Hi
I wanted to buy an equatorial mount for casual viewing that will be
left permanently outside. I was shocked at the prices (£150 +). I've got
access to a welder and basic workshop facilities and was thinking of making
my own out of an old bike frame I've got. Does anyone know if this is
possible? It's only got to take the weight of a 3" refractor. Alternatively,
does anyone know where I can but a cheap mount from, I only want to spend
about £30-£35.

P.S. I made my own Alt-Az mount which was quite easy.