TX 77631-2000 Phone: +1 (409) 882-2799 email: mike.hambrick@... From: "Dean Jacobsen" <deanjacobsen@...> To: main@ap-gto.groups.io Date: 2020-06-09 11:05 AM Subject: Re: [ap-gto] Mach2 transport case Sent by: main@ap-gto.groups.io This is my approach for the "case" for the counterweight bar, the saddle plate and the counterweights: https://www.homedepot.com/p/RIDGID-22-in-Pro-Box-Black-226036/206291778 [homedepot.com] I grabbed some old bath and beach towels and I wrap the counterweight shaft and the saddle plate with the towels. -- Dean Jacobsen http://astrophoto.net/wp/ [astrophoto.net] Image Gallery - http://astrophoto.net/wp/image-gallery/ [astrophoto.net] Astrobin - https://www.astrobin.com/users/deanjacobsen/ [astrobin.com]
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Michael Hambrick <mike.hambrick@...>
My bad Joe.
That was Harley Davidson (a.k.a. Tony) who posted about the stackable cases. This is TWICE I have made the same mistake. I apologize to both of you. Best Regards Michael Hambrick ARLANXEO TSR Global Manufacturing Support PO Box 2000 Orange, TX 77631-2000 Phone: +1 (409) 882-2799 email: mike.hambrick@...
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Harley Davidson
Michael
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Not a problem. To pay for your sins just send me your Mach2 mount. You can keep the cases though. All will be forgiven :) tony
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