Telescope Dovetail Suitcase Handle

This is a simple dovetail suitcase handle for a telescope. Use the handle to carry your telescope out to the mount, remove the handle and then attach your normal guide scope and other accessories to the telescope. Most likely this will serve as a starting point for your own needs. The chances of this fitting your specific telescope dovetail is pretty slim. But hey here you go.

There is one model presented in 2 different formats. The first format is the complete model. The second format is the model split down the center line. This split is to enable the layer lines to be printed in the strongest orientation. The two halves are then glued with 3m 420 epoxy and also bolted together with M3 bolts.

It is up to you how much you trust your 3D print layers and the possibility of delamination while carrying your precious telescope. I went with the over kill strength using the split model laying flat on the print bed.

Printed with PET-CF

0.3 layer height, 5 walls all sides, 35% infill.

Final spray with 2K clear to seal in all the CF.