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The Quick Release Toe Saver replaces the existing counterweight safety screw on a number of current production equatorial mounts. Push the button and pull the pin--in less than a second, you are ready to remove your counterweight. The pin has a lanyard loop so you can tie the pin to your mount--no more misplacing parts in the dark! We have tested the Quick Release Toe Saver by repeatedly dropping a 15 pound counterweight the entire length of the counterweight shaft, with the counterweight screw completely backed out (circumstances unlikely to happen in the real world). The price for the Quick Release AP (for the Astro-Physics mounts) and the aluminum version for the Losmandy mounts is $55, including U.S. Postal Service first class mail throughout the United States. All other versions are $35, including first class mail shipping throughout the United States. Contact casters@claytoncramer.com to order. Retailers, please contact us for wholesale pricing. Proudly made in the USA, from entirely American-made components. Patent pending.
The list below shows current
production. There are differences in dimensions, of course.
In addition, the LM model is available in either a very hard, very tough
plastic called Delrin with a stainless steel cross-pin, or in aluminum,
for those who don't trust plastic; the others are made of aluminum with
a stainless steel cross-pin. (The larger threading of the Losmandy
mount safety screws explains the difference in materials.) The cross-pin
is a positive locking ball pin with a push button release. To remove
it without pushing the button requires 9200 pounds of force. If you
can remove this without pushing the button, I do not want to shake
hands with you!
Click here to see the manual (shared across all current Quick Release Toe Savers).
Celestron CG-4 (and some very similar mounts sold under other names)>
Celestron CG-5 (and similar mounts)
Synta EQ6, Orion Atlas EQ, and some similar Synta mounts
Orion AstroView and SkyView Pro (may fit some other Orion mounts)
Fits Losmandy GM-8, G11, and some other Losmandy mounts; also fits the Celestron CGE mount. Now available in aluminum at extra cost, for those who don't trust Delrin.
How to order by check, money order, or credit card.
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| U.S.: $38.11 | Canada: US$38.45 | Great Britain & Northern Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Belgium, Spain, Italy, Hungary: US$44.86 | |
For those who don't trust plastic--the Quick Release Toe Saver LMAL is available in aluminum instead of Delrin for $55. All the dimensions and specifications are the same--but instead of Delrin (which is strong and easy to machine) the body is now in aluminum (which is stronger, and not so easy to machine).
How to order by check, money order, or credit card.
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| U.S.: $59.23 | Canada: US$63.92 | Great Britain & Northern Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Belgium, Spain, Italy, Hungary: US$71.95 | |
Fits the Celestron CG-4 mounts and similar.
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| U.S.: $38.11 | Canada: US$38.45 | Great Britain & Northern Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Belgium, Spain, Italy, Hungary: US$44.86 | |
For the Celestron CG-5 mounts and similar.
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| U.S.: $38.11 | Canada: US$38.45 | Great Britain & Northern Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Belgium, Spain, Italy, Hungary: US$44.86 | |
For the Meade LXD55 and LXD75 mounts and similar.
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| U.S.: $38.11 | Canada: US$38.45 | Great Britain & Northern Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Belgium, Spain, Italy, Hungary: US$44.86 | |
How to order by check, money order, or credit card.
To order using PayPal, click on the appropriate button below:
| U.S.: $59.23 | Canada: US$63.92 | Great Britain & Northern Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Belgium, Spain, Italy, Hungary: US$71.95 | |
How to order by check, money order, or credit card.
To order using PayPal, click on the appropriate button below:
| U.S.: $59.23 | Canada: US$63.92 | Great Britain & Northern Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Belgium, Spain, Italy, Hungary: US$71.95 | |
For the Vixen GP-DX.
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| U.S.: $38.11 | Canada: US$38.45 | Great Britain & Northern Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Belgium, Spain, Italy, Hungary: US$44.86 | |
For the Orion AstroView and SkyView Pro. (May fit some other Orion mounts as well--contact us before ordering.)
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| U.S.: $38.11 | Canada: US$38.45 | Great Britain & Northern Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Belgium, Spain, Italy, Hungary: US$44.86 | |
Fits the Synta EQ6, Orion Atlas EQ, and probably some other Synta and similar mounts. Contact us for details.
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| U.S.: $38.11 | Canada: US$38.45 | Great Britain & Northern Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Belgium, Spain, Italy, Hungary: US$44.86 | |
Fits the Takahashi EM-200 mount. Unlike the others, it screws onto the threaded stud at the end of the counterweight shaft--not into an existing hole.
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| U.S.: $38.11 | Canada: US$38.45 | Great Britain & Northern Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Belgium, Spain, Italy, Hungary: US$44.86 | |