I know this sounds a bit unorthodox but you may want to check some musical instrument stores for cases that would fit your mount. I know some people on the Obsession yahoo group use drum cases for the UTA (upper tube assembly) which fits rather nicely and is durable. But, I would check Lowe's or Home Depot too. Debbie

From: Canopus56 <canopus56@yahoo.com> Date: 2005/11/08 Tue PM 02:49:27 MST To: Utah Astronomy List Serv <utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com> Subject: [Utah-astronomy] Local material sources for a hardcase for an Atlas EQ-G mount

Does anyone have recommendations for local SLC sources for materials to make a hardcase for a large, I believe it's called an HD-5 type, mount?

I recently acquired an Atlas EQ-G mount. It weighs about 55lbs. It's about 24" on a side to store. I would like to put it into a hardcase, instead of a soft-pack, preferrably one with wheels.

I was planning to go to Lowe's tonight to look for a plastic storage box with wheels on it, but I am stumped on where to get that much pull foam to line the box.

Any suggestions or recommendations would be appreciated.

Thanks - Canopus56

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