Adaptor problem

Discussion in 'STX and STXL Series Cameras' started by Dave, Feb 10, 2017.

  1. Dave

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    Unfortunately I cannot unthread this focuser adaptor I have on my STXL 6303E/ self guiding wheel to save my life! I am concerned either I will damage the adaptor or the nosepiece or both. It is actually on the self guiding filter wheel, so the nosepiece is on that. So I am wondering if the best thing might be to get a spare nosepiece and just unscrew the one that's on there and replace that? Is it possible to buy a spare nose piece for it? How long would that take to get?
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    Thanks Doug. Actually that isn't the part I was looking for. I screwed up the description probably. It's actually square and has 4 screws that thread into the filter wheel cover. Maybe it's not a nosepiece but it has a lower profile threaded portion that adaptors screw into . Will send picture later if I can get to it
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    Here is the image of what I am trying to remove. I don't think a strap wrench will even work but will try it. That's why I was thinking it would be great if I had a spare face plate, I could just remove this one and put a new one on? Is there somewhere I could get one by next Wednesday? :) SBIG-help.jpg
     
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    Thanks Doug. The wrench unfortunately did not work, however there appears to be a locking ring in the lower part of this mess so I am working on that with the vendor. Perhaps there is still hope. But in the meantime I did order the mounting plate :)
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