Farpoint 14 Inch Dovetail Saddle

Product Overview

Fourteen inches of grip for long bars and heavy tubes.

The Farpoint 14 Inch Dovetail Saddle clamps D-size (Losmandy-style) dovetail bars to your mount with twice the length of a standard saddle. Machined from sturdy aluminum with a black anodized finish, its non-marring clamping bar spreads the grip across a long stretch of the dovetail — the right choice when you're carrying a long bar or a heavy optical tube.

Who Is This Product Best For?

This product is designed for telescope owners and astrophotographers who use Losmandy-style (D-size) dovetail hardware. It is an ideal choice if you need a precision-machined, reliable mounting solution that integrates with the Losmandy-style (D-size) ecosystem of plates, saddles, and accessories.

Why Choose This Product?

• Precision machined: CNC-machined and anodized for a tight, secure fit on Losmandy-style (D-size) hardware.
• Built to last: Aircraft-grade aluminum construction resists flexing under load and holds alignment.
• Trusted brand: Farpoint Astro is a respected name in telescope mounting hardware, made in the USA.

Recommended Uses

Use this telescope dovetail saddle for visual observing and astrophotography setups that rely on the Losmandy-style (D-size) dovetail standard, including mounting optical tubes, guide scopes, cameras, and accessories.

Compatibility and Accessory Notes

Key compatibility and fit details:

• Length: 14″
• Fits: D-size (Losmandy-style) dovetail bars
• Clamping: Non-marring clamping bar — grips without gouging the dovetail
• Material: Black anodized aluminum
• Construction: CNC-machined in the USA

Important Limitations

This is a Losmandy-style (D-size) component and is not compatible with V-size (Vixen-style) hardware unless an adapter is used. Verify your telescope's mounting pattern and your mount's saddle width before purchasing.

Frequently Asked Questions

What dovetail bars does it clamp?
D-size (Losmandy-style) bars — the wider of the two standards. It does not clamp the narrower V-size (Vixen-style) bars; for those, see our V-size saddles. Not sure which you have? The dovetail guide shows how to tell.

What does “non-marring” mean?
Instead of a bare screw tip digging into your dovetail, a full clamping bar presses flat against the dovetail face. It grips at least as hard — but leaves no divots or scratches in the anodizing.

When do I need the 14 inch length?
Go 14″ when you're running long bars or heavier tubes — the extra clamping length spreads the load and adds stability. Upgrading a Vixen-style mount head instead? That's the 7″ saddle's job.

Our Recommendation

If you run a Losmandy-style (D-size) setup, the Farpoint 14 Inch Dovetail Saddle is a dependable, precision choice that will integrate cleanly with the rest of your Farpoint dovetail system. Ontario Telescope and Accessories stocks the full Farpoint lineup to help you build a complete, matched mounting solution.