Sometimes I like to find a way to use old things in new ways. Awhile back when I bought a Celestron 8se, I also purchased a nice foam carrying case for the combined mount and telescope. As I was trying to figure out how I might transport my new Evolution mount with my Celestron 8” telescope, I remembered the 8se foam carrying case and wondered if I could adapt it for a new use.
So I got the case out and laid the new Evolution mount with 8” telescope attached into the foam case. On each side of the old 8se carrying case I used a black felt pen to outline what I would have to cut out for it the new mount to fit.
So I got the case out and laid the new Evolution mount with 8” telescope attached into the foam case. On each side of the old 8se carrying case I used a black felt pen to outline what I would have to cut out for it the new mount to fit.
Then I got my trusty Kobalt cutting knife out and began cutting out small segments of foam from the right side that I could then remove by hand. I was careful to try to “stay within the lines”, and the right side looked OK when done.
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I then proceeded to tackle the left side. When finished I placed the Evolution mount with the 8” telescope attached into the left side and it was a nice snug fit!
I was then able to close it and zip it up, ready for carrying wherever I might want to go!
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