Dovetail Shoe for Orion/Synta/Vixen Type Dovetails
with 1.7" Base Width

Machined aluminum, powder coated white (like Sky Watcher), with a
round-tipped retainer bolt that securely holds all dovetails with ~1.7"
base width. Has center 1/4-20 threaded hole, triangular pattern of
three 1/4-20 holes on 1.06" (27mm) radius, and two 0.336" counterbored
holes for 5/16 or 8mm bolts spaced 1.38". Outside diameter is 3.15",
1.02" thick. M8 T-handle retainer bolt. Weighs 1/2 pound.

Bolts to Giro III, LXD500, Takahashi Teegul Lapides.
Also available with center hole bored/tapped to custom sizes and threads.

Compatible dovetail bars sold separately Here.

Listing is for one shoe with retainer bolt. Click images to enlarge:


$48.00 each - #DS17- Dovetail Shoe for Orion/Synta/Vixen Type Dovetails with 1.7" Base Width, White


Prices include shipping in the USA!

Ordering Information



Shoes are now white, not black as shown.
#DS17 bolts to the top of Meade LXD500 mounts. (Thanks Greg!)


#DS17 also fits Takahashi Teegul Lapides with
two M8x20mm socket-cap bolts. (Thanks John!)



Mating dovetail bars are Here
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