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Jackson, Michigan

The CG-5 Dovetail bar for my C9.25 SCT works great. Very sturdy, fits perfect.

Thanks for the great product and prompt responses.

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UK

Excellent Service, Speedy delivery, fantastic product and a great price.. What more could I ask for. I would recommend Kens products to anyone that wants to save money and yet get a well built product. Keep up the good work

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San Diego, CA

Purchased Ken's ALTAZ mount. Excellent build quality, outstanding value. Mount works quite well with an AP Traveler, and probably with any scope under 8" diameter/15 lb.

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Carlsbad NM

The completely mounted Meade 125 arrived yesterday. (Of course it was cloudy last night, but it was fun just looking at the scope in the living room)
Beautiful work, and Ken communicated with me well during planning, thru production and delivery of this custom mounted OTA.
For about the same cost of an off the shelf scope I have a completed setup of my choosing.
A true gentleman to work with, and craftsman, who has now become a friend as well.

Thanks DH

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Orlando Florida

Ken:
I received the rings a couple of days ago. What a great piece of work! Beautiful fit and finish. I'm very impressed. Thanks a lot...

Jose Rivera

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North Florida

I got the Lightweight 80mm Guidescope rings - delivered in half the time expected. I used to be an engineer, so I admire the care and craftsmanship Ken lavished on the part.

Naturally, after I ordered it, I got a can't-pass-up on a 100mm scope, so as the Governator says, "I'll be back!"

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Naples, Florida

It is a pleasure doing business with Ken! I purchased a "Ken modified" 127mm F-15 Mak this month and am extremely pleased with the scope and the professional and courteous manner in which Ken handled the transaction. I was referred to Ken by a good friend who knew about his excellent reputation and skills. All I can say is, "Great job, Ken." And, thanks. Look forward to doing more business with you.

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White House, Tennessee

I was in need of a rail and ring set for my Celestron 9.25 SCT. I sent Ken an email asking if he could constuct me a set, and within an hour I had a reply that he could. I sent him the measurements and within a week they were at my door. It couldn't have fit any better, and the craftsmanship is outstanding. Also Ken stayed in constant communication with me and answerd any and all questions without delay. A real pleasure to do business with. I recommended to anyone shopping for some machined equipment to look no further. Ken can handle it.

Thanks Ken for a job well done.
One very happy customer.


David

Santa Fe, New Mexico

I bought a fine pair of used binoculars from Ken. They arrived quickly and exactly as promised. I was especially impressed by the careful packing job. Ken is a pleasure to do business with.

I was in seach of better mountings rings for my Meade 10" Starfinder.

The MileHigh City, Denver Colorado

Ken fashioned a set of mounting rings, and modified the saddle for mounting them on my 10" Starfinder. They are lightweight, strong, professionally made and worlds of improvement for my telescope. I would truly recommend Ken's workmanship and product to anyone. I am impressed with his communication during the process and his kindness. In the future, I know where to go for anything machining and telescope related. 1st class work. Thank you Ken. Much appreciated!!

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Kenmore, Washington (north Seattle)

Ken fashioned a wonderful dovetail bar for my EQ6 mount that was very solid! He also supplied a top accessory rail that fit the tube rings for my LXD55 10" SN scope. The workmanship is great and product turnaround excellent!
Highly recommended. Thanks Ken!

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Spokane, WA

WOW! had lots of fun reviewing your website - especially the Observatory details and all of the nicely machined parts and accesories that you offer. I will be back!

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International Falls, MN

Ken made a new pier and mounting hardware for a 7" refractor on a 30 year old Meade Research Grade Mount. His workmanship is outstanding. Thanks Ken.

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Orrick Mo

Ken an excellent pair of rings,you are a very fine craftsman it shows in your work, THANKS!! again. Tom

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New York State

Ken-Nicely put together site; very attractive pix of your terrific collection of refractors in particular. Very nice product selection as well; the quality of your products speaks for themselves. Brian/Starkid 43* 76*

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AZ

Bought 7.5 ID rings, haven't taken them home yet, bought they look awesome! Thanks Ken.

Great shipping, great communication, very fast for someone who probably only makes it once you order it.

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Colleyville, Texas

I wanted an ST80 Ring Bracket and Camera Ring Set w/ Dovetail Base for my Nexstar 11. Ken milled this out almost overnight and arrived about 24 hours later. The quality was better and cost less than the competition we all know. Keep up the good work !! Ken has goodies that no one else does.

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Palmer, Alaska

I have begun building a duplicate (almost) of the observatory which you and Ashly built. Exceptions will be the dome ring mounting and exterior siding material. My home is atop a glacial drumlin which provides great views of the surrounding mountains rising to 13,000 feet but also exposes us to the infamous "Matanuska" wind with gusts over 80mph. So, I will have to devise a means of holding the dome down and, given our winter conditions, I must put all dome support and rotation devices inside the structure. Exterior walls will be sheathed in T1-11 cedar siding to match my house. Thank you for sharing the information and photos I found in my copy of "More Small Astronomical Observatories" and on your website.

You make some interesting telescope stuff which make it possible for me to, among other things, attach my 80mm refractor as a finder on my Nexstar 11 GPS and I now know exactly where to get the pier for my observatory; pre-drilled and tapped for the Celestron wedge.

Best regards and happy holidays to all!

Kentucky

Ken is wonderful to do business with. I purchased a 3 in 1 bracket and pier from him over a year ago and the products are great. I was in need of a finder bracket for another scope a couple days ago and could not find one. I e-mailed Ken and he sent me a spare he had for nothing. That is customer service. Thank you Ken!!

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New Jersey, USA

I ordered a dove tail plate, a pair of tube rings and a retainer ring for my 8" f/6 Discovery reflector. I used the plate and rings to mount the telescope on a GP-DX.

The rings and plates arrived quickly with good fit and finish. The retainer works very well preventing the tube from sliding when the tube rings are lossened for tube rotation.

Some day I hope to own a larger scope and if I need any mounting accessories I will first contact Ken's Rings & Things.

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Watson, Louisiana

Ken recently helped me finish a medium format camera body that I designed. He did an excellent job of cleaning up my rather crude design. During the same visit, we discussed an alt-az mount for my Stellarvue 102 refractor. Less than one week later I had the mount and the movement is as smooth as my big Astrosystems dobsonian. Ken excels at custom work. If you have an idea, he can make it happen and he will usually have some suggestions that will make your project come out better than you planned.

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Irving, Texas

Purchased a KD3n1 for my CR150 from Ken. Excellent workmanship, very high quality. I real work of art. Thanks Ken!

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Crozet, VA

Ken's rings are first class! I just received a pair of custom-made rings and dovetail plate from Ken for my GP mount and homemade 60mm Solar Prominence Scope. In addition to looking good, they are well-designed, making the scope simple to attach and secure with no worry of scratching the tube. My setup was rock solid as I enjoyed viewing some nice solar prominences. This is the second set of rings that Ken has made for me and I highly recommend his work.

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Christiansburg, Virginia

Hello Ken,
I recently purchased a CR150HD Refractor and was looking for accessories. I found this site and no need to look any further. A very well thought out site. I will be doing business with you after I determine what I need and want. As one previous comment said, "You da man".
Thanks

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south point,ohio

kens products look wonderful and his telescope pictures are great to look at.i just emailed ken to start a project for me.also everybody ive talked to speeks highly of kens work and around here word of mouth is the best way to no your dealing with the best,keep it up ken.

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Presently in California.(yuk)

A super nice site! Your products look great and I have tried to email you on several occasions without any luck. Please check your isp as it keeps sending a message that reads mail undeliverable!!!

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Hawthorne, CA

Ken made a 3in1 bracket for my CR150HD. I needed it to hold a ST90 not an ST80. So he made it a little larger for me. This is an excellent product. Well built with a beautiful lacquer finish. But what's best is having my ST90 as a finder, and the more convenient eye piece position. A great idea, and well executed.
Thanks Ken
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Staten Island,NY

I just bought a refractor from Ken and I'm really amazed by his workmanship,a true craftsman and a very talanted machinist.

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Calgary, AB, Canada

Some excellent stuff (a lot of "why didn't I think of that?") -- I'll be back.